Marlborough – Patricia Ann “Pat” (Hinckley) Reilly, born Nov. 22, 1931, died peacefully at home Monday, Sept. 12, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was a lifelong resident of Marlborough.
She was the wife of the late Francis “Sandy” Reilly for 60 years, and was predeceased by her daughter, Kathleen Reilly.
She was born in Marlborough, the daughter Alfred and Agnes (Connor) Hinckley.
She leaves behind her daughters, Mary Carlson and her husband Alan of Sandwich and Karen Buckley and her husband Michael of Marlborough, and her sons, Francis Reilly and his wife Rose of Livermore, Calif., Joseph Reilly and his wife Maggie of Marlborough, and Paul Reilly and his wife Kristine of Nashua, N.H. She was blessed with 10 grandchildren, Krista and her husband Michael Connelly, Mark Carlson and his wife Megan, Heather and her husband Chris Burner, Kristie Reilly, Erin Lachapelle and her husband David, Adam Buckley and his wife Stephanie, Shannon Reilly, Michael Reilly, Thomas Reilly, and Megan Reilly. She was a great-grandmother and GG to Aaron, Aidan and Grace Connelly, Olivia and Lukas Carlson, Nathaniel, Jaden and Mikayla Burner, and Ryan and Paige Lachapelle. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were the loves of her life. She was also predeceased by two brothers and one sister. She also leaves her best friend and quilting buddy, Joanne Crane, and her “99”-“49ers” lunch friends.
Her funeral will be held Saturday, Sept. 17, at 10 a.m., in the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 472 Lincoln St., Marlborough.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kay Reilly Scholarship Foundation, c/o Sharon Buckley, Director of Guidance, Marlborough High School, 431 Bolton St., Marlborough, MA 01752. Please make checks payable to: Kay Reilly Scholarship Fund.
