Andrea Lee Panagore, 53

Miami Beach, Fla. - Andrea Lee Panagore, 53, formerly of Marlborough, died unexpectedly of heart failure Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007 at her home in Florida.

She leaves her parents, Peter and Janet (Baldwin) Panagore, and her siblings, Melissa Panagore and her fiancé, Kyle Coff ee; Cynthia Panagore Griffin, Esq. and her husband, Jeff rey; David Panagore, Esq.; and Rev. Peter Panagore, his wife, Michelle, and their children, Alexandra and Andreas. She also leaves aunts, uncles, cousins and her special feline companions, Rainbow and Tiger.

Born and raised in Marlborough, she was a 1972 graduate of Marlborough High School. She later attended the New England School of Art in Boston.

Ms. Panagore became an artist who traveled widely throughout the U.S., settling in Miami Beach. She had many devoted friends in her circle of artists who greatly miss her, as well as all who knew her. In addition to an accomplished artist, she was fluent in Spanish, assisting and interpreting for those in need.

During her growing up years in Marlborough, she was active in Girl Scouting and received the Marian medal. She also enjoyed skiing, ice skating, swimming and tennis, as well as drawing, reading and music.

Private graveside services were held at the convenience of the family at the Rural Cemetery in Southborough. The John P. Rowe Funeral Home of Marlborough directed arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or to the First Radio Parish Church of America, One Congress St., Portland, ME 04101.