Nov. 20, 1940 – Nov. 1, 2024
Marlborough/Northborough – Priscilla M. (Coan) Fratoni Jay, 83, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Friday, November 1, 2024.
For over 60 years, Priscilla made Northborough her home. Most recently, she enjoyed making friends and enjoying the many activities at her new home at Christopher Heights Assisted Living at Marlborough. The family would like to express their gratitude and appreciation to the staff there for the care and friendship shown to their beloved mother.
Born and raised in Natick, Priscilla was the daughter of the late Patrick J. and Loretta (Smith) Coan. Prior to her retirement in 2002, Priscilla dedicated over 30 combined years of employment as a billing clerk for St. Johnsbury Trucking, Co. and Overnite Transportation, Co. During this time, she also volunteered several years at the Lincoln St. Elementary School prior to taking a secretarial position at the Zeh and Peaslee Elementary Schools.
She was a longtime active member of the Northborough American Legion Post 234 Women’s Auxiliary, The Disabled Veterans Auxiliary and an associate member of the Chosin Few – N.E. Chapter. Priscilla enjoyed cooking for her family, gardening (her rose bushes won a Northborough Garden Club Award), listening to audio books, and volunteering at the Northborough Senior Center.
Surviving Priscilla are her three sons, Michael Fratoni and his wife Diane of Worcester, Mark R. Fratoni and his wife Lesli of Boylston, and Gary S. Fratoni and his wife Missy of Westborough; 8 grandchildren, Samantha, Joseph, Nichole, Ashlynn, Amory, Cortney, William, Lexi and a great-grandson, Colton – all whom she loved dearly. Priscilla also leaves one brother, Patrick J. Coan III of Beverly, MA; two sisters, Frances O’Connell of Los Angeles, CA and Kathleen Uek of Natick; several nephews and a niece. She was preceded in death by her husband, John B. Jay.
Calling hours will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6 at Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main St, Northborough. Priscilla’s funeral will take place from the funeral home at 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 7. Burial will follow in Howard St. Cemetery, Northborough.
In lieu of flowers, Priscilla’s family respectfully requests memorial donations to Christopher Heights Residents’ Activity Fund, 99 Pleasant St, Marlborough, MA 01752.
To leave an online condolence, please visit www.HaysFuneralHome.com.
