GLOUCESTER: Priscilla F. "Pert" Knowles, age 40, died Monday, May 5, 2008 at her home following an extended illness.
Born in Gloucester on June 24, 1967, she was the daughter of the late James R. “Stubby” and Virginia A. (Cooper) Knowles. A lifelong resident of Gloucester, she was a graduate of Gloucester High School class of 1985.
Priscilla was employed as a waitress at Lee’s Restaurant and the Breakfast Nook in Gloucester for many years. She enjoyed traveling and loved her many cats. She was always putting her family and friends first. She was loved by all and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her brother, James R. Knowles, Jr. of Gloucester, her sister, Laura A. Martin of Manchester, NH, a niece, Amanda C. Knowles of Gloucester, a nephew, Dylan J. Knowles of Manchester, NH, a great-nephew, Zachary Knowles of E. Boston, a soon to be born, great-niece, Juilianna M. Knowles, an aunt and uncle, Carol and George Spilak of Vermont, many cousins and dear friends, Michele Strong, Grant Mitchell, Marybeth Ingersoll, Lisa Aptt, Michael Trenholm and Maryellen Feener all of Gloucester.
Visitation will be held on Friday morning in the Pike-Grondin Funeral Home, 61 Middle Street, Gloucester from 10 – 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend. Funeral services will be privately held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Cape Ann Animal Aid, 260 Main St., Gloucester, MA 01930 or to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.