Priscilla Elizabeth (Allen) Delehanty

LEWISTON – Priscilla Elizabeth (Allen) Delehanty, 81, died Jan. 3, 2024, in Lewiston. She was born March 13, 1942, in Boston, to Eva (Olley) and Edward Allen.

She graduated high school at White Plains, N.Y., and then continued her education at Gorham State Teacher’s College, graduating in 1963.

She married Michael Delehanty one year later, beginning their 59 years of life, love, and family.

Priscilla and Mike raised their children Jessica and Donald in Otisfield as well as being foster parents.They along with others founded the Portland Based Families for Adoptive Children.

During her 31 years as a music educator, Priscilla taught The Joy of Music at all grade levels.

The last 24 years of her teaching career was at Lake Region High School. She developed innovative music courses and was music director of musical theater productions. She was active in local and state Music Educator Association boards.

In retirement Priscilla continued to share and teach music as the organist and choir director at East Otisfield Free Baptist Church. She and Mike enjoyed RV travel adventures as well.

Family was ever important to Priscilla. She is survived by her beloved husband Michael, daughter Jessica, grandchildren, Christina, Colby, Carly, great-grandchildren Zachary, Nathaniel, and sister-in-law Kathleen.

She was predeceased by her parents, son Donald, and grandson Shiloh.

There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 12 p.m., held at East Otisfield Baptist Church. Online condolences can be shared with Priscilla’s family at http://www.chandlerfunerals.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to East Otisfield Baptist Church, 231 Rayville Road in

Otisfield.

Priscilla Elizabeth (Allen) Delehanty