Priscilla Garrand

She was born at Physicians Hospital of Plattsburgh on Aug. 6, 1927 to Daniel Burt and Ruth (Stickney) Straight.

During World War II, she became a registered nurse serving in the Army Nurse Corp. She worked in several places including the New York State Hospital for Tuberculosis in Raybrook and in Pediatrics at the Physicians Hospital of Plattsburgh.

Priscilla was married on Aug. 10, 1957 to Reginald (Pete) Garrand, a New York State Police investigator and Navy veteran, who pre-deceased her Feb. 12, 1988.

They made their home in Lake Placid and later spent winters in Fort Myers, Florida.

She was a beloved aunt to her sister Kathryn McCormick and brother Charles Straight’s (March 26, 1930 to June 15, 1996) children.

She loved to entertain and do needlework and was a member of Adirondack Community Church.

She moved to Lake Forrest in Plattsburgh in July 2011 and became a part of that community making many friends. This move also gave her more time to spend with her great and twice great nieces and nephews.

There will be a graveside service at 2 p.m. today in the North Elba Cemetery in Lake Placid with the Rev. Ingrid Johnson officiating.

The M. B. Clark Inc. Funeral Home in Lake Placid is in charge of arrangements.

Relatives and friends are invited to share a memory, order flowers, or leave condolences at www.mbclarkfuneralhome.com.