Lois P. King

SHREWSBURY - Lois P. (Prince) King, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on February 10, 2018 surrounded by family love. Lois was born on August 22, 1930 in Worcester, the daughter of Harry C. and Ruth D. Prince. She graduated from North High School and Salter Secretarial School both in Worcester. She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury.  On December 26, 1950 she married the love of her life, George W. King, Jr. They were married for over 67 years.She is survived by her husband, George W. King, Jr.; her brother, Richard Prince and his wife, Karen; her son, George W. King 3rd of Hampstead, NH; her daughter, Holly King of S. Londonderry, VT; her grandsons, Matthew Rapphahn, Jonathan Rapphahn, and Jason King; and her granddaughter, Amanda Davitt and her husband, Christopher.  She has one great granddaughter, Kelsey Davitt; two nieces, Susan Prince and Merrill Marsh; and four nephews, David Prince, Jonathan Booraem, David Booraem and Kent Booraem.Lois enjoyed camping with her family, square and round dancing, cooking, pottery making and flower arranging.  She was a volunteer cook for many church suppers as well as an adult supervisor for the church basketball team cheerleaders. Lois and Bill enjoyed many years wintering at their condo in Cape Canaveral, Florida following retirement.Lois was fun loving and flirtatious to the very end. Her infectious sense of humor brought many smiles to those who knew her. She was a loving, kind and supportive mother. In her husband, Bill, she found her true soul mate. They complimented each other in every way. They were truly blessed to have had so many years together.Lois was very kindly and thoughtfully cared for by the staff at Southgate, Jewish Health Care, Worcester Home Care and Shrewsbury Nursing Home.A graveside service will be held privately at the convenience of the family in Mountain View Cemetery, Shrewsbury. Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden is in charge of arrangements. To share a memory or leave a condolence, please visit our "Guest Book" here on this page.