Priscilla Ann Freitas - Born : 4.07.1963 - Died : 4.13.1964
Priscilla lived a very short life. She was a very happy baby
Always a
smile and a laugh. She lived on Lawrence Street
in Lowell,Massachusetts
She had gotten sick with a 24 hour flu that was prevailant
in the area
at the time. We were up all night with her and
brought her to the hospital but she passed away very fast.
I had delivered her at the hospital, as the doctor arrived
very
late and her mother Phyllis was ready to deliver right
away. Priscilla was born in an un-sterile field
in the corridor of the admitance area of the Lowell General Hospital.There
were nurses assisting me, as they were not able to
deliver a baby unless it was a life or death situation. They
instructed me all the way, assisted me in the delivery
and I done all the rest. They were very good instructions,
and Priscilla was born. I attended to my wife, put her and
Priscilla to bed in the same room, and left
the hospital for
home. The next day all the staff and people were talking
about us and about my having delivered my
own baby.
A year and 4 days later she died in my arms.
But she lives in my heart
forever.
She rests in peace at St. Patricks Cemetary
in Lowell,Massachusetts.
Yard # 3 - Range # 22A - Lot # 61
look for LATHAM
flat stone,
she is in the next lot to the right
of this stone.
