Pamela Jean (Parlee) Garrahan of Framingham, MA, passed away at home on July 21, 2025. She was born on May 3, 1959, in Calais, ME, to the late Cynthia (Wigglesworth) Parlee and Harold Parlee. Pamela is survived by her daughter Nicole (Garrahan) Gary and son-in-law Adrian Gary, her grandsons Colin, Nolan, and Sean Gary of Braintree, MA, her son Michael Garrahan and daughter Ashley Garrahan, both of Framingham; her dear friends Erika Johnson and Lori Kirby Johnson; and her beloved cat, Mia.
She was the sister of Richard Jacobs; Janice (Jacobs) Gross and her husband Don of Framingham; and Donald Parlee and his wife Donna (Ganusko) of Wells, ME. She was an aunt to Travis Gross and his wife Emily of Holliston, MA; Patrick Parlee and his wife Sara of Hancock, NH; Johnathan Parlee and his wife Sarah of Newmarket, NH; Katherine Gross of Millbury, MA; Rachel Jacobs of Framingham; Brian Jacobs of Kennebunk, ME, and Molly Parlee of Milford, NH.
Over the years, she held various administrative positions, with her favorites being her role as a sales administrative assistant at Long Pontiac in Framingham — where she proudly appeared in one of their TV commercials — and later at the historic Colony Hotel in Kennebunk, ME.
Pam found joy in life’s simple pleasures, especially time spent with her children and grandchildren. She loved watching CrimeTV and Lifetime dramas. Music was a constant in her life — her personal soundtrack included Guns N’ Roses, Mariah Carey, Matchbox 20, and Sheryl Crow. She cherished nights out with friends, especially when her favorite local band, “Z Company,” played at the Eagles in Framingham — those moments were pure joy for her. The beach was her happy place, whether strolling along the shores of Kennebunk or visiting Cape Cod.
Above all, Pam was a loving mother whose children were the center of her world. She will be remembered as a loyal, sweet, and deeply caring woman who always put others first. She had a remarkable gift for both persistence and perseverance — whether facing life’s challenges or fiercely standing up for the people she loved, she never backed down. With sharp instincts, she could always find a loophole or a clever way to make things work in her favor. If you knew Pam, you knew that some things couldn’t quite be explained — “It’s a Pamela thing,” we’d say with a smile. She lived with conviction, compassion, and a spark of mischief — and that’s exactly how we’ll remember her.
Family and friends are invited to honor and remember Pam’s life by gathering for a time of visitation in Norton, McKinney & Lawler Funeral Home, 53 Beech Street, Framingham on Friday morning August 1st from 10 -11:45AM. Her Funeral Service will begin at 12 noon. Interment will be private.
To share a memory with Pam’s family, kindly visit www.nortonfuneralhome.com
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