The winner was announced December for the Fund Raising Quilt Raffle
The Lancaster Historical Society (LHS) is pleased to announce the winner of our recently conducted Phyllis Farnsworth “Quilt Raffle”! Chief Everett L. Moody, of the Lancaster Police Department, drew the winning ticket on December 1, 2025. Congratulations to Suzanne Turcotte of Lancaster! Pictured here are Chief Moody and LHS Treasurer Linnea Lakin Survey who managed the event. We extend a big thank you to all who participated in this successful fundraising effort.
The beautiful quilt made by Phyllis Farnsworth (1925-2012) of Lancaster was given to us by her good friend, Mrs. Elizabeth Roy for this fundraiser.
About the artist
Phyllis Farnsworth was born in north central Massachusetts and was a descendant of its early settlers. In 1953 she and her husband Bill moved to Lancaster where she became very involved with preserving the town’s rich history. In 1989 she was a founding member of the Lancaster Historical Society. In 1995, she received a “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the Massachusetts Historical Commission for her many accomplishments.
She was also very interested in the decorative arts and was a lifetime member of the Society of Early American Decoration. She applied her talent to the decoration of furniture, trays and reverse glass, needlepoint, crewel, dress making, and quilting.
Phyllis belonged to numerous area quilting groups and the quilt shown here is a fine example of her handiwork. It was given to us by her good friend, Mrs. Elizabeth Roy to be used as a fundraiser. You can now become the next owner of this very special heirloom quality treasure!