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Pauline M. Edwards

Published: January 2, 2012 8 Condolences

Pauline

Pauline M. Edwards
1931 – 2011

East Woodstock – Pauline (Babon) Edwards, 80, of Prospect St., died Saturday, December 31, 2011. She was the loving wife of 42 years to Francis Howard Edwards. Born in Middletown, CT, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Elizabeth (Babon) Jones.

Mrs. Edwards worked at the American Optical for 22 years, and then as a housekeeper for St. Stephens Church in Quinebaug. She also owned and operated the Hill Top Ceramics since 1985. She enjoyed teaching and making ceramics.

In addition to her husband, Pauline is survived by her sons, Robin Wonoski of NC, Roy Wonoski of Webster, MA; her daughter, Laurie Edwards of Oxford, MA; her step-sons, Dennis Edwards of Groton, CT, and Wayne Edwards of Putnam; and step daughter Sherry Engh and her husband Peter of E. Woodstock; her brothers, John Jones of Quinebaug, and Henry Jones and his wife Sandy of Dudley; her sister, Barbara Godfrey of Monson, MA; her grandchildren, Jason, Heidi, Joshua, Jennifer, Jotham, Kayla, and Joshua; five great grandchildren; and many special friends. She is predeceased by her step-sons, the late Walter Edwards and Dale Edwards.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Pauline’s family for a Funeral Mass at 11:00 am Saturday, January 7, 2012 in Saint Stephens Church in Quinebaug, CT. Burial will follow in East Woodstock Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 45 Ash St, East Hartford, CT 06108. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.

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Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: American Optical, CT, Day Kimball Hospital, East Woodstock Cemetery, Edwards Roofing, Funeral, Gilman & Valade, Gilman Funeral Home, Memorial, North Grosvenordale, Pauline M. Edwards, Putnam, Quinebaug, St. Stephen Church, Thompson, Valade Funeral Home

Condolence Messages

  1. marian smat

    January 2, 2012 at 8:01 pm

    my thoughts are with you Sherrie…..if anything I can do let me know…

  2. karen seraphin

    January 3, 2012 at 7:38 am

    i’ve always admired you aunti pauline….you have always been cool and soothing to me. i am glad you had a good life for what it could be and now you can rest until Jesus calls you from the memorial tomb and you will come out and live in paradise here on earth. john 5:28

  3. Sheryl Roberts-Wheeler

    January 3, 2012 at 8:56 am

    My thoughts and prayers to all the family. She was an amazing person and she definately inspired me to do all my housework on Saturdays and how to make the best pot roast ever. She lives with the Lord now but we all have wonderful memories of her.

  4. Dorothy & Ed Finn

    January 3, 2012 at 1:25 pm

    Our prayers go out to Pauline and her family.

  5. laurie @ robbie

    January 5, 2012 at 12:37 pm

    mom~from laurie…..i was there with you, i felt your last heartbeat, i saw your last breath, for that i will always be thankful for that. i will always miss you.

    mom~from robbie….i should have been there more often, i enjoyed our sunday calls. you are always in my prayers and thoughts. i will miss you always.

  6. Norma

    January 5, 2012 at 6:01 pm

    Laurie, Robbie and family… so sorry for your loss…my heart goes out to you all…with love and sympathy

  7. Scott & Dawn Martin

    January 6, 2012 at 9:39 am

    Our thoughts and prayers to all of your family.

    You were always my my favorite Aunt , I didnt get to see you to often as i liked but when i did it was always a lot of fun. I always enjoyed your trips to Fla with my mom.

    I will truley miss you

  8. Cheryl C

    January 18, 2012 at 2:50 pm

    My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Pauline was a wonderful woman and will always hold a special place in many hearts. I am so sorry for your loss.. God Bless!

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