Pauline M. Lawless
1923-2020
LAWLESS PAULINE M.- With great sadness we announce the passing of
Pauline May Lawless (Russell). Born May 23, 1923 in St. Stephen, she
was daughter of the late Clarence & Rhoda (Doran) Russell.
She is survived by her son James (Angela) Lawless son-in-law
Richard Babcock, Granddaughters; Tricia (Kevin) Calder, Courtney
(Jarod) Parsons, Heidi (Shaun) Anderson, Jamie (Jenna) Lawless;
Grandsons James (Lucian) Lawless, Jared Babcock, Tyler (Morgan)
Lawless, Samuel Lawless, four great granddaughters, Kallie, Jacey,
Mia, and Aubree and two great grandsons; Cole and Connor. She was
predeceased by her husband, Bernard Francis Lawless Jr.,whom she
married September 9th, 1946, her daughter, Ann Babcock, sister
Constance and brothers Victor and Reginald, and grand daughter
Erin.
In addition to taking pride in her family, Pauline participated
in and served on numerous committees and organizations, taking great
joy in serving her community and church.
Some of Pauline’s accomplishments was that she graduated
from SSHS in 1940. During that period she won many prizes such as the
Canadian Club Essay Prize, the literature prize, the arithmetic prize.
After high school she went on to graduate from the M.J. Crabbe
Business College in 1941. She went on to gain employment with Lever
Bros. Ltd working as their secretary for the manager from 1941 …
1946. Pauline was a longtime member of Union Street Atlantic Baptist
Church, involved as a member of the senior choir and the handbell
choir. She was Past President and life member of the Ladies Auxiliary
Milltown Branch #48 RCL. She received her 50th & her 60th
Anniversary service medal. She served as secretary for 11 years,
Treasurer for 13 years and President for 2 years.
Pauline was the Past President of the Charlotte County Hospital
Auxiliary, Past President, Treasurer, Secretary of the Baptist Guild,
Past Teller of Sunday School, Past member of Chocolate Fest.
Committee, Past member of the Girl Guide Association, Past member of
Home & School Association, a member of the Chocolate Lovers
Society and a member of the St. Croix Valley Seniors.
By Pauline’s request there will be no service at this time.
Friends will be welcome to attend a celebration of her life to be
held at graveside at St. Stephen Rural Cemetery later in the spring,
with time and date to be announced.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Union Street
Atlantic Baptist Church, Charlotte County Hospital Auxiliary or any of
your own local community organizations, would be appreciated by the
family. On line condolences to the family or donations can be made
www.humphreysfh.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care & direction of
Humphreys Funeral Home, 20 Marks Street St. Stephen, NB E3L 2B2 (506
… 466 … 3110)
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Pauline Lawless 19232020..
Death notice for the town of: St-Stephen, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick