Pauline Marie Laughrea, 77, of Sandwich, MA passed away peacefully on December 9, 2019 surrounded by her family. Pauline was preceded in death by her husband James Laughrea, her parents Joseph and Angeline Berard and her brother Leo Berard. Pauline is survived by her brother Rene Berard; sisters Simonne Berard and Liliane Groux; her children: David Laughrea and his wife, Suzanne; Susan Melisi and her husband, Michael; and Donna Milliard and her husband, Steve. Pauline is also survived by her seven grandchildren: Jimmy, Matt, Zach, Sam, Brad, Nick and Allison.
Pauline was born October 24, 1942 at Waltham Hospital. She graduated from Waltham High School. On June 16, 1962, she married the love of her life and best friend, Jim Laughrea. Pauline raised three children and was very involved with with all of her grandchildren. She was the ultimate role model.
Pauline will be remembered as a loving, caring woman whose priorities were her family, friends and her faith. Pauline looked for ways to help everyone she knew. Pauline taught us that there is no higher calling than helping family, friends and neighbors. She modeled every day how to put the needs of others above your own needs.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of the Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home. A schedule for the services and reception can be found at the website www.Nickersonbournefuneralhome.com.
Visiting hours will be held Thursday December 12, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home, 154 Route 6A, Sandwich, MA 02563. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday December 13 at 11:30 a.m. at Corpus Christi Parish, 324 Quaker Meeting House Rd, East Sandwich, MA 02537. The burial will follow at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Connery Ave, Bourne, MA. A reception will follow the burial at The Brookside Club, 11 Brigadoon Road, Bourne MA 02532.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the AstraZeneca Hope Lodge Center in Boston. There is a link on their website.
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