Born in Acushnet, a daughter of the late Thomas P. and Zermira (Gomes) Lacerda she was a lifelong area resident.
Mrs. Pauline graduated from Fairhaven High School and was a homemaker. She was an avid cook and several of her recipes were published in various cookbooks as well as her own published cookbooks.
She is survived by six sons, Joseph Beaulieu, Jr. and his wife Loralynn of Fairhaven, Brian Beaulieu and his wife Erin of New Bedford, Shawn T. Beaulieu of Orange City, FL, Jamie Beaulieu and his wife Tina of FL, John Ponte and his late wife Lorilee of Acushnet, and Manuel Ponte, III and his wife Deb of New Bedford; son-in-law, Michael Arno of Acushnet; two sisters, Janet Boyle of Marion and Mary LeBeau and her husband George of Acushnet, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Rhonda Arno.
Her memorial service will be Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 11 a.m. in the Acushnet Wesley United Methodist Church, 67 Main St., Acushnet. Arrangements are under the direction of WARING-SULLIVAN HOME at FAIRLAWN, 180 Washington St., Fairhaven, MA 02719. For online tribute www.waring-sullivan.com.