Pauline Dahlquist Curtis

She was born in Worchester, MA, the daughter of the late Ragnar A. and Florence A. Swenson Dahlquist. After graduating from North High School in Worchester, she entered the WWII Cadet Nursing program and trained at Newton Hospital in Newton, MA. She received her registered professional nurse certificate and later worked in hospitals in Port Chester, NY, Raleigh, NC, and Prince George’s Co., MD.

She married John M. Curtis of Franklinville, NC in 1948, and continued to work as a nurse during his graduate study period. When the first of their three sons was born, she terminated her nursing career and devoted full time to her family. During this period, she designed many original knitting patterns. Over many years she created scores of beautiful original sweaters, coats, scarves, hand bags and other items as presents for family members and friends.

In 1985, she and her husband retired to Olde Point in Hampstead, NC. She enjoyed working with her flowers, golf and travel, and visited many areas of the world.

She was a loyal member of the Topsail Presbyterian Church in Hampstead.

She was an optimist who enjoyed life and lived it fully. Her first priority was always, her family. Even so, when others needed her help she always responded. Her many friends are located nearby, across our nation and in many foreign countries.

She was a very special person. She will be missed by all who knew her. Her family has lost a guiding force which cannot be replaced, and never will be forgotten.

She is preceded in death by her husband, John M. Curtis, Sr.; her parents; her stepmother, Greta V. Dahlquist of Worchester, MA; sister, Ruth D. Larson and husband Knute, of Falmouth, MA; nephew, Kris Larson of Falmouth, MA; and many other relatives in MA; NC; and other states.

She is survived by her sons: John M. Curtis, Jr. and wife, Carol; grandson, John M. Curtis III; great-grandsons, John T. Curtis and Sean K. Curtis; Jefferson R. Curtis and his girlfriend, Sydna Ross, his former wife, Suzanne; grandson, Charles W. Curtis and granddaughter, Jacqueline F. Curtis; Gary C. Curtis, his former wife, Leslie, and granddaughter, Caitlin; nieces: Karen Larson and Tina Larson; and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews in NC, other states and countries.

It was her preference that, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the cemetery organization at Topsail Presbyterian Church, 16249 Hwy 17, Hampstead, NC 28443.