Obituary: Pauline R. Hodgdon
July 2, 1957 - March 5, 2021
Pauline Hodgdon. Courtesy photo.
FUNERAL NOTICE: Friends and family of Pauline R. Hodgdon are invited to attend her funeral service at St. Andrew’s Church in Waterbury at 11 a.m., July 31. A reception will follow in the church hall after the service. There are no calling hours and there will be no graveside service.
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Pauline R. (LeMay) Hodgdon, 63, of Waterbury, Vt., died on March 5, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. She fought a valiant year-long battle against melanoma before finally succumbing. In typical selfless fashion, her concerns were only for those she loved during this difficult time.
Pauline was born on July 2, 1957, to Albert and Josephine LeMay, in Newport, Vt. Pauline graduated from North Country Union High School in 1975 and was married to Bradley Hodgdon, June 24, 1978. She and Brad moved to the Stowe/Waterbury area in 1983. She was a committed and hardworking employee at businesses including the Brown Cow Restaurant, Stowe Pottery and Craft Gallery, Karl Suss America, Palmer Creative, Reina Trust, Bridgeside Books, and the Proud Flower. She was also instrumental in organizing the St. Andrew’s Craft Fair for many years.
Pauline’s effervescent personality and boundless energy were ever-present at home and in the various jobs she assumed. She was an intelligent, organized individual who employed a healthy dose of common sense to the tasks at hand. The most important thing she took from each job was the lasting friendships she held dear to her heart long after employment had ended.
Pauline was a voracious reader, enjoyed kayaking, loved estate sales, woven baskets, snowmen, anything kitchen (especially bowls), and walking Blush Hill with her husband.
Her strong spirit is embodied in other things she loved: geese winging their way south, a summer week with family and friends at Caspian Lake, Maine ocean waves crashing on the beach, Maine Diner breakfasts, Sunday church services, and walks through the Rachel Carson
Wildlife refuge.
Pauline is survived by her husband, soulmate and best friend of 42 years, Bradley Hodgdon; her daughter Kayla Mellen and her husband Christian, of Essex Junction, Vt.; her son Andrew Hodgdon and his wife Maureen, of Medway, Mass.; and precious grandson Patrick Hodgdon.
She is also survived by sister Claire Wagner, brother Raymond and wife Pat LeMay, sister Mary Desjarlais and husband Gilles, brother John and wife Gigi LeMay, sister Marguerite Cross and husband Randall, sister Shirley Cross, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She is predeceased by her parents and sisters Rachel and Patricia LeMay, and brother Roger LeMay.
Pauline’s indelible spirit will be forever cherished by her family and friends. Our hearts are empty now but will hopefully recover when we recall memories of our times together with our beloved.
A service to celebrate Pauline’s life will be held in the future as conditions allow. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Perkins-Parker Funeral Home of Waterbury, VT.
Donations in Pauline’s memory may be mailed to the Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641-5369 or online at cvhhh.org.