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Pauline Stevens Obituary

91, of Middleboro and Hyde Park, died peacefully on Friday, Oct. 26, 2007 in Middleboro. She was the daughter of Howard and Vera Cluff, sister of Jane Pickering and Miriam Worthley and the late William Cluff, the much loved wife of the late Alan Stevens, the devoted mother of Peter and Lynda Stevens of Needham, Jeffrey and Barbara Stevens of Middleboro, and Prudence and Gordon Cass of Middleboro. She was the adored grandmother of Matthew, Lincoln, Emily and Jessica, and Tyler Stevens and Andrew Cass. In addition to her extended family, Polly was a very special person to a wide circle of friends, artists, craftspeople, and neighbors. Polly was one of five close friends called the "Colby Girls" from her days at Colby Junior College. She had a BA from Simmons College and she had a life long interest in reading, history, painting, rug hooking, and people. She enriched the lives of all who knew her. She has been the center of her family and a very valued and unique person to a great many others. A memorial service to celebrate her rich and full life is being planned for 2 pm on November 10th at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Middleboro. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Polly's name to the Middleboro Public Library where she was a regular or to the Alzheimer's Assoc. in recognition of her devotion to and support of Al. Arrangements are by the Dahlborg-MacNevin Funeral Home, 280 Bedford St. Lakeville, MA. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family please visit www.d-mfh.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 30, 2007.

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Paula Kaveney

November 1, 2007

My Mom (Alice Crowley) just called me with the news of her oldest and dearest friend's passing, and I was so sorry to hear about it. Since I was named for your mother, she was always a very special person in my heart. Know that we are thinking of you and sharing in your sorrow. She was an amazing lady and will be missed.

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