Pauline "Shorty" Bell

Pauline Bell Obituary

Pauline "Shorty" Bell, 54, of Vernon passed away peacefully at Hartford Hospital on Jan. 12, 2013, with her family by her side.

Born in Hartford to Paul Bell and the late Dolly Pollicito of Plainville, she is survived by her twin brother, Michael and his wife, Sharon, of Austin, Texas; brother James and his wife, Gale, of Stafford Springs; and brother Joseph of Vernon. She also leaves behind two loving daughters, Kerri and Katie White of New London; and two granddaughters, Venecia and Isabella; along with many cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her lifelong companion, Thomas Isch.

A gathering will be held for all family and friends at the Maple Grove in Vernon on Thursday, January 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monetary donations will be accepted.

Published by Journal Inquirer from Jan. 23 to Jan. 27, 2013.
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I remember Sykes Michael and Pauline running in the hallway and Mr Masker having a fit lol good memories

Rosemarie Hurst

School

October 2, 2022

You are still very much in my heart and thoughts!

Peter Perotti

Friend

January 17, 2022

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

carol johnston

February 14, 2013

our thoughts and prayers are with the family.. she was a very loving, giving .. and caring lady. she will be soley missed by many. we are so sorry we just found out.. since we live out of state. Rich, Carol and myself... we all loved her and she will always be in our hearts.

terry johnston

February 12, 2013

so sorry to hear about shorty. just found out today. upset i didnt know about this or i would of been at the grove. again so sorry she will be missed. R.I.P shorty

robin galett

February 6, 2013

My deepest sympathies to the Bell and White families. Hold happy memories in your hearts and know that you are not alone in your sorrow.

Cindie McDuffee

January 30, 2013

Just heard the sad news. so sorry to hear. you will be greatly missed!!! this one is for the girls. RIP my friend.

Laurie Fiora

January 29, 2013

Even though you have passed away,the memories will always remain,I will keep a special place in my heart for you forever...

Philip Waite

January 29, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Paulines untimely passing. I hold nothing but great memories of all the wonderful times we shared. She was a great jokester who had a wonderful zest for life. She kept me laughing and that was no easy task.

Peter Perotti

January 28, 2013

I know that the light of God enveloped you and brought you home. I have always thought of you and remember our adventures fondly, we had some crazy times. God be with you always, you were a dear friend.

Ted Seagraves

January 28, 2013

I am so sad to hear of this very untimely passing of Pauline. *Shorty*. I've know since I was 13 yrs. old. So many funny things, so many good times. Your family was "ours". My most heartfelt condolences to the Bell & White familys.
I hope that Pauline is back with Tommy & happy again. LOVE FOREVER.

gina berticelli

January 27, 2013

our deepest condolences, the faulkners

January 26, 2013

Codolences to the Bell Family. Pauline was my friend from 2nd grade until she moved to Rockville after 6th grade. Everyone liked her,as I'm sure it went in her adult life, also. Again, my Sympathy, Tammy (Horn) Dimmock

January 26, 2013

Shorty, I just arrived home from Phoenix and heard the news. I can't believe it. My friend in life since age 14 is gone. My heart goes out to the girls. Your smile will always be in my heart. Rest peacefully, my friend Pauline. May you bask in God's light forever. Love, Laura

January 25, 2013

KERRI AND KATIE I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. SHE WAS A GREAT PERSON AND WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY ALL. JUST KNOW THAT SHE IS WITH HER ANGEL NOW IN A SAFE PLACE. SHE WAS LOVED BY ALL THAT KNEW HER. I AM GOING TO MISS HER DEARLY. MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY.

DEBRA STEWART

January 24, 2013

TO MY VERY DEAR FRIEND, I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU. YOU WILL FOREVER BE IN MY HEART. I LOVE YOU. JENNIFER

JENNIFER MACDONALD

January 24, 2013

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