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Pauline White Obituary

MADISON -- Pauline A. White, 83, died Sunday, May 8, 2011, at Cedar Ridge Center for Health Care & Rehabilitation. She was born Jan. 9, 1928, in Norridgewock, the daughter of Ralph and Dorothy (Dunlap) Miller. Pauline grew up in Norridgewock and was educated in Norridgewock and Skowhegan schools, graduating from Skowhegan High School.

In November of 1946, she was married to Edgar Guy White. Pauline lived with her family in Lakewood from 1955 to 1985. In 1985, they moved into the town of Madison.

Pauline will be remembered as a meticulous housekeeper who enjoyed entertaining friends at her home. She also loved music and dancing.

Pauline was predeceased by her husband, Edgar Guy White; and brothers Donald , Philip and Richard Miller.

She is survived by a daughter, Torey (White) Spencer, and her husband, Roger, of Canaan; a son, Floyd B. White, of Waterville; a granddaughter, Emmy A. Spencer, of Stanford University, Palo Alto, Calif.; her siblings, Joan Tibbetts of Connecticut, Virginia Hayden of Madison, Lawrence Miller and wife Mary of Norridgewock, and Lucille Kahawaiolaa and husband Frenchie of Connecticut; sisters-in-law, Hazel and Christine Miller; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family would also like to express many thanks to her extended families and friends at Cedar Ridge Center. She will be greatly missed by all.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 7, at Giberson Funeral Home, 40 Maple St., in Madison, with the Rev. Mark Tanner officiating. Interment will occur in Forest Hill Cemetery in Madison.

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Published by Morning Sentinel on May 12, 2011.

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Ann & Larry Lowe

May 14, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Debbie White-Dodge

May 13, 2011

Torey and Floyd - so sorry for your loss. Many fond memories of us as kids at Lakewood and our parents all laughing and playing cards together. See you soon.

Deborah Morin

May 12, 2011

Torey and family so sorry for the loss of your Mom. You have wonderful memories to hold dear. You were the amazing daughter, and you loved her dearly. May you find comfort in the coming days. My prayers and thoughts are with you all, during this sad time.

Larry & Becky Vigneault

May 12, 2011

Torey and Floyd, our thoughts are with you at this sad time. My parents knew Guy and Pauline and always enjoyed their company.

Deborah Jones

May 12, 2011

Floyd, our thoughts are with you and your Sister.

Take Care,
Deb & Rick Jones

May 12, 2011

Torey and Floyd you were lucky to have such a wonderful mother - hold on to those memories. Randy and Jan

Joyce Shaw

May 12, 2011

My deepest sympathies in the loss of your Mom, Torey. She was part of the fond memories that I have of living on Naomi Ave in Lakewood..She had a great sense of humor & I enjoyed talking with her.
May your wonderful memories of her sustain you in this difficult time...

Janet King

May 12, 2011

Torey So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Janet

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