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Pauline DeVoe Obituary
She was born and educated in Cohoes and was the daughter of the late Francis and Florentine Marion Gallerie.
She was a typist for the state Department of Labor for more than 35 years and a member of CSEA. She was a former member of St. Joseph's Church and the Ladies of St. Anne. Pauline enjoyed her family and going to the Saratoga Casino.
Wife of the late Stanley K. DeVoe. Mother of Richard (Deborah) DeVoe of Cohoes, Kathleen (Steven) Nault of Troy, mother-in-Law of Linda DeVoe of Cohoes and mother of the late Thomas DeVoe. Grandmother of Kimberly DeVoe of Watervliet, Nicole (Paul) Festa of Clifton Park, Meghan Nault (James Dumas) of Rhode Island and great grandmother of Kaylee and Vincent Festa of Clifton Park. Sister of Theresa Santandrea of Albany, Frank (Ann) Gallerie of Mechanicville and the late George Gallerie, Georgette Racicot and Edmund Gallerie; also survived by nieces, nephews and in-laws and her two canine friends, Pepper and Tinkerbell.
Funeral Wednesday 9 a.m. at the DUFRESNE FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 216 Columbia St., Cohoes, with Rev. Lawrence McTavey officiating. Interment in Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville.
Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m.
The family would like to thank the Staff at Building 2 at the Eddy Village Green for the care and compassion given to their Mother during her short stay.
Those who wish to remember Pauline in a special way may make a contribution to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
For directions and guest registry, www.dufresnefuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Pauline DeVoe
Sharon Lee
February 28, 2012
Rich, Kathy & family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
sandra wilder
February 23, 2012
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Doreen Wheland
February 22, 2012
Dear Kathy,
I'm so glad that you retired when you did so that you could spend those precious days with your mother. You were both so fortunate to have such a very special relationship. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Joseph Mosseau
February 21, 2012
We would like to express our heartfelt condolences to your family. We are sorry for your loss , Pauline was a wonderful woman and will be greatly missed. I can always remember as a kid going to the cohoes parade with my parents and seeing her and stanley at the corner where they always watched the parade for probably over 50 years and just watching the parade with them and chatting. She will be greatly missed. Joseph and Melissa Mosseau
February 21, 2012
Kathy and all the family
Pauline was such a special lady and so quick witted. She will be missed by all who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Charron and Paul
Ericka Kasson Foley
February 21, 2012
Rich and Debbie,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts.
Jack O'Brien
February 21, 2012
Steve; My condolences to you and you family on the passing of your mother in law. I am sorry for your loss.
Jack
CAROL BULLOCK
February 21, 2012
WE ARE ALL SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOUR MOM TOUCHED ALL ARE LIVES IN JUST THE SHORT TIME WE KNEW HER-SHE WAS A SPECIAL PERSON.OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF.
CAROL,PATTI,JAMIE AND THE STAFF OF HOUSE2@EDDY VILLAGE GEEN.
February 21, 2012
I am sorry for your loss may god be your refuge and strength during this time of grief-psalms 46:1
barbara Adams(Willsey)
February 21, 2012
I am not sure but i kinda remember the name from my childhood..Did she live in Clarksville? sorry for your loss..if this is the same lady..what a nic eperson she was
Susan Dietrich
February 20, 2012
Meghan, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers during this sad time.
Meagan Mann
February 20, 2012
Meghan, Nicole, Mrs. Nault and family, I am very sorry for the loss of your mom and your mim. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Meagan
February 20, 2012
Rich, Cathy & Linda so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.
Denise (Banker) Grestini Zhills, Fl.
Sue Russman
February 20, 2012
Kathy and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
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