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Pauline Otis Obituary

WINSLOW - Pauline C. (Cunningham) Otis, 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, at Lakewood Continuing Care Center in Waterville. Pauline was born in China on Sept. 23, 1942, the daughter of Paul and Rachel (Bumps) Cunningham. She was a graduate of Erskine Academy, Class of 1960.
She was employed as secretary to the athletic director at Colby College from 1960 to 2002. Pauline married Arthur C. Otis on April 14, 1963.
She was predeceased by her husband; her father; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Ernest Otis and his wife Marie, George Otis and his wife Dorothy, Pauline Lougee and her husband Sonny, Robert Pope, and Barbara Otis; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Everett and Villa Otis; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Pauline is survived by her mother, Rachel Cunningham; her brothers, Lloyd Cunningham and his wife, Sarah, and Kenneth Cunningham; her nephews, Troy Cunningham and his wife Tammy, Wade Cunningham and his wife Jody, Jonathan Cote and his wife Deann, and Christopher Cote and his wife Kimberly; her niece, Tracy Cunningham and her husband, Kevin; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Ella Christensen and her husband Richard; Grace Pope, Laurel Perry, Raymond Otis, and Arnold Otis and his wife, Doris; her aunt, Hattie Bumps; and many grandnieces, grandnephews, and cousins.
The family would like to thank the nurses and aides at Lakewood Continuing Care Center for the compassionate care shown to Pauline and her family.
Graveside services will be held in the spring at Chadwick Hill Cemetery in South China.
Arrangements are by Lawry Brothers, 107 Main St., Fairfield. An online guestbook may be signed and memories shared at: www.lawrybrothers.com

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Published by Central Maine from Feb. 23 to Feb. 24, 2016.

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Bob Woodbury

February 17, 2021

Driving by as they were tearing down the old athletic building brought back many memories in that building including smiles remembering the many days I sat in Polly's outer office listening to her "direct traffic" during the myriad phone calls and drop-ins. Quite a lady. Proud to list her as my friend.

A. M.

March 8, 2016

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)

Mary Lou Caron

February 24, 2016

Polly was a special lady who was always pleasant to work with and had such a fun loving spirit. We had numerous conversations about life, family and children over the 16 years I worked in Athlectic Dept. I will miss running into her occasionally and catching up on how everyone was doing.

Karen Farrar Ledger

February 24, 2016

Deepest condolences to Polly's family. She was a wonderful friend and co-worker at Colby who was very much loved by all.

Rose (Ring) Parlin

February 24, 2016

I send my deepest condolences to Rachel, Lloyd and family, and to Kenneth. Pauline and I were in the same class, going through the China Elementary and Erskine Academy together. I have been thinking of her often, and have been in to visit her a few times. Pauline is loved and will be missed by many. May she rest in peace.

Esther and Stanley Shores

February 24, 2016

I was so saddened to hear of Pauline's passing. Hope the rest of the family is finding peace in her passing. Please extend our sympathies to Ken and Rachel

Bob and Charlene Hyde

February 24, 2016

So sorry for your loss, Rachel and Kenny. Will always remember the good times we shared with Pauline at the campround.

Bob Woodbury

February 23, 2016

Almost 20 years of covering sports for WTVL, including Colby, and Polly made it so much easier. Thanks, Polly. Rest in peace.

Shirley McQuarrie

February 23, 2016

My thoughts & prayers are with the family. I am so happy that I got to see her again on Friday. May she rest in peace.

Erin Sanborn

February 23, 2016

Kenneth, Rachel, and family. I am sorry for your loss. Pauline was a lovely lady from a great family.

Ralph and Terri Boynton

February 23, 2016

Letting you know you all are in our thoughts at this time. We have great memories of our time spent with Pauline. She will be missed.

Take Care

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