Pauline T. McNally

Pauline T. (Conant) McNally, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, at Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley in Littleton, MA. She was 95 years old. Born on September 4, 1930, in Leominster, MA, to Harry and Cerilda (Bean) Conant, Pauline was a lifelong resident of Massachusetts, cherished by her family and all who knew her.

Pauline graduated from Leominster High School in 1949 and soon after dedicated her life to raising her family, becoming a loving stay-at-home mother. Her home was always filled with warmth and laughter, a testament to her nurturing spirit. After her children had grown, she joined the workforce as a bookkeeper at Tucker Plastics, where she was appreciated for her meticulous attention to detail and her friendly demeanor.

n 1950, Pauline married the love of her life, Robert L. McNally, with whom she shared 61 beautiful years until his passing in 2011. Together, they created a family and a legacy of love that continued to grow with each passing year. Pauline's family was her pride and joy, including her two daughters, Pat Krecek and her husband Alan of Leominster, and Ann Horgan and her husband Mike of Ashburnham. She was a doting grandmother to her four grandchildren, Jason Krecek, Kim Mantey, Meghan Horgan, and Sean Horgan, and a devoted great-grandmother to Maureen and Isaac Mantey.

Pauline's life was marked by her loving, kind, and spirited nature. She had a passion for watching her favorite soap operas and treasured the companionship of her dogs, with whom she spent countless hours. Her gentle presence and the simple pleasure she took in these moments were a reflection of her contented and appreciative approach to life.

Predeceased by her parents, her brother Bernard Conant in 1939, and her sister Loraine Goguen in 2008, Pauline's memory will be honored and cherished by her surviving family members. They will remember her not only for the love she gave so freely but also for the strength and resilience she displayed throughout her life.

Pauline's passing leaves a void in the hearts of those who knew her, but her spirit will continue to inspire and guide her family. Her legacy is one of unconditional love, unwavering support, and the joy she found in life's simple pleasures. Pauline T. McNally will be deeply missed, but her memory will live on as a blessing to all who were fortunate enough to have been touched by her remarkable life.

Pauline's family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Sunrise Assisted Living and the Lifecare Center of Nashoba Valley for their excellent care given to her.

A funeral service for Pauline will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Richardson Funeral Home 106 West St. Leominster at 11am. A calling hour will precede the service from 10 ~ 11am. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery Leominster.