Pauline "Polly" Socia

Pauline "Polly" Socia, 87, of Rutland, died March 6, 2009, at Rutland Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.

She was born on June 11, 1921, in Stannard, the daughter of Elmer M. and Muriel (Magoon) Shepard.

Mrs. Socia graduated from Greensboro High School in 1939 and Burlington Business College.

She married Ion J. Socia on May 27, 1947, in South Hero.

Mrs. Socia was a volunteer with the USO during World War II and had been employed for several years by the O.L. Hines Company in Burlington prior to relocating to Rutland with her family in 1955.

She was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.

Mrs. Socia enjoyed baseball and was an avid New York Mets fan, particularly Mike Piazza.

She loved flowers, country western music, her grandchildren and step-grandchildren.

Survivors include six sons, Lon Socia and Colin Socia, both of Rutland, Randy Socia of Royersford, Pa., Darren Socia of Chittenden, Wayne Socia and Kelly Socia, both of Wallingford; a sister, Janice Alden of Malden, Mass.; six grandchildren; five step great-grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband in 1998, a daughter, Deborah Socia, in 1996, and a brother, Elwin Shepard in 2001.

Calling hours are pending for Saturday, March 14, at the Aldous Funeral Home.

Memorial services at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church will be at a later date.

Burial will be at a later date in the Evergreen Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 18 Lincoln Ave., Rutland, VT 05701.

Private condolences may be made through www.aldousfuneralhome.com.

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