Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home

LINCOLNVILLE - Pauline Jeannette Richardson, 79, died unexpectedly Sunday, May 31, 2009, at her home with her children at her side.
Born in Rockland, December 21, 1929, she was the daughter of John H. and Edna R. Lathrop Skinner. Pauline was raised by her mother and step-father Charles S. Steeves. Educated in local schools, she was a 1947 graduate of Rockland High School.
The mother of eight children, life circumstances found her single at a young age. She not only devoted herself to her children, but worked full time as well.
She was first employed with Perry's Laundry, later with A.E. McPhail & Son, and for several years until her retirement with Knox County Community Action Head Start Program. She also enjoyed volunteer work that helped anyone and taught Sunday school several years.
Totally dedicated to her children, Mrs. Richardson spent most of her time with her children. She developed a wonderful friendship with her Avon Lady of 45 years, Rosalie Fogg, and thru that relationship, Pauline loved searching Avon catalogues for the latest products.
Predeceased by one son, Jeffrey L. Richardson in May of 2005, she is survived by four sons, Timothy J. Richardson of Randolph, John A. Richardson, Matthew E. Richardson, Luke A. Richardson all of Lincolnville; three daughters, Paula M. Streubel and her husband Dick, Laurie Donahue, both of Belfast, Robin L. Richardson of Gardiner; six brothers, John Skinner of Waldoboro, Frederick Steeves and his wife Nancy of Vassalboro, Richard Steeves and his wife Judy, Wayne Steeves and his wife Carla, Leslie Steeves, Alan Steeves and his wife Rachel all of Rockland; six sisters, Maxine Creamer-Gahm of Waldoboro, Priscilla Lundevall of Rockland, Ruth Kight and her husband Willy of Florida, Louise Musial of Cumberland, Darlene Auman of York, PA, Alaide Hopper and her husband Jim of Minnesota; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Souls Harbor Church of God, 59 South Main Street, Rockland, ME 04841.
No public service will be held at this time.
Arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland.