Mrs. Pauline H. McAllister

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Pauline H. McAllister

NORTH WATERFORD – Pauline H. McAllister (Polly) passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2010 at the Ledgeview Living Center in West Paris. She was born January 20, 1923 in Norway to Paul F. and Mildred Noyes Hosmer. Despite weighing three pounds at birth, she was rarely sick a day in her life. She graduated from Norway High School (class of 1941). On August 27, 1954 she married Lawrence W. McAllister (Gus). Together they made their home and raised their family in the village of North Waterford, and later on the beautiful shores of Jewett Pond.

She enjoyed Christmas decorations and music; she really knew the true meaning of Christmas. She loved the out-of-doors, especially listening to the loons on Jewett Pond. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and loved going to Jackman camping.

With her husband's care, she was able to live at home until August of this year.

Mrs. McAllister is survived by her husband of 56 years, Lawrence; children, Jeffrey McAllister and wife Kathy of Boise, ID, Carol Miller and husband Wayne of Sweden, Vickie Millett and husband Leslie of Norway, Paul McAllister and wife Natalie of North Waterford; her grandchildren who were the joy of her life, Melissa McAllister and husband Dale, Courtney Gibney and husband Adam, Maressa McAllister and husband Tony and Jennifer Richard and husband Kyle, and many nieces and nephews.

At Mrs. McAllister's request, there will be no formal service. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date for family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Stoneham Rescue, P.O. Box 42, East Stoneham, ME 04231. Arrangements under the care of Oxford Hills and Weston Funeral Services, 1037 Main St., Rte. 26, Oxford. On-line condolences may be expressed to the family at www.oxfordhillsfuneralservices.com.