Pauline R. Gregoire, 89, of New Bedford passed away Saturday, May 09, 2020 at Our Lady’s Haven. She was the wife of the late Eugene E. Gregoire and the daughter of the late Rodolphe and Laurianne Cote.
As a longtime communicant of St. Mary’s Parish, New Bedford, Pauline served as a Eucharistic Minister and was member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. In recognition of her dedication and commitment to her church, Pauline was awarded the Diocesan Marian Medal and also was given the “Top Hat Award” from the St. Vincent de Paul Society. She was formerly employed as the secretary at Hathaway Laundry, the family business, and later at the Office of Employment Security.
Survivors include her two daughters, Suzanne Beaulieu and her husband David, and Jacqueline Mills and her husband Robert and two sons, Richard Gregoire and his wife Denise, and Mark Gregoire and his wife Carrie. Pauline was the loving grandmother of Laurie Barr, Jason Beaulieu, Jennifer Longo, Jessica Galligan, Justin Gregoire, Alyssa Cooley, Timothy Gregoire and Rebecca Mills. She was the great-grandmother of Michelle Barr, Jillian Barr, Gianna Longo, Rylan Beaulieu, Brady Beaulieu, Anthony Longo, Owen Galligan and Eugene Cooley.
Pauline was the sister of the late Lucille Letendre.
Due to current restrictions on public gatherings, her burial will be private for immediate family. A public Memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary’s Parish, 106 Illinois St., New Bedford, MA 02745. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.