Pauline A. (Gauthier) Dubois, 77, a lifelong Lowell resident and loving wife to Donald L. Dubois for 45 years, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, August 4, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.
A daughter of the late Edmond and Jeanette (Labreque) Gauthier; she was born February 2, 1947 in Lowell, and was educated at St. Joseph’s followed by the Lowell Trade and Vocational School.
Pauline was an amazing wife, mother, memere, sister, and friend. Her love of life and family was unparalleled. She was a dedicated homemaker who loved caring for her family. She especially adored her grandchildren who loved her back more than anything. She always looked forward to hosting and overcooking for family gatherings. The only thing bigger than her heart was her snack cabinet which was open to all who visited.
In her younger days, she worked as a seamstress at the local mills. While raising her own family, Pauline loved looking after the neighborhood children and cared for many families throughout her life. She was the best of the best when it came to babysitting. More recently, she found joy working concessions for the Tsongas Arena. She enjoyed her time at the Casino, as well as yard sales, couponing, collecting Pfaltzgraff, CorningWare, and blue glass. She was also very proud of her tomato plants.
In addition to her husband, Don, she is survived by her children, Penny Sanchez and her husband, Herminio of Lowell, Tracy Dubois and her fiancé, Matthew Ouellette of Dracut, Amy Guerriero and her husband, Joseph of N. Billerica, and Joseph Dubois and his wife, Folake of Malden; her beloved grandchildren, Hermie, Navarro, and Ollie Sanchez, Cori Dubois, Tyler Middlemiss, Wyatt, Logan, and Alden Ouellete, and Addison and Cassidy Guerriero; she was also excitedly awaiting one granddaughter due in November; and her great granddaughter, Madelyn.
She is also survived by her step daughter, Tammie Dubois of Lowell; her step grandchildren; her siblings, Elaine Parent and her husband Albert, Paul Gauthier and his wife Christine, Denise Ivaldi, Leo Gauthier and his wife Paula Bucchio, Doris Geist and her husband George; her in laws, Cheryl Gauthier, Michelle Gauthier; Jeffrey Dubois Sr. And his wife Deborah, and many nieces and nephews and their families.
She was predeceased by her step daughter, Holleen Cordeiro; step son Paul Dubois; and her brothers, Joseph and Maurice ‘Moe’ Gauthier.
Family and friends are invited to her visitation on Monday, August 12, from 10 until 12 noon at the McDONOUGH FUNERAL HOME, 14 Highland Street, Lowell, 978-458-6816. Her funeral service will take place at the funeral home following the visitation at 12 noon.