AUBURN – Pauline B. Reed, 88, a resident of Clover Manor in Auburn, died peacefully in her sleep Wednesday evening, Aug. 3, 2005. She was born April 12, 1917, in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada, the daughter of Earl D. Black and Nettie Ferson Black. She was a naturalized American citizen and a graduate of Brewer High School. After living away for some years, she returned to Brewer in the 1950’s and worked at The Star Store in Bangor, and later at Epstein’s in South Brewer. She retired early and moved to Auburn, Maine with her sister-in-law, Elizabeth Reed, to be closer to her children and grandchildren. She loved spending time with her family, traveling and knitting. She is survived by her daughters, Sharon A. Millett and her husband, Jerome Millett of Poland Spring, and Earline F. Wood of Arizona; and her son, Michael C. Reed and his wife, Rowena Reed of Arizona; her brother, Robert Black of Orrington; 10 grandchildren, Tim Millett, Trisha Fletcher, Todd Reed, Tonya Aronson, Troy Reed, Joseph Wood, Lynn Gelsinger, Rhonda Bachert, Larry Wood and Beth Jensen; and 23 great-grandchildren, Timothy, Katherine and Connor Millett, William and Matthew Fletcher, Camden and Cole Reed, Amanda and Matthew Aronson, Chase Boian, Jessica, Joseph, Julia, James and John Wood, Aaron Wood, Lexie Jensen, Morgan and Lauren Bachert, Luke, Laurel Ann, Lillian and Lydia Wood. She was predeceased by her sister-in-law Elizabeth Reed; her brother, Elwell Black; and her sister, Durelle Gold. There will be a private service for the family Tuesday, Aug. 9, at Gracelawn Memorial Park in Auburn. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Clover Manor Activities Department, 440 Minot Avenue, Auburn, ME 04210, to be used for resident activities. Arrangements are under the direction of Dillingham & Sons, 62 Spring St., Auburn.
PAULINE B. REED
