HAMPDEN and EAST MILLINOCKET – Pauline Frances (Moffatt) Ryder, 88, passed away May 12, 2004, after a long, courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. She went home to be with the Lord, peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Pauline was born July 18, 1915, in Woodville, the daughter of William and Elsie (Kimball) Whitney. She was admired for her incredible strength, resilience, integrity, and determination. She put these characteristics into action when she was accepted into the school of cosmetology in Bangor in her later years and eventually opened up her own shop. She took great pride in her appearance and shared this pride with many clients. Her love for serving the public truly shined through in her years of working as a waitress, especially when she managed the local drug store in East Millinocket. Pauline was also an honored member of the Eastern Star. All who came in contact with her, felt and experienced her kindness, generosity, and her warm smile. She had great love for music and gardening. She will forever live in the hearts of her loving family and the many lives she has touched. She is survived by her devoted son, Robert Moffatt and his wife, Shirley, of Davenport, Fla., and East Millinocket; four granddaughters, Roberta and Brian Condon of Gaston, S.C., Dorothy and Paul Orr of Ludlow, Mass., Kathleen and Brian Sullivan of Coventry, R.I., Mary and Joel Thompson of Medway; one grandson, William and Lori Moffatt of East Millinocket; six very special great-grandchildren, Maghan and her husband, Matthew Harmon, Danielle Thompson, Ashley and Anthony Moffatt, Shannon and Brandon Sullivan; one special nephew, Alton and Hildred Chesley of Warner Robins, Ga. Pauline was predeceased by her parents; her first husband, Truman Moffatt in 1966; and her second husband of more than 30 years, Marion Ryder in 2003; one sister, Beatrice Whitney Chesley; and one brother, Richard Kenneth Whitney. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Friday, May 14, 2004, at R.L. Bouchard Funeral Home, 11 Tamarack St., Millinocket. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, May 15, 2004, at R.L. Bouchard Funeral Home, 11 Tamarack St., Millinocket, with the Rev. Mark Pilletere officiating. Burial will follow in East Millinocket Cemetery. If friends wish, contributions in Pauline’s memory may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, P.O. Box 8730, Portland, ME 04104. For online register book, please visit www.bouchardfh.com.
PAULINE FRANCES RYDER
