Born in New Bedford, a daughter of the late Manuel Fernandes Pombo and Rosa (Roderigues) Fernandes, she lived in Acushnet for many years before settling in New Bedford. She was a graduate of New Bedford High School, class of 1952.
Mrs. Reilly had worked as an office clerk for New Bedford Fisherman’s Welfare and Pension Trust for 19 years.
Pauline enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking and holiday dinners with family. She was a former member of the Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Women’s Guild and the Couples Club.
Survivors include her children, Carol Rheaume and husband George of Acushnet, Jane Reilly of New Bedford, Patrick Reilly and wife Nancy of New Bedford, Michael Reilly and wife Ann Seguin of New Bedford; a sister, Eva Arruda of New Bedford; five grandchildren, Scott Charpentier and wife Valerie, Lauren Rheaume and husband Eric Winter, Thomas Rheaume, Ryan Rheaume and Eric Michael Reilly; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Manuel Fernandes.
Her Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 10AM in St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, 343 Tarkiln Hill Rd., New Bedford followed by burial in Pine Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to the American Cancer Society, 3 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
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