Pauline was born in Lewiston, Maine on May 26, 1942, the daughter of Charles R. and Madeline Belaire.
Born into the construction business, she was a hardworking, independent and feisty woman who early in life co-owned and operated Morissette Excavation and at only 4 ’10 drove a dump truck for more than 32 years hauling the asphalt for Michaud Paving. Later in life she transitioned to housekeeping at the Highlands in Topsham retiring in her early 70’s to be at home with her second husband Edward. Together they enjoyed day trips to have lunch at the ocean, or visiting friends and family. Beautiful flower gardens covered their property and is where she spent many hours doing what she loves when not enjoying grandchildren and their activities.
She is survived by her two children, daughter Debbie Delano and husband Devon of Sabattus, son Bobby Morissette and wife Sarah of Auburn, her sister Diane Feely of Lewiston, 3 step children James Collins and wife Irene of Somersworth, NH, Normand Collins and wife Susan of Buckfield, ME, Paul LePage and wife Ann of Ormon Beach, Fla., 7 grandchildren, 6 step grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, friends and loving caregivers.
She is predeceased by her husband Edward Collins, her parents; her brother Raymond Belaire, her first husband and father or her children Donald Morissette.
Referred to as Pauline, Mom, Mama, Memere, Mem, Memory, Sis, she was a lover and a fighter! Caring and loving, but determined and strong willed. She enjoyed cooking and baking (and eating) and is known in the family for her coffee cake and her brownies. Her heart was full of love for her family and friends, her very special caregiver & partner in crime Amy Belisle and the staff from Kerry unit at Clover especially Tamika & Heather, who became extended family through the care and love they shared.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Clover Healthcare 440 Minot Avenue, Auburn ME 04210
Graveside Service will be held at 11am on Thursday December 14, 2023 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Sabattus. A small reception and celebration of life immediately following at a local restaurant. Anyone who wishes to join us for lunch is welcome, but RSVP to Debbie, Bobby or Diane directly by Tuesday 12/12 to give accurate head count.
Arrangements are under the care of Crosman Funeral Home | 40 Main Street Lisbon Falls, ME 04252 | (207) 353-4951
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