Pauline E. Clukey Obituary (1920 - 2011)

Pauline Elizabeth Clukey Old Town – Pauline E. Clukey, 90, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2011. She was born on December 1, 1920, in Bangor, the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Pinkham) Hughes. Pauline was an avid reader and also enjoyed crocheting afghans and knitting. She retired from the Joseph Leonard School in 1974 as the assistant cook. Her greatest pleasure was watching the Red Sox. Pauline was involved in many organizations, including the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary and the Daughters of Isabella in Old Town. She was also past president of the Old Town Senior Citizens, the VFW Auxiliary District 4 of Bangor, and the American Legion Auxiliary ME Post 75 in Old Town. Pauline is survived by four children; Patricia LaBree and husband James of Bradley, Jean Day and husband Richard of Old Town, Marianne Bourgault and husband Robert of Worcester, MA, and Richard Clukey and wife Karen of Milford; seven grandchildren, Jodi Leonard and husband Brian of Hampden, Jeffrey LaBree and wife Kristin of Bradley, Randy Day and wife Melissa of Brewer, Corey Day and wife Jennifer of Milford, Elizabeth Bourgault of Worcester, MA, Rachel Clukey of Milford, and Joshua Clukey of Milford; 10 great grandchildren, Whitney Leonard, Jarid Leonard, Zachary LaBree, MacKenzie LaBree, Baylee LaBree, Kayla Day, Wyatt Day, Ryan Day, Kelsi Day, and Kassi Day; a great great grandson Tyler Leonard; three siblings, James Hughes, Michael Hughes, and Barbara Harrinton; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Pauline is predeceased by her husband John Edward Clukey; three siblings, William T. Hughes, Rosemary Whitmore, and Lillian Hughes; and her aunt, Eva Greenleaf. Family and friends are invited to call from 7-9pm on Thursday, July 21 at the Birmingham Funeral Home, 438 Main St., Old Town. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10am, Friday, at Holy Family Church of the Resurrection of the Lord Parish, 429 Main St., Old Town. Interment will follow at St. Jospeh’s Cemetery in Old Town. After the services, all are invited to a light luncheon at the parish hall. In lieu of flowers, donations in Pauline’s memory may be made to the Old Town Public Library, 46 Middle St., Old Town, ME 04468 or to a charity of one’s choosing. Notes of condolences may be left at www.birminghamfuneralhome.com