Haverhill – Pauline A. Scanlon, 79, passed away January 20, 2022 at home with her loving family by her side.
Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Marie F. (Gelineau) Scanlon. She was raised, educated, and raised her own family in Lynn. She made her permanent residence in Florida for the last 35 years. She had a true passion for the ocean. She worked in hospitality and home care. She had a strong voice for change and during the 70’s advocated and won Lynn rent control. A strong, empowered woman for woman’s rights, she was a talented writer, an avid reader, enjoyed music, especially Eric Clapton, the Beatles and she loved to cook. Pauline was a huge New England Patriots fan and rarely missed a game. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Pauline is survived by her children Ronald Alexander Jr. of Lynn, Donald Alexander of FL, Kimberly Kelley of Haverhill; grandchildren, Erin Kelley Auclair, Colleen Kelley, Mary Kate Kelley and Kevin Alexander; great grandchildren, Reno, Abbigail, Jackson, Stella, Samuel and Roan. She was predeceased by her son James Alexander, grandsons Christopher Alexander and Jeffrey Alexander, brothers, Thomas Scanlon, Kenneth Scanlon and Robert Scanlon.
Funeral services are private. Arrangements are by the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main St., Haverhill. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com
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I will always remember your beautiful smile and wonderful laugh. I will treasure the memories we all have of the summers spent at the cottage in New Hampshire. Playing for hours in the frigid water and the nights of roaming the boardwalk. The Thanksgivings at Aunt Doris’ and in Pittsburgh. You brought so much to joy and love to those you touched. May you rest in peace.
Pauline was a huge inspiration in my life. She taught me everything I know about raising 4 kids and so much more. I’m so sorry to hear of her passing. Keeping you all in my prayers and sending love.
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We are so sorry to hear of Pauline’s passing. She helped raise our 5 kids and did so effortlessly. Not only did we learn so much from her as we would from our own mother, but she taught our kids so much as well. She always had a solution to any problem, loved us all as if we were her own and had a laugh that would make you smile! She will always hold a special place in our hearts and will forever be in our lives! May your memories bring you peace through this difficult time.
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