of Chelsea, Michigan, age 81, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Chelsea Hospital. She was born October 25, 1942, in Worcester, Massachusetts, the daughter of Paul Edward and Rowena Gertrude (Wright) Bousquet.
Pauline attended Hudson High School in Massachusetts, and earned her GED from Chelsea. She worked at Polly’s Country Market in Chelsea, and was a playground monitor at South Meadows Elementary. Pauline was an avid Bingo player and enjoyed playing at the American Legion in Stockbridge and at FireKeepers Casino. She attended St. Mary Catholic Church in Chelsea. Pauline was very outgoing and social, and enjoyed knitting.
On April 22, 1961, Pauline married Kenneth Allen Bauer in Berlin, Massachusetts, and he survives. She is also survived by her three children, Donna (Jim) Stahl of Pinckney; Kenneth (Brenda) Bauer II of Chelsea, and Kay (John) Donajkowski of Munith; six grandchildren, Renee Chamberlain, Danielle Stahl, Steven Bauer, J.J. Donajkowski, Matt Donajkowski, and Maureen Sullivan; four great-grandchildren, Chloe and Connor Chamberlain, and Morgan and Max Donajkowski; siblings, Trudy (Bill) Tervo, and Marie (Jim) Jatsko; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Rick Bousquet.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, September 29, 2024 from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, 10160 Jackson Rd., Dexter, MI 48130. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery in Chelsea. Memorial Contributions can be made to South Meadows Elementary, 355 Pierce St., Chelsea, MI 48118. Arrangements were entrusted to Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea.
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With heavy hearts we are so sorry to hear about the loss of Miss Pauline. Please accept our sincere condolences and you will all be in our continued thoughts and prayers.
Billy & Sarah Ball