With deep sadness, we announce that Pauline passed away peacefully but unexpectedly at the Louise Marshall Hospital on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the age of 96. Pauline is predeceased by her beloved husband of 50 years, Kenneth Brown (2002). Loving mother of Sharon Brown and her husband Robert Roller, and Gary Brown, of Mount Forest. Remembered dearly by her grandchildren Adam, Jesse and Betty-Ann, and great-grandchildren. Survived by her sister-in-law Maxine Scott as well as many nieces and nephews. Pauline is predeceased by her siblings: Bob Scott, Reta Rawn (Lyle), and Edith Preston (Grant); sister-in-law Beatrice Thomas; and brother-in-law Forbes Brown. Pauline was born in Dundalk where after 2.5-mile hikes to public school with her siblings, she completed high school in Dundalk, followed by Toronto Normal School (Teacher’s College). At age 18, she began teaching in one room schools in Proton Twp., then Riverstown, Arthur Twp. Then came the new consolidated school in Kenilworth where she filled many roles beyond teaching primary grades. She introduced computers, trained in gifted special ed, and was librarian for an enthusiastic 45+ years. In 1980, Pauline and Ken moved from mixed farming to a less choreful life of gardening just north of Mount Forest. In retirement, she tutored, then found a calling volunteering from the early days of the Mount Forest Museum & Archives. She became Chief Archivist from 2011-2020. She was a devoted lifelong member of Mount Forest United Church attending many meetings and put her heart into the United Church’s Resource Center. Later she was an avid member of the Mount Forest Motivators Toastmasters. She even transitioned to Zoom during the covid years, she enjoyed it so much. Not being one to give into eyesight and physical challenges, she continued daily to love solving online jigsaw puzzles, Wordle (hazel last word) and reading on her Kindle into early April. Pauline’s enduring goodwill and love and even a stoically wry sense of humour at one’s moments of outrage will be greatly missed by family. Visitation will be held at the England Funeral Home, 294 Main Street South, Mount Forest, on Thursday, April 24th from 4:00-7:00pm. The funeral service will be held at Mount Forest United Church, 175 Queen Street East, Mount Forest, on Friday, April 25th at 1:00pm. Following the service, all are invited to the church hall for refreshments and fellowship. Private interment at Mount Forest Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Pauline are asked to consider Mount Forest Museum and Archives, Mount Forest United Church or a charity of one’s choice. Donations and online condolences may be made at www.englandfuneralhome.com
