Pauline B. (Bourque) Breton, 78, of Durham, beloved wife of 57 years of Joseph E.G. Breton, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2014 at Wadsworth Glen Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Middletown, CT surrounded by her loving family after a long and brave battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born in Lewiston, Maine on April 18, 1935, a daughter of the late Emilien Bourque and Alice Belisle, Pauline was raised with her 10 siblings in a very close-knit and religious family. She was a devoted wife and mother to her 8 children and dearly loved all 21 grandchildren. For many years Pauline was an active parishioner at Notre Dame Church, where she taught religious education to both children (CCD) and to adults (RCIA). Pauline loved ice skating, music and family gatherings and reunions. She was a devout Catholic who lived her faith and was very giving to others. Pauline is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Joseph Breton of Durham; her son Michael Breton and daughter-in-law Beth of Willington, CT; son Marc Breton and daughter-in-law Teri of St. Paul, Minnesota; daughter Jeannine Adams and son-in-law Tim Adams of Sudbury, Massachusetts; son Daniel Breton of Middletown, CT; son Paul Breton and daughter-in-law Lynn of Killingworth, CT; daughter Marie Field and son-in-law Howard Field IV of Haddam, CT; son Leo Breton and daughter-in-law Karen of Middletown, CT; and daughter Cecile Haase and son-in-law Joe Haase of Killingworth, CT. She is also survived by 3 brothers and 2 sisters and her 21 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver Street, Middletown on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 10:15 A.M., followed by an 11:00 A.M. Funeral Liturgy at Notre Dame Church, 12 Main Street, Durham. Burial will be at Mica Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at Biega Funeral Home on Friday from 5 to 7. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to The Durham Volunteer Fire Department, 12 Main St., Durham, CT 06422 or The Alzheimer's Association , 2075 Silas Deane Highway, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com
Published in middletownpress on Jan. 8, 2014