Pauline L. Steele, 78, of Hooksett, NH, formerly of Derry, NH, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at the Elliot Hospital in Manchester, NH. She was born on June 13, 1934 in Pawtucket, RI to Charles W. and Annette M. (Nadeau) Gaylor. She married Clifford S. Steele, Sr. on December 10, 1951 in Pawtucket; he preceded her in death on February 10, 1978. Pauline was devoted to her family, enjoyed gardening and spending time with her friends.
She is survived by her sons, Clifford S. (Mary) Steele, Jr., and Michael (Cathy) Steele; her grandchildren, Lynn (Mike) Maloney, Olivia Steele, Shannon Whittum, and Clifford S. Steele, III; her great grandchildren, Kristian, Kaleb and Konner Whittum, and Hadley Maloney; her sister, Janet Kennedy; her brother, Robert Gaylor; as well as several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her parents, daughter Karen, brother Charles, and great grandson Jack Parker Maloney.
Calling hours were held on Thursday, October 25th from 9 – 11am in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. The funeral service followed at 11:00am in the funeral home. The burial was in the Little River Cemetery in North Hampton, NH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01710.