CHESNEE, S.C. – Pauline Blais Stevens, 70, of Chesnee, S.C., died Feb. 7 at her home, with her family at her side, after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Lisbon, May 4, 1934, the daughter of Odinais Blais and Alice Pariseau, she married Kenneth “Bud” Stevens on Sept. 4, 1954 at St. Anne’s Rectory in Lisbon.

She received a certificate of appreciation from the U.S. Air Force for her unfailing support and understanding of her husband’s 26 years of military service. Upon his retirement in 1977, the family moved to Boiling Springs, S.C., from Minot, N.D. Bud and Pauline celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in September 2004.

Survivors include her husband, Bud Stevens of Chesnee, S.C.; a son, Gary Stevens and wife, Mary-Anne, of Boiling Springs, S.C.; daughter, Donna Hajek and her husband, Dr. Philip Hajek, of Fargo, N.D.; daughters, Debora Stevens of Boiling Springs, S.C., and Sandra Hughey of Inman, S.C.; three grandchildren, Carly Stevens, and Ashlee and Andrew Hughey; and four sisters, Ernestine Menkevich of Lewiston, Yvette Emmons of Woonsocket, R.I., Theresa Beliveau of Quebec, Canada, and Rachel Richard of Lisbon.

She was predeceased by two brothers, Robert and Renaud Blais.

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