AUBURN — Pauline M. Dumont, 94, of Auburn, passed away Jan. 20.
She was born Sept. 29, 1917, to Francois and Maria Bourque Lavertu in Lewiston. She lived in Lewiston until her marriage to Eugene “Jiggs” Dumont and moved to Berlin, N.H., to raise their family. When her husband died in 1979, she moved back to Maine.
She had worked at Converse Shoe and Le Chalet while in Berlin, N.H. She belonged to the Joliette Snowshoe Club in Berlin and had served as the president of the auxiliary. She was involved at the Esplanade in the tenants’ association. She loved to make puzzles, play beano, slots and cards, especially with her family. She shared the same birthday as her granddaughter, Julie. She had been a member of St. Joseph Parish while in Berlin and was a member of the Sacred Heart Parish in Auburn.
She is survived by three daughters, Therese Traylor of Manchester, N.H., Cecile Dayna Strout of Milan, N.H., and Rita (Donald) Fournier of Lewiston; two sisters, Marcelle Grenier of Lewiston and Simone Lemay of Auburn; grandchildren, James (Michelle) Traylor Jr., Tina Traylor, Joshua Traylor, Pauline (Chris) Geoffroy, Julie (Shawn) Cooney, Christopher (Amber) Strout and Shannon Fournier; her great-grandchildren, Brittni, Jenna, Tre’, Ty, Keely, Riley, Ashleigh, Gabby, Taylor, CJ, Braeden, Shea, Layla and Sadie; and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her loving husband of 30 years, Eugene “Jiggs” Dumont; her parents, Francois and Maria Lavertu; brother, Laurent Lavertu; sister, Gaby Parent; son-in-law, James Traylor Sr.; and grandson, James Fournier.
You are invited to share your condolences with the Dumont family by visiting their guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.

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