1935 – 2015

AUBURN — Pauline B. McCrellis, 80, of Lewiston, passed away peacefully at the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice on Thursday, Dec. 3.

Pauline was born in Lewiston on Oct. 7, 1935, the daughter of the late Fortunat Bouffard and Yvonne Marquis.

Pauline had a love of teaching and spending time with family. In her down time, she enjoyed reading, especially Stephen King novels. Pauline enjoyed going on trips whenever she got the chance.

Pauline is survived by her three children, James McCrellis and his fiancée, Christine Anctil, of Lewiston; Rebecca Clark of Auburn; and Steve McCrellis of Lewiston; two brothers, Gerald Bouffard of Lewiston and Paul Bouffard of Colorado; grandson, Robert Clark of Auburn; and her longtime companion, Richard Marquis of New Hampshire.

She is predeceased by her husband, Stewart McCrellis, in 1995, whom she married in September 1959.

You are invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to Pauline’s life by visiting her guest book at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com.