1917 – 2016

AUBURN — Pearl M. Coyne, 99, of 276 Gamage Ave., Auburn, died Thursday, Sept. 22,  at the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice Services.

Born in Auburn on Jan. 2, 1917, she was the daughter of Frank and Albina Normandeau Coyne. She was educated in Auburn schools, and was a graduate of Edward Little High School, Class of ’35. After graduation, Pearl went to work as a salesperson at the B. Peck Department Store for several years, and then worked in the offices of Shapiro Brothers in Auburn for 17 years. She then worked in the lunch program of the Auburn School Department for seven years before retiring. Always very creative and artistic, she was an avid painter and was a longtime member of LA Arts.

Survivors include a brother, Thomas of Pipe Creek, Texas, many nieces and nephews throughout the country, and many great-nieces and great-nephews.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by four brothers, Joseph, James, Eugene and William.

Condolences may be found online at www.albert-burpee.com.