Pauline “Polly” Knowlton

KNOWLTON, Pauline “Polly”, 89, of Dexter, on January 21, 2013. Burial services will be held in the spring at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Dexter. Arrangements are in the care of the Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, Dexter.

Pauline “Polly” Knowlton

    DEXTER – Pauline “Polly” Knowlton, 89, passed away Jan. 21, 2013, at Dexter Health Care following a long illness. She was born June 16, 1923, in Parkman, a daughter of Fred and Minnie (Kierstead) Hayes.

    She attended Sangerville High School. She also worked for many years as a CNA and retired from Pride Manufacturing in Guilford. Polly was a life member of Conner-Trafton Post # 119 American Legion Auxiliary and was a past president and secretary. She was also Past Fifth District President and Secretary/Treasurer. She was a member of the First Universalist Church of Dexter.

    She is survived by her husband, LeRoy; sons, Brian Colbry and wife, Barbara of New Jersey, Brent Colbry and wife, Deborah of Etna, Malcolm “Mickey” Colbry and wife, Debbie of Dover-Foxcroft; daughter, Diana Baird of Porter; step-son, Brian Knowlton; step-daughters, Nancy-Jo Brewer and Heidi Langan; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and step-grandchildren.

    She was predeceased by her parents and five brothers.

    The family would like to thank the staff of Dexter Health Care and Dr. Robert Lodato for their fine care of Polly.

    Burial services will be held in the spring at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Dexter. Services will be announced at a later time.

    Arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Dexter. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First Universalist Church of Dexter, PO Box 294, Dexter, ME 04930-0294. Those who wish may leave written condolences at www.CrosbyNeal.com.