Pauline T. Albee

Pauli passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving, devoted son, Kyle, and daughter-in-law Starr on the evening of Maundy Thursday, at the tender age of 97. Born in Montpelier, Vermont in 1926 to Willard and Grace Tacey, she was the youngest of six children.  Pauli grew up in Barre playing sports with her five older brothers. After graduation from Spaulding High School in 1944.  Pauli worked as a telephone operator for 15 years. Her brothers later all served in WWII and came home without a scratch.  She married Winston “Larry” Albee in 1959 then moved to Waterbury Center, where their son Kyle was born.  While raising her son, Pauli also took great care of her own mother who lived with them until her passing in 1976, at the age of 93.  Larry passed away in January 1979, leaving her to raise her only child Kyle, with a combination of love, thoughtfulness, generosity, and respect for others.

Pauli moved to The Terraces in Shelburne in 2005, where she instantly gained a wonderful group of friends that she enjoyed socializing with and took part in all their activities.  In addition, she enjoyed flower gardening, watching her beloved Red Sox and golf, which she played in her younger years. Pauli always had a wonderful zest for life. You could always count on her for a quick little one liner, and a smile on her face.  She was always optimistic, laughed easily, and saw the good in others. She was meticulous in her appearance and took great care to coordinate her daily outfits.

Pauli is survived by her son Kyle, daughter-in-law Starr, along with Starr’s parents, John, and Judy Nailor of Shelburne.  The Hoyt Family of FL and NC, to whom she was always known as “Aunt Pauli”.  Thanks go out to Dorothy Micklas and the wonderful staff at The Terraces, and the caring staff at The Gazebo, which made her final months very meaningful.   A special thank you also to Katherine Yantz her friend, and caregiver, because “Kathy always makes everything better.”

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 18th 11am at the Charlotte Congregational Church.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Pope Memorial Frontier Animal Society in Orleans, VT where her beloved feline Bootsy was adopted.  Pauli adored cats and they loved her.  She will be greatly missed.  You will always remain our “Sunshine” who forever, will be loved to the “The Moon and Back”.