It is with great sadness that the family of Pauline Mae Kindig announces her passing on August 18, 2020, at the age of 96. Pauline resided with her daughter, Lisa Burchell, and her husband, Randy, during the last years of her life, before entering Wesley Health Care Center.
Pauline, affectionately known as Polly, was born on November 25th, 1923 in York, PA, the daughter of Clarence and Ollie Druck. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles Franklin Kindig, her sister, Grace Brickner, and her son, Ronald Eugene Kindig.
She is survived by her brother, Charles Druck of York, PA, and her three remaining children, Carol Cope of Irvine, CA, David Kindig of San Diego, CA, and Lisa Burchell of Stillwater, NY. She was blessed with seven grandchildren and five
great grandchildren.
Pauline was known as a loving wife and mother, as well as a hard worker who was always willing to shoulder any burden to help out her friends and family. She endured the stresses of World War II, as her husband served in the Pacific during the first years of her marriage. She faced the hardships of life, all while maintaining her sense of humor and strength of spirit. A kind and gentle soul, her family and close friends were what she treasured most. She was an avid reader and her cooking was legendary. She also loved music and had a beautiful singing voice. Her faith in God was central to her life and gave her peace in her final days.
Special thanks is given to her caregivers in her later years, which included Rae Johnson, Renee Cote’, and the caring staff of Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs.
In lieu of flowers , the family asks that any donations be made to the Wesley Health Care Center, 131 Lawrence St., Saratoga springs, NY 12866.
Pauline will be greatly missed by her family.
“Children and mothers never truly part. They are bound in the beating of each others heart.”
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