Pauline T. Carrier

WINSLOW – Pauline T. Carrier, 87, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, after a brief illness.Mom was born on Nov. 26, 1934, in Winslow, the daughter of Albert and Leda (Talbot) Quirion. She attended Winslow schools and was employed the vast majority of her life by the C. F. Hathaway Company, retiring in 1997.She married Robert L. Carrier on May 5, 1956. They spent 63 wonderful and loving years together until his death in 2019.Her family was always in her thoughts and prayers. Her grandchildren cherished Mem’s prayers for whatever ventures they pursued. Mom was fortunate enough to know each of her five great grandchildren well and that filled her with great adoration. She loved life and found great joy in feeding the wild and domestic animals in her backyard daily. She believed living in the moment.The first verse of the song “My Way” sung by Frank Sinatra encapsulates best how she led her life:  “And now the end is here. And so, I face that final curtain. My friend I will make it clear. I’ll state my case, of which I am certain. I’ve lived a life that is full.I travelled each and every highway and more, much more I did it, I did it my way.”Mom was predeceased by her beloved husband, Robert; by her parents, Albert and Leda; by her sister, Lorraine Morey and her husband, Ted Morey; by her brother, Joseph B. R. (Ronald) Quirion; by her brother, Robert Quirion; by her brother, Raymond Quirion and his wife, Enid Quirion; by her sister, Gloria Quirion; by her brother-in-law, Robert Cryan; and by her brother-in-law Eddie Carrier and his wife, Virginia (Jane) Carrier.Pauline is survived by her son, Bruce Carrier and his wife, Rachael Carrier of Winslow; by her grandson, Tristan Carrier and his wife, Megan Carrier and their children, Maxwell and Oliver of Hollis, NH; by her grandson, Colby Carrier and his wife, Danielle Carrier and their children, Parker and Everly of Chevy Chase, Md.; by her granddaughter, Chelsea McCarthy and her husband, James McCarthy and their daughter, Elle of Newburyport, Mass.; by her sister, Delores Cryan; by her brother, Roger Quirion and his wife, Debbie Quirion; by her sister-in-law, Lorraine Quirion; by her sister-in-law, Doris Quirion; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.The family would like to express thanks and gratitude to the many providers who cared for Mom in her later years: Erica Hall PA-C of Thayer Internal Medicine, Dr. Lindsey Hathaway of the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care and Regan and Dawn of Maine General Home Care and Hospice and each of their staff. Their professionalism and compassion were greatly appreciated.Honoring her request, there will be no viewing and no funeral service. There will be a private committal/prayer service at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville, ME. An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.com.In lieu of flowers and contributions, do something that would please her/make her smile, such as taking someone you love out to a dinner and/or a show, telling them you love them and saying those things we unfortunately wish we had said before it is too late.