Pauline Mayhew

WATERVILLE – Pauline Mayhew passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Born in Manchester, New Hampshire, on Aug. 13, 1939, Pauline grew up and attended local schools, graduating from Manchester Central High School in 1959. She remained in Manchester for many years, where she raised her four children and met the love of her life, Jack Mayhew.

Pauline and Jack were married on April 14, 1973, and moved to Maine in 1975, where they built a life filled with friendship, community, and adventure. Pauline was a vibrant and active member of her community. She made lasting friendships through her love of volleyball, her involvement with the Kotlas-Waterville Sister City Connection, and her work as a beloved substitute teacher in the schools of Winslow, Vassalboro, and China. Traveling the world brought her great joy, as she and Jack explored new places and formed lasting connections wherever they went.

Above all, Pauline cherished her family. Being a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother was her greatest joy, and she approached these roles with love, grace, and unwavering devotion.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Jack Mayhew; her parents, Catherine and Harry Hogancamp; her siblings, Barbara Dufresne, John Hogancamp, and William Hogancamp; and her grandson, Cameron Mayhew.

Pauline is survived by her four children: Cheryl Bumps (Joseph), Maureen Hocking (Tad), Thomas Lafreniere (Rebecca), and David Lafreniere (Angela); and her two stepchildren: Michelle Kosten (Bob) and Michael Mayhew. She also leaves behind her grandchildren: Rachel Carpenter (Dean), Amanda Shorey (Drew), Benjamin Lafreniere (Brittany), Hannah Rogers (Mitch), Nathan Lafreniere, Karyssa Kosten, and Brandon Mayhew; as well as her cherished great-grandchildren: Ella, Calvin, Alexandria, Shiloh, Oliver, Beau, Blake, Jude, Parker, and Sawyer.

She is also survived by her dear friends Mary Coombs and Barbara Botto, along with a large extended family and many friends from across the world whose lives she touched with warmth and kindness.

Pauline’s family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the compassionate volunteers from Hospice and the dedicated staff at Oak Grove, who cared for her with love and respect.

Services:

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Riposta Funeral Home of Belfast.

A burial ceremony will take place at the Augusta Maine Veterans Cemetery, 163 Mount Vernon Road, on July 25, 2025, at noon, where Pauline will be laid to rest alongside her beloved Jack. A celebration of her life will follow at her home in Vassalboro.