With great spunk and Joie de Vivre our beautiful Polly is on to her next adventure. Predeceased by her parents Ronald Lyle Bourdon, Madelyn Teresa Darragh and her dear grandmother Mary Evelyn Sherry Darragh.
She will be forever loved and cherished by her daughters, Devan (Craig), Lauren (Nick), and her precious granddaughter Ireland.
She leaves her loving sisters, Carol (Yves), Nancy (François) and Marie (late David); nieces and nephews, numerous cousins and her dear Uncle Herb Darragh (Pincher Creek, Alberta).
Pauline grew up in southern Quebec where she spent the first 56 years of her life; 33 of those shared with her former spouse and cherished friend Larry. There they raised their family on a dairy farm in St. Bernard-de-Lacolle.
In retirement, Pauline’s childhood dream was always to venture West, bringing her to Victoria, BC where she enjoyed the last seven years of her life taking in its beauty. Her daughters, their partners and her grandchild enjoyed numerous visits while embracing her passion for Vancouver Island. This was the cherry that topped her beautiful life!
Pauline enjoyed working part time at W & J Wilson in Victoria which gave her an opportunity to immerse herself in the every day life of islanders. Our Polly enjoyed these past years travelling abroad and weekend adventures up island with her dear friend Tony.
In her final months, Pauline was lovingly surrounded, supported and cared for by her daughter’s Devan and Lauren as well as by her amazing “Posse”of friends: Anne, Melanie, Julie, Debbie, Leslie & Nick, Lonni, Michael & Gladdie, Helena, Teresa, Larry, Craigy, Barbara & Mike, Paul & Jeanne, Annie, Carrie, Grace & Dan, Lana, Heather, Kelly & Tom, Darren, Darnell, Odette, Derek & Simone, Marie & Joe, Antony, Jemma (Inspire Health) and her dear granddaughter Ireland and so many more angels…
It was more important to our Mother that we acknowledge her “Posse” of dear friends than recount her life. “I’ve lived a full life, my story is complete, and these beautiful people carried me through to my blissful departure and for that I have been blessed and am grateful “.
Our Polly was treated with compassion from the very beginning of her diagnosis. We are eternally grateful to Dr. Gregory Simon Rideout who was an amazing support to our mother. The Palliative and Hospice Response Team honoured and respected her every wish. Her Spirit will continue to inspire all who knew her!
Funeral arrangements are in the care of McCall Gardens Funeral Home.
Funeral Mass to be held at St. Andrews Catholic Cathedral, Victoria BC. on Thursday, August 28th, 2025 at 12 noon.
Pauline’s wish was that Donations may be made to the following organizations:
VictoriaHospice.org (Hospice Palliative Response Team)
InspireHealth.ca (Cancer Care) Victoria, BC.
Final resting place, St. Romain Catholic Church Cemetery, Hemmingford, Quebec and wherever the Wind will take her.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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One of the numerous cousins. Via fb, saw her living a second chapter. I know she was loved dearly. Condolences to her family that I met all too briefly, sisters and the rest of the cousins. A kind soul, gone too soon. Travel safely Pauline….
Very sad to say goodbye to such a lovely lively lady.
You will be missed by so many people
My deepest sympathies to Devan, Lauren and the family! Rest in peace Pauline
Love from Linda Morrison
Such a sad, sad loss of a beautiful lady and a beautiful person who was taken too soon.
We shall miss her terribly.
Our hearts go out to her family and Tony.
Sorry we are out of the country but will certainly raise a glass to her and celebrate her life.
The world has lost a very special Soul❣️ I will miss the authenticity of our friendship, your beautiful smile, and your spunk ready to do anything!
Devin, Lauren, Ireland, and Larry I’m so sorry for your loss. Her family meant the world to her. She made sure she had covered All basis for her kids before her next journey.
Pauline you’re so amazing in many ways and I’ll treasure our time together and your kindness.
Lauren, Devan and Ireland
We are so sad to hear of the passing of our lively
cousin Pauline
Our thoughts are with you during this painful time.
We offer you our sincere condoleances.
We feel so lucky to have shared the time we did with Pauline. She had this vibrant, one-of-a-kind spirit, and it was impossible not to love being around her. Though our time together was too short, she left a lasting mark on our hearts. Always remembered with a smile. Xx
Brennie & Sophie
So very sorry to hear of Pauline’s passing. My heartfelt sympathies to all who loved her. ❤️
Pauline you will be in my heart and mind for ever. We had the chance to grow up together…. in little school in Hemmingford… and finished high school in the same year. I keep good memories of our times together
Sincères condoléances à ta famille
Go in peace and be an angel for your loving family
Danielle xxxx
Pauline,s Family
So sorry to hear of Paulines passing.
Deepest Sympathy
Heather Anderson