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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My deepest condoléances to the family, Pauline will surely be missed by all.
Pauline,
So many times I saw your new life pic in Vancouver,I haven’t paused to take a chance to write to you, and I thought one day I will visit you in Vancouver and we will laugh and chat again. Never thought in this way I write to you again.
I loved your laugh every time when we worked together,your positive energy always inspired me! You liked sharing your thoughts,your life, I admired your courage and always followed your heart. I will miss you.
一路走好！
Pauline was my neighbor growing up, played with her and her 3 sisters many days. Plenty of evenings were spent playing baseball, where Jim would always hit the ball across the road where we all scrambled for the ball. Many of hours where spent playing kick the can, hide and seek and many more. Our Childhood was a great one! My memories are not forgotten nor will they ever be. Rest in Peace Pauline.
Devan, Lauren and Ireland, I’m so sorry for your loss, I really enjoyed working with your mom, sharing in fun, conversations and treats, she was a great friend!
So very sorry for your family’s loss~ Pauline & I shared our granddaughter Ireland & she asked me to watch over her & keep her memory alive! May she now rest in peace ☘️☀️Ellen
Pauline, you quickly became my friend when we worked together at W & J Wilson’s. Your joy, positive attitude, and honest candour made the days a lot of fun at work. You will be sincerely missed. My condolences to the family. Pauline was always raving about you all. <3
Beautiful obituary for your beautiful mom (Polly)
You will have a special place in our hearts our dear Pauline. Deepest sympathy to Devan, Lauren and family at this difficult time. Good night God bless Pauline R.i.P Love from Marie & Joe in Australia
My heartfelt sympathies to her family. Her spirit will live on.
May your beautiful and precious mom rest in peace. So deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all who knew and loved her.
Pauline’s smile and laughter will be missed. Condolences to the family