It’s with great sadness our family announces the passing of Pauline on Wednesday, March 6th, 2019 at her home in Victoria surrounded by her loved ones, after a short but brave battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was born on February 8th, 1951 in Badger, Newfoundland and was very proud to be one of 17 children of Sylvester and Maude Hurley (predeceased).
She is survived by her husband, Brian Mason; former husband, Frank and son, Derek Porter; daughter-in-law, Caren Porter; grandchildren, Cole, Madison, and Kayla Porter and Kelela Groulx; sisters, Isabel Hayes, Theresa Newman, and Marion Paul; brothers, Terry, Tony, Damien, Neil and Frank Hurley and Jarrod McKenna; stepdaughter, Cheryl Mason (Groulx) and stepson, Michael Mason and her countless nieces and nephews. Pauline was predeceased by her brothers, Jack, Bruce, Justin, Brendan, Paul, Joseph and Gerard Hurley.
Pauline was well known for her endless energy and passion for business. It was often said that when she walked in a room, she would light it up with her incredible spirit. Over her many years, she had several rewarding careers. Starting out in sales and accounting with many well-known companies, her entrepreneurial spirit and drive eventually led her to follow her dreams and take the bold and unwavering leap to becoming her own boss, starting and establishing many successful businesses. Her most recent passions led her into real estate and becoming an independent Community Health Care Worker, where she truly loved giving of herself to the elderly and disabled.
She has always had a huge heart, often putting the needs of others ahead of her own. May she forever rest in peace, knowing that she is loved and missed by so many.
The family would like to extend a special heartfelt thank-you to all the Doctors and Nurses at both hospice and home care for their compassionate care and kindness and especially to Pauline’s niece, RN Michelle Paul for her loving care and support!
A Celebration of Life will be held at Pauline’s home, 1154 Nature Park Place, Victoria, BC, V9B 0S6, on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Canadian Cancer Society and the SPCA.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Our prayers and condolences goes out to all of Pauline’s family and her brothers and sisters and all who loved her. Rest in peace cousin.
My deepest condolences to the family xo May Aunt Pauline be at peace.
My thoughts and prayers at with the family at this most difficult time…May the memories that you have help you find peace….Sheila(Nee Hurley) and Kevin Butt…
To Brian and Families,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all . I am so very sorry for your loss.
I was Paulines scheduler at Beacon Community Services for at least 10 years she was always an amazing home support worker and went above and beyond for caring for her clients. She will be greatly missed .
Colleen Erichsen
Rest In Peace
Her energy was endless; her light undeniable.
She was a force to be reckoned with and her death has punched a void into our lives that will never be filled.I live with the hope that you are with our parents and siblings now.
RIP sissy….you’ve earned it.
I will forever Miss my sister my friend Pauline it has only been a week but feels like months . I am left with many beautiful memories over the years especially when we would end our day with a long phone chats. I love you sister and Rest High on the Mountain .
Dear Brian and family, I have known Pauline for some time and will miss her a great deal. She was the best caregiver a client could hope for and I always could count on her best practices. I am so so sorry for your loss. Sadly, Deborah Fayerman, SSC
My family was so fortunate to have had Pauline in our lives. She was an amazing caregiver for my mother, Nettie, who is now 95. We truly believe that Pauline is the reason Mom made it to age 95. She and Mom had such a loving, warm relationship. Pauline’s energy was infectious and it is hard to accept that she is gone.We will miss her terribly but are so grateful to have known her.