Pauline Brunette

OXFORD - Pauline E. (St. Laurent) Brunette, 82, of Sunset Avenue, died Saturday, May 21, 2011, at Parkview Hospital in Leicester after an illness. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Leo R. Brunette of Oxford; four children, Debra A. Seder of Dudley, Carol J. Brunette of Michigan, Lisa M. Prouty of Auburn, and Joseph L. Brunette of Spencer; four brothers, Joseph St. Laurent of Worcester, Donald St. Laurent of Warren, Raymond St. Laurent of Warren, and Ronald St. Laurent of Alabama; a sister, Joan Morin of Florida; six grandchildren, Adam Brunette, Paul Brunette, Julie Brunette, Samantha Prouty, Eric Prouty, and Jessica Seder; and many nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by two brothers, Richard St. Laurent and Robert St. Laurent; and two sisters, Virginia White and Evelyn St. Laurent. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Joseph and Delilah (Scholds) St. Laurent, and lived in Worcester before moving to Oxford 49 years ago. Mrs. Brunette worked at B&W Footware in Webster many years ago. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother, cared for her family above all things, and made the best apple pie in the world. A funeral will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, from Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford, followed by a Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Roch's Church, 332 Main St., Oxford. Burial will follow at St. Roch's Cemetery, Oxford. Calling hours are Tuesday, May 24, 2011, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.