Pauline Michaud

Pauline Michaud, 85, of New Britain went to dance with the stars on March 22, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late George & Emma Albert.

Born in St Leonard, New Brunswick, Canada on March 15, 1938 she came to New Britain in 1956 after graduating from Dalhousie Commercial College in New Brunswick, Canada.

Pauline worked in different factories until 1979 when she found her true vocation, which was a blessing for the children of the Consolidated School District of New Britain.  Pauline was filled with compassion, kindness, gentleness and patience. Students were blessed with her unconditional love for 32 years until her retirement.

Pauline's commitment to New Britain Schools continued with her roles as Roosevelt Middle School Social Committee President, New Britain Association of Educational Secretaries President, Vice-President and Treasurer. She was also an Erwin Home Resident Council Chairperson where she made her home since 2001. Pauline was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church. She was a faithful volunteer for the Connecticut Breast Health Initiative, the Salvation Army, RSVP, and "Warm the Children".  Pauline accepted life's challenges with optimism, good humor and energy.

Pauline lived life to the fullest.  She especially loved cruising and traveling.  After her retirement, she enjoyed bus trips with the Newington Seniors, Foxwoods Casino, Setback Club with the Newington Seniors and especially her Friday Setback Club at the Wethersfield Community Center. She became a cherished member of every community she joined, bringing laughter and joy to the lives of those who knew her. She was an avid sports fan and followed both baseball (Red Sox) and football (New York Giants) seasons religiously.

Pauline was blessed with three children, Gary Michaud of Middletown, Lynn Michaud of Bristol, Bryan Michaud of Branford; three grandchildren, Gary Jr., Dylan, and Bruce; and a special friend Carol Amenta.

She was predeceased by five siblings from Canada.  She leaves her brothers, Rheal Albert of Southington and Clifford Albert of Montreal, as well as several nieces and nephews from Connecticut and Canada.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 31, at 11:00 am at St. Joseph Church, Divine Providence Parish.  Calling hours will be Friday morning from 9:00 am until 10:30 am at Erickson Hansen Funeral Home, 411 S. Main St., New Britain.  Memorial donations may be made to Connecticut Breast Health Initiative, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051 or to St. Joseph Church, 195 South Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051.