Pauline S France

Guilderland- Pauline S. France, 74, passed away peacefully at her home, after a long illness on Thursday, March 24, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schenectady, N.Y. on July 21, 1939, Pauline was the daughter of Frank and Grace Santillo. Pauline graduated from Mont Pleasant High School in 1957. She immediately went to work for New York State. She later went to work for Mont Pleasant High School, serving as the secretary to the Assistant Principal, retiring in 1988. In her golden years Pauline devoted all of her time to family, especially her grandchildren who were her pride and joy. Pauline had a magnetic personality. She lit up a room with her contagious laughter, love of life and her ability to tell a great joke. She was very devoted to her children and grandchildren and was just as proud and devoted to her nieces and nephews and their children. If there was an event, play or a game she was sure to be their if at all possible. She was spiritual, supremely devoted to family and friends, and had unconditional love for them. She also gave back to society: volunteering at Equinox Thanksgiving Dinners for the needy, as well as various other charities. If Pauline loved you, you knew it. Her spirit will be missed for many generations to come. Pauline is predeceased by her mother, Grace; step father, William Houck and her sister Josie. She is the beloved wife of 49 years to James W. France Jr.; beloved mother of Kimberly Foley (Jim Petteys), Scott France, Cassandra McRae (David); loving grandmother of Desiree Petteys, Raven Petteys, Karis McRae, Patrick McRae, Luke France and Abby France; doting great-grandmother of Cameron, Tony, Adriana, Deegan and Alyssah; beloved sister of Virginia Attanasio (Gil), Tom Houck (Diane),Jack Houck (Gail) and Frank Santillo. Pauline is also survived by many nieces,nephews and cousins. Calling hours will be held Sunday April 27 from 4 to 7pm at the DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, 1605 Helderberg Ave., Rotterdam. Funeral services begin Monday 9:15am at the funeral home, followed at 10am by a Mass of Christian Burial at the Church of St. Madeleine Sophie, 3500 Carman Rd. Guilderland. Burial will follow in Schenectady Memorial Park, Rotterdam. A special thank you to: Dr. Wm. Tetreault, Dr. R. Bush and, Dr. V. Carsillo. Thanks also to the staff at Rubin Dialysis Center, Clifton Park(Kathy, Chris and Lisa) Contributions in Pauline's honor would be appreciated to the American Diabetes Assoc. 2 Pine West Plaza, Suite 204 Washington Ave. Extension Albany, N.Y. 12205 or Community Hospice of Schenectady, 1411 Union St. Schenectady, N.Y. 12308 online condolences may be left at www.demarcostonefuneralhome.com