Pauline C. Torr ... enjoyed making clothes

ROCHESTER - Pauline C. Torr, 82, of Rochester died Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Somersworth, New Hampshire on September 18, 1933, she was the daughter of Elsie (Turcotte) and Thomas Perron. She attended school in Somersworth, and later received a degree from McIntosh College. In 1953 she married her sweetheart Ralph who was serving in the United States Air Force. They moved to Tacoma, Washington for a time before returning home to settle in New Hampshire. After raising four children, Pauline worked for Wentworth Douglass Hospital in the emergency department for a time before working at Strafford County WIC where she worked for 20 years before retiring.
Above all her greatest joy and accomplishment was being a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Spending time with her husband and family are memories that she treasured most. She was the center of love and joy that her family cherished beyond measure. Her great faith was such a beloved gift and was evident by helping others in times of need. So many lives were touched by her friendship and acts of kindness from the heart. She enjoyed and was very gifted in sewing as well as knitting. She loved making clothes, quilts and knitting scarfs, mittens and afghans and often donated winter scarfs to those in need.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years Ralph W. Torr of Rochester, Her children Ralph W. Torr and his wife Julie O'Keefe of Owings, Maryland; Mark D. Torr of Rochester; Wayne D. Torr and his wife Trisha of Rochester; Lynn (Torr) Williams and her husband Timothy of Rochester, ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Pauline was predeceased by brothers Armand, Gerard, George, and her twin brother Paul, sisters Rose (Perron) Perreault, Priscilla (Perron) Drake, and Roberta Perron.
The family wishes to thank Cornerstone VNA Hospice for the great comfort and support given to them during Pauline's period of care.