Pauline B. Lapre, 99, of Somerset, wife of the late Walter C. Lapre, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2024 at Charlton Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Fall River, she was a daughter of the late Arthur Gagnon and the late Florence (Sylvia) Gagnon.

Prior to her retirement she worked as a waitress in the local restaurant industry for many years. An avid walker, she also loved traveling, dining out, and simply having her occasional glass of wine. Most important to Pauline was spending quality time with her loving family.

She leaves her children, Michael Britland of Hawaii, Patrick Britland of California, and Judi Sterne and her husband, Robert, of Somerset; her six grandchildren, Bobbie Sterne, Heidi Johnston, Brittany Britland, Kelly Britland, Kekai Britland, and Kaleo Frank; her twelve great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Pearl Siems and the late Barbara Connors.

Her funeral arrangements were private. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation in Pauline's memory to: St. Anne's Shrine Preservation Society, 818 Middle St., Fall River, MA 02721 OR St Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude PL, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.

Family members are always grateful for relatives and friends wishing to make in-person expressions of kindness and support. If you were unable to do so, for any reason, all are urged to express their sympathy online or by mail. To ensure that said condolences and/or sympathy cards reach the family, please always make sure that submissions online are made directly through the funeral home's website (www.silvafaria.com) and not through a third party. Thank you!