Pauline M. Berry of Caro, age 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2014 in her home at Timberline Lodge in Caro. She was born September 22, 1919 in Vassar, the third child of the late Evert and Nellie (Ross) Safford. Pauline attended Vassar School and graduated in 1937. As a teenager Pauline worked at the Vassar Theater, and helped with small jobs for her dad on the family farm. Pauline Safford was united in marriage with Donald Berry on May 30, 1940 in Caro. They lived in Vassar before moving to Caro in 1946. Donald preceded her in death on July 10, 1989. Pauline is survived by her children: David A. Berry, Sr. of Skidway Lake and Tryon, North Carolina, Robert O. (Kay) Berry of Greenbush and Goldsboro, North Carolina, Linda L. (Timothy) Kempf of Lake Orion, Paula S. (David) Lagos of Cass City, Clinton W. Berry of Frankenmuth and Wildwood, Florida, Donna J. (Karl) Witkovsky of Cass City; eleven grandchildren, and numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Pauline was preceded in death by one sister, Louise Aranyos; one brother, Carl Safford; a daughter-in-law, Janet Berry; and a great-granddaughter, Ashley Lagos. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 4, 2014 at the Indianfields Township Cemetery Chapel in Caro with Pastor Mark of Hometown Hospice officiating. Burial will follow at Indianfields Township Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Chapel on Monday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 2:00 p.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the charity of the donor’s choice. The family was assisted with these arrangements by the Ransford Collon Funeral Home of Caro. Friends may share memories, thoughts and prayers online at www.RansfordCollon.com.
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