Pauline G. Hearn, 98

MILFORD - Pauline G. Hearn,of Milford, passed away at the Milford Center, Milford, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008. She was 98. She was born in Laurel on June 7, 1910, a daughter of the late Isaiah and Florence Carey. Pauline was a loving homemaker. She had once worked at the Laurel Middle School in the cafeteria and volunteered at the Good Samaritan Shop. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church in Laurel. Her family cherishes her memory as a wonderful mother and an excellent cook. Mrs. Hearn was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Hearn Sr., whom passed in 1980; her son, Roger Hearn whom passed in 1974; and a daughter, Marie Hearn whom passed in 1931. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Grace Dewitt, Sarah Wharton and Betty Paul. She is survived by her sons, Raymond Hearn Jr. and his wife Joyce of Salisbury, Md., William Hearn and his wife Bonnie of Laurel, and Ronald Hearn and his wife Anita of Milford; her daughters, Betty Graham of Milford and Joyce Ann Ewart of Seaford; a sister, Kathleen Young of Georgetown; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday in the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, 700 West St., Laurel, where friends and family may call one hour prior to the service. The Rev. Dale Evans will officiate. Internment will follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Laurel. Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church c/o Ellen Hearn, 36197 Susan Beach Road, Delmar, DE 19940.