Pauline M. Clifford

Pauline M. Clifford, 96, died April 28, 2020 at The Pines at Rutland.

She was born in Rutland, June 25, 1923, daughter of Thomas and Pauline (Baldwin) Traynor.

She was a 1941 graduate of Mount St. Joseph Academy.

Pauline married John C. Clifford Dec. 6, 1944 in Albany, NY.

Pauline worked at Huntoon Business Machines and Rutland City Public Schools where she was also a foster grandparent.

Surviving are a daughter, Nancy A. Clifford and her companion, Raelene Bardwell of Bennington; 3 sons, Michael Clifford (Charleen) of LaFeria, TX Jack Clifford (Martha) of Castleton and Paul Clifford (Lisa) of Rutland; 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband, John C. Clifford in 2003; a daughter, Jeanne Holleman in 2007; 2 brothers, Willard and Allan Traynor; an infant son, Timothy P. Clifford in 1956.

A mass of Christian Burial will be held at a later date in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.

Private burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Rutland County Humane Society, Stevens Rd., Pittsford, VT. 05763.

Arrangements are by the Clifford Funeral Home.