Pauline Lipp passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 15, 2021, at Braddan Private Hospital at the age of 95 years old. She is predeceased by her husband Thomas, sister Jane, and brothers Steve and Walter. She is lovingly remembered by daughters Cindy, Janet (Jeff), and Joanne (Kelly), grandchildren Jessica, Kyla and Rylee and her surviving sisters Anne and Stella as well as relatives, many extended family members and friends. Prayers will be offered Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at 7 PM at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 2881 Main St, Vancouver, BC. Funeral Mass at St. Pat’s may be personally attended with those wearing Masks on Wednesday, January 19, 2021. Mass at 11 AM will be celebrated by Rev. Robert Masternak. At 10:30 AM the family will start the remembrances and eulogy. Burial and a celebration of life will be held later in the year.
Pauline was an avid volunteer for catholic charities such as St. Patrick’s Parish Women’s Auxiliary, Mount St. Joseph Hospital gift shop, and the St. Vincent de Paul thrift stores, volunteering for over 25 years. She hosted and was a MOM to many ESL students from all over the world who came to Vancouver to learn English. She worked part time at Safeway for many years. She loved her garden and loved to share the produce with friends and neighbours.
In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, 1738 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V5L 1S9. Condolences for the family may be left at www.kearneyfs.com.