WALDOBORO — June Pauley, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and steadfast friend, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on September 6, 1948, to Merritt and Helmi (Lapinen) Abbott, June was a warm and generous soul who possessed a rare ability to make everyone she met feel cherished.

June grew up in Boothbay Harbor and later moved to Waldoboro, where she attended Waldoboro High School. She found great pride and satisfaction in her professional life, dedicating more than 30 years to G.T.E. Sylvania. Her legendary work ethic was punctuated by a remarkable streak of "perfect attendance" awards year after year—a true testament to her reliability and disciplined nature.

While her dedication to her career was admirable, June’s heart belonged to her people. She was a woman in constant, joyful motion. Whether she was popping in on a neighbor down the street or traveling to Florida to visit her daughter and grandchildren, June was always "on the go." She was most at home wherever there was a hot pot of coffee and a friendly conversation to be had; her regular visits and easy laughter will be deeply missed by the many circles she moved through.

June was predeceased by her husband, Jack O. Pauley; her brother Eino Abbott; and her sister Viola Hoch.

She is survived by her siblings Nancy Post and her husband Henry of Waldoboro, Senja Baker of Nobleboro, Pam Thibodeau and her husband Robert of Warren, John Abbott and his wife Cathy of Waldoboro, and Deborah Turner and her husband Dale of Waldoboro. She also leaves behind her sister-in-law and special friend Julie French and her husband John of Camden.

Her legacy continues through her children: Lisa Dow and her husband Dana of Waldoboro, Kathy Foster and her husband David of Parrish, Florida, and Jason Pauley and his wife Kimberly of Auburn; and her stepchildren: Kim Pauley and her husband Brad Thomas of Westbrook, Scott Pauley and his wife Cheryl of St. George, Kathy Pauley of Liberty, Ruth Dodd of Belmont, and Karen Heal and her husband Bill of Warren. June also leaves behind a multitude of grandchildren and great grandchildren who loved her dearly and will forever cherish her memory.

Service Information:

Family and friends are invited to a time of visitation on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main Street, Waldoboro.

A funeral service will be held Friday, March 13, 2026, at 2 p.m., at First Baptist Church, 71 Grace Avenue, Waldoboro.

As we remember June, let her boundless love, her passion for life, and her gift for making others feel seen, inspire us all to do the same.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hall Funeral Home, Waldoboro.

To extend a condolence or share a story with the Pauley family, please visit June’s Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.