Pauline (Medeiros) Ashley, age 87 of Lakeville, passed away on October 21, 2025 at Morton Hospital.

She was the wife of the late Thomas M. Ashley.

Born in Fall River, Pauline was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Teixeira) Medeiros.

Before retiring, Mrs. Ashley was employed with the Town of Lakeville as a secretary.

She enjoyed knitting, watching Jerry Springer, she enjoyed watching a good movie, most of all Pauline cherished time spent with her family and friends.

Pauline is survived by her loving children, Thomas Ashley of Lakeville and Cheryl Rafferty of FL, grandmother of Hailey Ashley, Thomas J. Ashley, Bret Avila, Jay Sullivan and Liam Sullivan, she

was also the companion of the late Brian Bouchard. Pauline’s funeral with visitation will be held on Friday October 31,2025 at 9am with a funeral service to begin at 10am in the Chapel of the Silva Funeral Home 80 Broadway (at Saint Mary’s Square) Taunton.

Interment will follow in Howland Cemetery in Lakeville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts made to a charity of one’s choice in Pauline’s memory, would be deeply appreciated. For expressions of sympathy, to sign an online guestbook, to plant a tree in her memory or to light a memorial candle, visit www.silvafuneralhome.com