Pauline Sainton English

Pauline Sainton English, 96, of south Toledo died peacefully on Sunday, January 24, 2016, surrounded by her loving family at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. She was born April 3, 1919 in Oconto, Wisconsin to Joseph and Helen Cole Sainton. Her father was a professional musician who found work all around the country until the family settled in Toledo in 1928. She was educated by the Sisters of St. Ursula from grade school through college and was a graduate of Ursuline Academy and Mary Manse College. Pauline Sainton and Leo Bernard English (Barney) were married October 12, 1940 in Rosary Cathedral chapel. When Barney died suddenly in September, 1958, they had eight children, all under 18. She was sustained throughout her life by her strong Catholic faith and her selfless dedication to family. Pauline went back to school and earned a master's degree in education at the University of Toledo. She then taught remedial reading for many years in the public schools. Having grown up in a musical household, she loved music and enjoyed especially Puccini operas and the works of Gilbert and Sullivan. Pauline had deep interest in family history and took inspiration from her mother's research and writing. In four trips to England in the 1980s, she found her father's family, got to know them for the first time and, to her great joy, formed close connections with them. More recently, she visited the town of Lutzelbourg, France from where ancestors on her mother's side had emigrated to Ohio in 1828. There she was welcomed into the home of distant relatives for a memorable afternoon's visit. Pauline was a member of the First Families of Huron County, Ohio. She was also active for many years in the Compass Club. In addition to her husband, Pauline was preceded in death by her brother Joseph Sainton, sister Rachel Sainton, daughter Ann English, and three grandchildren. She is survived by her sister Catherine Kellogg (Bellport, NY), foster child Jim Holly (Marie), daughters Therese English (Miguel Rodriguez) and Mary (Bob) Provonsha, her sons Bernie (Kim), John (Vicki), Bill (Nancy), Mark (Yolanda), and Jim (Debbie); by 19 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff of Hospice of Northwest Ohio, especially Trixie, Kathy Z., and Victoria, who did so much to enable Pauline to continue to enjoy living in her own home. The visitation will be at Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Road, on Friday, January 29 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m. A visitation will begin at Immaculate Conception Church on Saturday, January 30 at 9:00 a.m. followed by the funeral mass at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Please leave a condolence message for the family at CoyleFuneralHome.com

Pauline Sainton English

April 3, 1919 - January 24, 2016