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HILDESHEIM,
Pauline
Mary
Adela
75, of Halifax, Nova Scotia, died suddenly on December 18, 2003
in the Halifax Infirmary, Q.E. II. Born in Toronto, Ontario in
1928, she was the only child of Paul and Nora
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beginning of the First World War. Pauline attended Moulton College,
then took an Honours B.A. in modern languages and literature
from Trinity College in 1949 followed by an M.A. She went on
to teach French, Latin and German at Edgehill School for Girls
in Windsor Nova Scotia In 1953 she earned the degree of Bachelor
of Library Science at the University of Toronto. She was appointed
Assistant Librarian at the Halifax Memorial Library and then
became an Assistant Librarian at the University of Toronto Library.
Pauline returned to Halifax where she ultimately held the post
of Deputy Chief Librarian at the Halifax Memorial Library, which
she filled with great distinction until her retirement. During
her professional career, she earned the degrees of Master of
Library Science from the University of Toronto and Master of
Public Administration from Dalhousie University. Pauline was
a generous supporter of the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia and an
enthusiastic member of its Travel Committee, as well as being
an active member of the Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia. She was
Treasurer of the Canadian Federation of University Women, Halifax
Branch, a Member of the Congregational Council of the Cathedral
Church of All Saints. As well, she was Treasurer of the Cathedral
Branch of Anglican Church of Women, a member of the Cathedral
League, and a faithful communicant of the Anglican Church of
Canada. Pauline is survived by several cousins and her god-daughter,
Cynthia LANGLANDS, of Dallas, Texas. Pauline possessed a remarkable
memory along with high intelligence and a strong voluntary spirit,
and will be sadly missed by her family and many Friends. Cremation
has taken place. A memorial service will be held in early 2004.
Details to be announced later. Donations in Pauline's memory
can be made to the Cathedral Church of All Saints, the Art of
Gallery of Nova Scotia or a charity of choice.
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