It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Pauline Cooke, 58 years, of Springhill, on Sunday, December 28, 2025 with her sisters by her side in Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Amherst, NS.

Born in Toronto, ON, she was a daughter of the late William and Audrey (Matthews) MacDonald.

The ultimate mother, sister, aunt and friend.  Pauline was a beloved prankster, adventurer and Salvation Army volunteer.  She was a lover of hunting, fishing, playing bingo, and making memories with family.  She left us too soon, but her jokes and laughter will live on.

She will be dearly missed by her children Jessica Cooke (Dave Collins), Springhill and Timothy Cooke (Amanda Marks), Amherst; daughter in law Kate Bird, Amherst; grandchildren Alice, Harrison, Eli, Dylan, Kaliyah, Max, Liam, Isabella, Preston, Dameian and Dayton; brothers, Edward Matthews, Amherst, and William (Jennifer) MacDonald, Dorchester, NB; sisters, Jeannie (Peter) Nyitrai-Hacz and Kelly (Tim) MacDonald-Tucker; several nieces and nephews; as well as her best friend Bev Brown.

She was pre-deceased by her daughter Marilyn; granddaughter Christine; and the love of her life, Wayne Hoeg.

Pauline's arrangements are under the care and direction of the A. H. Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill, (902 597 2361).  A Graveside Committal Service will be held for Pauline on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 10:00 am in Hillside Cemetery, Springhill, NS

Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Pauline's online memorial at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the A.H. Brown Funeral Home Facebook Page.