Southbridge: Pauline V. (Bail) Talisman, 93, passed away on Friday, Jan. 20 ^th in the Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center, Worcester after an illness.

Her husband, Michael R. Talisman, died in 2001. She leaves a son, Russell M. Talisman and his wife Deborah of Auburn; a daughter, Michelle G. Talisman and her husband Carleton Waters of Costa Mesa, CA; a nephew, Laurent (Larry) Coutu and his wife Pauline of Mapleville, RI; and a great niece, Michelle Coutu of Pawtucket, RI.  She was predeceased by her two sisters, Lorraine Coutu and Theresa Bail.  She was born in Southbridge to Hermas and Lillian (Girard) Bail. She was a graduate of the former Mary E. Wells High School.

Pauline served the town of Southbridge as its Assistant Town Clerk for many years until her retirement in 1997.  After her retirement she dedicated much of her time as a member of the Harrington Auxiliary of Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge and received  the President's Volunteer Service Award in recognition of her commitment. She was also a member of the Community Organ Club, the Southbridge Women's Club, the Red Hat Society, and the Tuesday Club on Webster Lake. When her children were young Pauline was a Cub Scout Den Mother, a Brownie Leader and a Girl Scout Leader.

The family wishes to offer heartfelt thanks to the organizations and their teams who cared for Pauline in her last years. The Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center has been her home for the last three years and they have consistently offered understanding and compassionate care throughout her time there. In the final days of her life, Notre Dame Hospice provided support to her and the family as she slipped away, never wavering in the exceptional care provided by all members of the team.

Her funeral service will be held on Friday, Jan. 27 ^th , at 11:00am in the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge.  Burial will follow in New Notre Dame Cemetery, Southbridge.  A calling hour in the funeral home will be held on Friday, Jan. 27 ^th , from 10:00 to 11:00 am, prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Harrington Auxiliary, 100 South Street, Southbridge, MA 01550.