Pauline Olsen

In Loving Memory of Pauline G. Olsen

Pauline Olsen (née Pelerine), age 92, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026.

A mother of five daughters, she also leaves behind grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, she married Herman Olsen in 1953 and became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1959. She enjoyed quilting and was known for her creative craftsmanship, leaving behind pieces that will be remembered and appreciated. She also made beautiful handmade rugs and even designed some of the patterns.

Pauline was predeceased by her parents, David Joseph Pelerine and Elizabeth Ann (née Richard) Pelerine, as well as her siblings Wilfred Arthur Pelerine, Henry Pelerine, Helen Margaret Pelerine Richard, and Elizabeth Ann Pelerine.

She is survived by her sister, Mary Cameron of Antigonish, NS; her daughters, Paulette Thatcher of Hanover, PA, Jane Olsen of Clifton Forge, VA, Barbara Mendiola of Charlotte, NC, Sandra Lyden, and Tricia Tyler of Pulaski, VA; her grandchildren, Jeremy Thatcher of Hanover, PA, Krista Olsen of Roanoke, VA, Rebecca Thatcher of Hanover, PA, Ian Bennett, Stephannie Homa, and Sarah Bean of Charlotte, NC; her great-grandchildren, Aislinn and Maeve Thatcher of Hanover, PA, Charlotte Grace Bean and Everly Rose Bean of Charlotte, NC.

A private family service will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a local hospice organization in gratitude for the care and comfort she received in her final days.