Pauline Teresa Saxton

Pauline Teresa (Lawler) Saxton of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 14, 2025. Born on August 6, 1948, to Edward James Lawler, Jr. and Pauline “Mickey” (McGrane) Lawler in Philadelphia, PA. Pauline grew up with a strong sense of compassion and dedication. A proud Irish family, she had fond memories of time with family and spending hours with coloring books in her grandfather’s Irish Pub in South Philadelphia. Pauline graduated from Archbishop Prendergast in Upper Darby, PA and went on to earn a nursing degree from Villanova University in Pennsylvania. Over the course of her career, she cared for patients on dialysis, in medical surgery and geriatric, and concluded her career in psychiatric care. Her commitment to serving others extended to her time in the military, where she proudly served her country. She was active Army during Desert Storm, with duty as an Emergency Room/Triage nurse in Ft. Sam Houston and later Ireland Army Hospital in Ft Knox, Kentucky. While at Ireland Army Hospital, she established the psychiatric unit for returning soldiers with PTSD. She remained in the Army National Guard when returning to Delaware, retiring as a Lt. Colonel with 22 years duty. In her retirement years, she participated in Bible Study and enjoyed travel, making memories in frequent visits to Williamsburg, VA, family fun in Orlando, FL and seeing castles in Europe. Pauline especially liked celebrating the holiday season with the Grand Illumination in Williamsburg. Most of all, she enjoyed time with her family, hosting Easter and Christmas brunches and other family gatherings. She also loved her trips to the hair salon to talk with the ladies and getting her nails done at the nail salon. Pauline will be remembered for her kindness, her generosity, and her dedication to family. She touched the lives of many and will be dearly missed. Pauline was predeceased by her beloved parents. She is survived by her devoted husband, Elmer David Saxton, Jr.; and her loving children: Donald (Sharon) Wiegner. Jr., Amy Saxton, Karen (Michael) Peyton, and Kimberly Saxton; and several nieces and nephews. Pauline was blessed with wonderful grandchildren: Ashley (Jacole) Wiegner Baker, Donald (Alexis) Wiegner III, Matthew (Emily) Wiegner, Michael Peyton, Jr., Katy Peyton, Luke Saxton Watson, Evelyn Saxton, and Anthony Saxton. She also lovingly welcomed her great-grandchildren, Donald IV and TJ, in 2024. Services to honor Pauline's life will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home, 635 Churchman’s Rd, Newark, DE 19702. A visitation will be held from 10-11AM followed by the funeral service at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Tunnel of Towers (https://t2t.org/) or the VFW National Home (https://vfwnationalhome.org/ ).

Pauline Teresa Saxton

August 6, 1948 - February 14, 2025

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