NORTH BROOKFIELD- Pauline (Burnham) Racine, passed away Sunday ,November 6, 2016, at home after a long illness. She was predeceased by her brother William Burnham; a sister Jean Ledoux and her husband Donald Racine. She leaves a son David Racine; a granddaughter Terri A Dwight and great-granddaughter Caitlyn R Dwight all of North Brookfield. Pauline had a long career as a nurse who loved her patients. She also had a great love for her animals and enjoyed yard work and gardening. At her request there are no funeral services. In lieu of flowers she would like donations to be made to Second Chance Animal Shelter PO Box 136 East Brookfield,MA.01515. Pillsbury Funeral Home 44 Gilbert St. North Brookfield is assisting the family. For An online tribute please visit: Pillsburyfuneralhome.com