It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pauline Ethel Baxter.
Pauline was born in Bradford on March 24th 1940 and lived in Wibsey. When she married she moved to Idle and brought up her family to then go back to Wibsey.
Pauline started her nursing career at 18 years old in 1958 at St Lukes hospital Bradford. Pauline became fully qualified at the age of 21 becoming a staff nurse in 1962. She soon started her training in Midwifery working on the special care baby unit.
Pauline adored her job as Sister in charge of Midwifery at St Lukes and pursued a long and successful career, retiring from the BRI in 1999. Pauline had helped and cared for so many families and babies in her life and the special baby unit always held a special place in her heart.
Pauline loved her Music, was a keen photographer, adored gardening and going on trips abroad and seaside holidays.
She leaves behind her 3 daughters Fiona, Jackie and Julie and her close family friends Paul and Ann.
Pauline was blessed with her 2 grandsons Christopher and Richard, granddaughter in law Emma and her granddaughter Louise who will miss her dearly. She also had 3 beautiful great grandchildren Teddy, Joey and Nellie.
Pauline was a special lady with a big heart who will live on in the hearts and memories of others.
Service
DATE AND TIME
Friday 8th May 2026, 10:00am
ADDRESS
Rawdon Crematorium, Leeds Road, Rawdon, Leeds, LS19 6JP
Committal
DATE AND TIME
Friday 8th May 2026, 10:00am
ADDRESS
Rawdon Crematorium, Leeds Road, Rawdon, Leeds, LS19 6JP
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