The family of Paulette Audrey Croft is deeply saddened to announce her peaceful passing on September 17, 2021, age 79, at Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre. Born in Windsor, she was one of eleven children of the late Leslie and Bonnie (Lake) Wile. She worked for many years at Chebucto Ford and in long term care, until her retirement due to declining health. She resided in Amherst for over 20 years with her husband before moving to Pugwash, where she spent her later years with her daughter, enjoying their camper and time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Lynds; daughter-in-law, Cathy Lynds; grandchildren, Joshua Lynds, Malorey Lynds, Andrea Ferdinand (Jeromiah); great-grandchildren, Jackson, Mia, Sophie, Alice; sisters, Lexine Wile, Betty Mailman, Shirley Davison (Charlton), Patricia Lewis (Jim), Linda de Graaf (Henk), Debbie Berteaux (Lyndal), Joan Wood (Jake); brother-in-law, Lesley Mitchell; several nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by special friends, Barb Rushton and Georgie Dwyer, as well as her chihuahua, Biggie. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Wayne; son, Shannon Lynds; sister, Judy Mitchell; brothers, Chubby and his wife Reta; Owen and his wife Nancy; brothers-in-law, Keith Lewis and Arthur Mailman; several nephews. Paulette's family would like to thank the staff of Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre for the excellent care she received in the ICU and Medical Floor A. Arrangements have been entrusted to MacDiarmid's Funeral Home. There is no visitation or funeral as per Paulette's wishes. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. If you wish to make a donation in Paulette's memory please consider the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada or Hope for Wildlife. 'Love Always'