Pauline D. Lathrop, 85, of Hamden, entered eternal rest on January 27, 2018. She was the widow of Daniel Lathrop, Jr.
Mrs. Lathrop was born in New Haven, CT on March 26, 1932, daughter of the late George Dixon, Sr. and Estelle Adams Dixon.
Prior to retiring, she was employed by the City of New Haven Board of Education as a Parent Coordinator.
Pauline was a longtime member of Christian Tabernacle Baptist Church in Hamden, where she previously served on the Missionary Board and was a member of the choir.
She leaves to cherish loving memories, a daughter, Paula Lathrop; sons, Daniel Lathrop, III (Sylvia) and Michael Lathrop (Tami); a brother, James Dixon; sisters, Ernestyne Mayers, Lucy Phillips and Linda Fripp; two grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by a brother, George Dixon, Jr.; and sisters, Ruby Moore, Stella Payne and Catherine Robinson.
A celebration of Mrs. Lathrop’s life and legacy will be held Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 9:00 A.M. at St. Matthew’s UFWB Church, 400 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. Friends may call at the church from 8:00-9:00 A.M. Burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park. Viewing and visitation will be held Friday, February 2, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Christian Tabernacle Baptist Church, 425 Newhall St., Hamden.
To the Lathrop Family,
Mrs. Lathrop was a wonderful person who will be truly missed.
She was kind, helpful and just a good person.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May you find strength in the Lord and comfort in his word.
To Pauline’s children and sisters .Lucy and Linda
Pauline was a wonderful woman of God. She was at Conte -West Hills when grandson was there. The children loved her.
My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. May you be comforted by God during this time.
Michael and family, I am very sorry for your loss. Michael, I don’t think we have seen each other since high school. Hope you are doing well.
To the Lathrop family,
Mrs. Lathrop was one of my angels. She took speclal interest in my daughter during kindergarden and my daughter called her ‘mom’. I consequently tried to nurture her children at Hillhouse. I especially remember Michael and Danny during their high school days.
Praying for you not only while you go through this loss but while you shine through it too.
May you rest in peace and know you will always be in my heart. Love fills my heart as I recall all the games we plated together as children. Blesings fill me up and make me smile as the gift of you brings me joy. May you know we all cared and we reach out and say goodbye. Know our memories will stay in our hearts. Blessings to all the family with all my love. Hilda
To the Lathro Famiy: Paula, Danny, Michael and Extended family members! I would like to extend my most deepest heartfelt sympathy, to you children! Such a beautiful loving soul, a missionary, a true calling from our Heavenly Father! Her beauty and giving and loving heart, radiates through her family! A woman of God, who truly showed a magnifant loving for her family, spouse and children! Rest in Paradise with your love, siblings and parents! Uplifting Prayers for your family at this most difficult time but know she is at peace, wrapoed in God’s loving arms! Treasure your beautiful fond memories of your Mother! We shall all meet and be together once again upon God’s appointed callings! With thoughts, prayers, love and strength to the three of you! Sincerely Yours, Mrs.Paula Ferrine Brockington and Family, Laurel, Md. (Naugatuck, Ct.)
Condolences,Prayers &Thoughts with Lathrop Family. Your Mom,Sister, Aunt. was a Beautiful Lady. Neighbor Kathy & Family.May God be with you all&today always.May she R.I.P.with your Dad.
Our condolences and prayers to the Lathrop Family. Your mom was such a beautiful person and always so kind to me and my family. May the Blessings of God comfort you during this difficult time.
To Michael and Family, May God give you peace and comfort as your mother transitions to her eternal resting place. I remember her yearly Christmas cards she would send to me in San Diego and ask about my oldest son Antonio and how he was progressing. Her cards let me know that she was a praying woman and kept me encouraged throughout the years. I was blessed by her as I am sure many were also. God bless.
Paula, it has been many years since St John the Baptist School days, but I have never forgotten the special love that was provided by our mothers. Paula my heart goes out to you in the loss of your mother. However, I do know that God will carry you through this. Deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family.
Danny Paula and Michael sending my deepest sympathy to your family I have so many fond memories growing up across the street from your family always keeping us kids straight she will be greatly missed may God comfort your hearts
To the Lathrop family and extended families:
May happy memories and the Peace of God serve to comfort you in the days ahead.
The Gilliams and Benson Family
Michael, Paula and Danny, the Lathrop and Dixon Family, I send my sincere expression of condolence in the transition of Mrs. Lathrop. My memory of her reaches back years ago and I have the thoughts of a wonderful kind-hearted person who always greeted me with a smile and hug. I will continue to keep you and your family in prayers for the Lord’s comfort.
Paula, sending sincerest condolences and prayers of peace for you and your family. We were all blessed to know her!
I’m sending my condolences and prayers. Mrs. Lathrop was a Godsend during my early elementary school days. I was a bit of a crybaby and she comforted me throughout those years. I still remember her making me feel it was going to be okay. My parents and I are forever thankful.
Michael, Danny & Paula,
I was saddened to hear of the loss of your mom. My family and I will keep your families in our prayers. Time…… and only Time will make the loss bearable. Remember that your mom was a very strong, proud woman and because of this, you all have that in you. God Speed to her and God Bless and Keep all of you.
With Heart Felt Sympathy,
Dr & Mrs. Rick Herring
Danny, Michael, Paula. My heart goes out to you and the entire family of Mrs Lathrop. Her captivating smile and words of wisdom will always be remembered and never forgotten. She will always be forever in your life in your heart she will always be.
Your mother was loving person ,I will never forget her, She taught me how to needlepoint, embroidery and knit. I’m one of her after school kid’s over 56 years ago
To:Lathrop family sorry to hear your lost
Your mother was a loving and kind person
I never will forget her she taught me to neddle point knit,embroidery,I was one of her after school kid’s over 57 years ago
From:Edna Jones
I am so sad to JUST find out that she has gone to heaven. Mrs.Lathrop was so dear to me. I had ALWAYS looked up to her. She was truly a VERY SPECIAL person to me. We lived on Read Street as neighbors. God Bless each of you as days, months and years go by especially during the holiday time. I thank God that she was in my life. No one ever knew how much I REALLY appreciated her. Daniel…Paula and Michael, I remember but to all of you hang in there. Remember who she was and what she meant to you all.
God Bless!