Pauline Louise Grace, 78, of Ashland, passed away, Monday, Feb. 11th, at her home after a period of declining health. Born in Framingham, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Victoria (Zubryn) Grzyboski and the loving wife of the late Charles Grace Sr, who died in 2005. A resident of Ashland since 1953, she was a member of the V.F.W. Post 2331 Woman's Aux. She was employed as a Telephone Operator for many yrs and worked with New England Water Works Association, Inc. for the last 12 yrs. Mrs. Grace is survived by four children: Charles Grace Jr; Walter Grace and his wife Lisa; Cynthia Fric and her husband Charles; and Linda Smith; all of Ashland; and seven grandchildren. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, Feb. 15th at 9:00am at St. Cecilia's Church in Ashland with burial to follow at Wildwood Cemetery in Ashland. Calling hours will be held Thursday from 5:00-8:00 pm at the Matarese Funeral Home (www.mataresefuneral.com) 325 Main St. in Ashland . In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Red Cross, 139 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02142.