CUNDY’S HARBOR — Pauline “ Polly” Baker Toothaker, age 88, of Holbrook Street, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2015, at Horizon’s Living and Rehab Center with her loving family by her side.

She was born on Bailey Island on March 24, 1927, the daughter of Stanley I. and Edna Perry Baker.

One of seven children, she grew up on Orr’s and Bailey Island where she attended island schools and later Brunswick High School.

She married Walter W. Toothaker of Cundy’s Harbor on Dec. 25, 1950. Walter died on May 15, 1992.

A devoted volunteer all of her life, Polly was one of the founders of the Cundy’s Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance, the Auxiliary where she assisted in the fundraising for the construction of the Cundy’s Harbor Community Hall and enjoyed coordinating teen dances. Among her many civic duties, she served as ballot clerk for the town of Harpswell where she enjoyed the many familiar faces. For many years, she monitored the red phone and rode on the ambulance.

Walter and Polly enjoyed weekend getaways, hunting and fishing at The Forks, camping and bluegrass festivals where they established many lifelong friendships. Her dedication to her family was paramount in her daily life. She enjoyed participating in many bowling leagues at Yankee Lanes in Brunswick and was an avid NASCAR fan.

She is predeceased by her son, Clayton H. Drake, who died March 28, 2011; a grandson, Harmon Dana York Jr. and a great-grandson, Aaron D. Young; two brothers and three sisters.

She is survived by her devoted daughter, Martha L. York of Cundy’s Harbor, seven grandchildren, 12 great- grandchildren, a great-great-granddaughter, several nieces and nephews and a sister of Harpswell.

Friends may visit Saturday, April 4 from 1 to 2 p.m., followed by a service at 2 p. m. at Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal St., Brunswick. Interment will be in Cranberry Horn Cemetery, Cundy’s Harbor, later in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cundy’s Harbor Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue, c/o Burr Taylor, 45 Taylor Road, Harpswell, ME 04079.