- Date Of Birth: September 22, 1928
- Date Of Death: October 22, 2020
- State: Massachusetts
PLYMOUTH — Pauline (Polly) C. (Parker) Pyle of Plymouth, a retired general assignment reporter for The Patriot Ledger, passed away peacefully at Newfield House, Plymouth, on October 22nd. Ms. Pyle was the Duxbury correspondent and a general assignment reporter for The Patriot Ledger from 1963 until her retirement in 1993. She lived in Duxbury for 23 years before retiring. She built a retirement home in Plymouth in 1985. She was a loving daughter of the late Charles C. and Isabelle (Thompson) Parker of Braintree. She was born September 22, 1928, in Camden, New Jersey when her parents lived in Maple Shade, New Jersey. She grew up in Braintree and graduated from Braintree High School in 1946. She graduated from The Modern School of Fashion and Design in Copley Square, Boston, at the top of her class in 1948. While in high school she dreamed of being a fashion illustrator although she later became a professional writer rather than a professional . Pyle was honored by the Duxbury town meeting in 1978 for her many years of service to the town when she was named a general assignment reporter beyond Duxbury. The Duxbury selectmen presented her with a framed resolution, which expressed “heartfelt thanks and sincere appreciation for a job well done.” She received a standing ovation from the 300 voters present at town meeting. She was also presented a double orchid corsage and a mirror with a painting of the King Caesar House in Duxbury by the Finance committee. She was thanked for her accurate and concise reporting. The award ceremony was printed in the annual 1978 Duxbury Town Report. She also covered the town of Plymouth for a period of time while covering her new duties she covered the Plymouth County Commissioners, Plymouth and Norfolk County courts. She covered police and fire stations, breaking news and wrote articles for the Religion and Fashion pages of the paper. She wrote feature articles for the Senior’s Corner page at its inception until she retired. Loving mother of five children. Two daughters, Dr. Virginia Freyermuth and husband Richard of Maine and children Jeffrey C. of Plymouth, and Julie Steines and husband Mark of Los Angeles; and Susan Dahlen Kane and husband Gregory of Kingston and her children Shawn Jr. and wife Alexandra of Duxbury, Brian and wife Katelyn of Kingston, Kevin and wife Emily of Duxbury, Timothy of Duxbury and fiancée Kristen Hurley, and Jennifer Chaplin of Duxbury, and Gregory’s children Dr. Ashley Kane of Kansas City and fiancée Dr. Joe Monaco, and Samantha Dimmer and husband Chris of Guam; and three sons, Stephen of Nevada and partner Rhonda Hinkle and his children Heidi of Methuen, Amanda, Merle, Stephen Jr. and Serena; David and his wife Kathleen of Littleton, ME; and Thomas and his wife, Sally of Norwell and children Shayne and Courtney; and 17 great-grandchildren. She leaves her family with the knowledge they are truly loved. She was the former wife of the late George W. Pyle Jr. She is also survived by her sister Virginia Noftle of Fryeburg, ME, and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Shirley Spera and Charles Parker, Jr. Ms. Pyle traveled extensively across the country, to Canada, Bermuda, and Spain, and wintered in Naples, FL for many years with her loving companion of 24 years, Robert Gilson, formerly of Walpole, who passed away in 2012.
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