Pauline F. (Mason) McKinney, age 81, of Naugatuck, passed away on Wednesday, January 09, 2019 in Beacon Brook Health Center. Pauline was born in Bridgeport on August 21, 1937 to the late Rudolph and Pauline (Halko) Mason and has been a lifelong area resident. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed cooking. Survivors include her devoted children, Laurie Wark and her husband Jim of Florida, William McKinney of Naugatuck, Teddy McKinney and his wife Kellie of Stratford, and Bonnie McKinney of Naugatuck, 6 cherished grandchildren, Jennifer Wernery (Rob), Daniel McKinney, Irene Jimenez (Joe), Teddy McKinney Jr., Taryn Gillette,  and Matthew Gillette, 2 great-grandchildren, Riley Jimenez and Greyson O'Donnell, a brother, Rudolph Mason and his wife Kathy of Shelton, special niece, Mary Piccirillo and nephew, Rudy Caulder.  In addition to her parents Pauline was pre-deceased by her former husband, Milton McKinney, and her niece, Ginny Caulder. Funeral services are private. Those desiring may make a donation in memory of Pauline to Friends of Animals 777 Post Road #205 Darien, CT 06820 or to St. Jude's Children Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105