:Pauline "Polly" M. Gatz 74, died at her home on February 25. A
longtime antique dealer, Polly was an active member and an
officer of the New Hampshire Antiques Dealers Association, and
was a longtime exhibitor at the NHADA Antiques Show. With her
husband Phil she exhibited at the Sara French shows in Concord,
N.H., at many of the Russell Carrell shows throughout New
England, among other venues. Linda Tate, current president of the
NHADA, said that the 2006 NH Antiques Show will be dedicated to
both Albert Dow and Pauline Gatz.
She was born in Pomfret, Vt., the daughter of Arthur James and
Leola (Weaver) Sumner, and grew up in Woodstock, Vt. She moved to
New Hampshire many years ago. She loved her "farm" on Texas Hill,
and, with Phil's help, restored their antique cape into a
showplace. She had an open shop at her home for many years.
Polly was known for her knowledge and love of antiques, her
devotion to family and friends, her deep commitment to the causes
she supported, her enthusiasm and stamina and for her infectious
laugh - she was the best audience ever for a good joke! She
tackled any task, from gardening, to building stone walls, to
pitching in to help others in trouble, with enormous energy and
humor.
She lived with joy and strength, and she faced death with
courage, dignity and grace. We all hope that she is somewhere
plotting the next house call with old friends like Bob Chase and
Bob Wiggins.
She is survived by her beloved family: her husband Phil Gatz, and
her daughters Pamela Charon, Bonnie Charon, Jessica Christopher,
and Sandra Charon, as well as five grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Pat
Brozza and leaves many grieving and loving friends.
No services are planned at this time.
-Janet Ball
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