Pauline Claire Budd passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025. at BeeHive Assisted Living in Butte, Montana.  Pauline was born in Butte on January 02, 1945, the daughter of Patrick Joseph and Leona Frances (Shea) Dennehy.

Pauline was educated at St. Mary's Parochial School and Girls Central High School before receiving her degree from Carroll College in Helena, Montana.  She was a teacher at McKinley and Kennedy Elementary Schools.  She enjoyed playing cards with friends and Jigsaw Puzzles, as well as, bowling and trips to Jackpot, Nevada.  A devout Catholic, Pauline lived her life according to the three F's … faith, family, and friends.

Pauline was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Jack and Jim Dennehy; daughter, Debbie McKinnon; and son, Ken Budd.  She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sandy and Ed Shea; and sons and daughers-in-law, Mike and Anna Budd, and Fred and Laurie Budd.  She is also survived by her sisters; Peggy Sullivan and Patsy Bauer; grandchildren and their spouses, Katelyn McKinnon, Alena and Joe Sheir, Tara Shea, Brittany and Darius Luciano, Logan Budd, Bryan and Jessica Budd, Jake Budd, and Brandi Meier; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Wednesday, December 03, 2025 after 10:00 am in St. Ann's Catholic Church.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am.