Pauline R. Cartwright, 72, died Dec. 8, 2009, at her home.She was born in Kalamazoo, Mich., and lived in Sebastian for 38 years. coming from her birthplace. Before retirement, she worked for M.A. Ford of Vero Beach for 20 years as a machine operator making drill bits.Survivors include her sons, John Gates of Sebastian, Willie Gates of Roseland and Michael Gates of De Funiak Springs; daughter, Ronda Young of Fort Pierce; brother, Lester Raymer; sister, Jacqueline Davidson; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.Services will be private. Arrangements are by Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory in Sebastian.