Paula Sylvia, age 82 of Berkley passed away at her residence on July 11, 2024 with her loving family by her side.
She was the wife of the late William J. McDonald.
Paula was born in Winthrop, MA, the daughter of the late John and Mary J. (King) Sylvia.
Before retiring, was employed with Digital Inc., Westboro MA as an assembler / Solderer. She enjoyed being with her family and especially knitting her nana slippers.
Paula is survived by her loving children; Julie Connolly of Berkley, Robert Lawler of PA , Michelle Parker of Middleboro, Joseph Lawler of Bellingham and William Lawler of Ayre, MA. Grandmother of 11, great-grandmother of 2; Aiden & Kyson Connolly; and her sister; Carol Sylvia Annis.
Paula’s funeral with visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 8:30am in the Silva Funeral Home 80 Broadway (at Saint Mary’s Square) Taunton, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am in Saint Bernard Church South Main Street in Assonet. Interment will follow in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts made to a charity of one’s choice in Paula’s memory, would be deeply appreciated.
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