Paula Willis

CHARLTON: Paula (Alger) Willis, 64 of Charlton passed away September 5, 2012 at Harrington Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.  She is survived by a daughter Karen (Lee) Cloutier, her husband Rick and their children Dylan Girardi and Jacob Cloutier and a son, Jesse Lee.  She was predeceased by her father Ralph E. Alger.  In addition to her immediate family she will be dearly missed by her extended family and many friends, and especially by her two beloved dogs Toby and Moko.

Paula was devoted to her children and grandchildren and was happiest when she was with them.  She also enjoyed gardening; crocheting, traveling, caring for her home, and was always ready to help anyone in need. 

Following 25 years of employment at Hyde Tools, she worked at the Salvation Army Thrift Store where she built lasting relationships with many of her customers.

A service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 12, at All Faiths Cemetery, 7 Island Road, Worcester, MA to be followed by a celebration of Paula’s life at the First Congregational Church of Woodstock, 543 Route 169, Woodstock, CT.

Memorial contributions may be made to Second Chance Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 136, East Brookfield,  MA.                                       

Belanger-Bullard Funeral Home, 51 March Street Southbridge is directing arrangements. 

An on-line guestbook is available at www.belangerfuneralhome.com