MATTAPOISETT – Paula J. Paulino, 71, of Mattapoisett died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at Charlton Memorial Hospital with her family by her side.

Born in Cambridge, daughter of Albert Tirrell and the late Joan (Tierney) Tirrell, Paula lived in Brighton, Framingham, and Ashland, MA, before retiring to Mattapoisett.

She is survived by her loving husband Richard, her daughter Julie Cowern, her son Scott Paulino, her two grandsons Connor and Aiden Cowern, her brother Ron Tirrell, and her sister Diane Ford.

Paula was formerly employed as an administrative aide for the Town of Ashland DPW and later for the Ashland Fire Department for 18 years until her retirement.

Her greatest joy in life was spending time at the beach with her family, friends, and especially her grandsons.

Her Memorial Visitation will be held Sunday, October 30, 2022 from 2-4 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Mattapoisett. In lieu of flowers, donations in Paula's memory may be made to a charity of your choice. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.