Paula M. Dufresne

Paula M. Dufresne, 79

Millbury/Rockland, Maine

Paula passed away December 26th after a long period of declining health.

She was born March 11th,1946 and was a 1964 graduate of Millbury Memorial High School. Grew up on Marion Ave in East Millbury 2nd of her parents 5 children. Paula leaves behind 3 daughters Wendy Curry (Brian) of N.H., Robin Dufresne and Nicole Dufresne both of Texas also a late son Robert “Bobby” Dufresne. Two sisters Linda Girard of Millbury and Kathleen Swett (Richard) of Worcester. Her grandchildren Christopher and Eliana Chacon, Jazmyn Curry and Jack Dufresne. As well as her nephews Joe (Anne), Jesse (Karen) and Jamie (Julie) Girard. Timmy (Susan), Danny (Kendra), Andrew Swett and Bryan Dufresne (Lacey). She is predeceased by her oldest sister Sandra and her Dad Edmond S. Dufresne and Mother Elizabeth Meally Dufresne.

She also leaves behind her brother Duffy and his wife Joyce Dufresne who were her caregivers. She loved her Boston sports teams Celtics, Red Sox, Patriots but would never miss a Boston Bruins game her favorite. This would make for great conversations on our visits. The family would like to thank Christopher House and their caring staff in Worcester for all their kindness and support.

There will be no calling hours and burial will be private in Central Cemetery.

If anyone would like to make a donation in her name please make it to the Millbury Fire Department Gift Account, 130 Elm Street, Millbury, MA 01527, where her dad was Captain on Engine 3 in East Millbury until his passing in 1961.