Katherine Ann Paulson

of Kennebunk, Maine, formerly of
Fitchburg, MA and Shirley, MA; age 39

Katherine died tragically at her home on March 27th, 2011 in Kennebunk, Maine, during an incident involving Kennebunk Police, that is under investigation by the state of Maine.

She was an American Eskimo. Born in Nome, Alaska on August 30th, 1971. She joined her delighted family at 2 weeks of age and 3 and 1/2 pounds.

She was the pride and joy of her family and all who knew her. She was a kind, gentle, and thoughtful person with a quiet demeanor. She was remarkably intelligent and generous. She was an avid collector of various memorabilia. Finally, she was very well organized and an expert on computer technology. She was a most avid fan of Jerry Lewis, Blues Traveler, and the Red Sox. Her chosen profession was caregiver.

She is survived by her mother, Carol Paulson of Kennebunk, Maine; her grandmother (100 years old), Irma Rahnasto, now of Kittery, Maine (formerly of Fitchburg, MA); her brother, Gregory Bogojavlensky, of West Hartford, CT (formerly of Harvard, MA); her sister, Suzanne Jopling, along with husband, Brad Jopling, and children, Joshua Jopling (4 years old) and Madyson Jopling, of Arlington, WA; and, her cousin, Peter Bogojavlensky, of Anchorage, AK (formerly of Harvard, MA).

She was pre-deceased by her grandfather, Heimo Rahnasto (Patari Oil Company); her aunt, Ann Bogojavlensky (CEO of Center for Marketing Research), of Fitchburg, MA (formerly of Harvard, MA). She is also survived by numerous other relatives and friends. Greatest gratitude to John and Janet Antilla of Half Moon Bay, CA and Suzanne and Brad Jopling.

There will be no calling hours or funeral service. Burial is private. By invitation only at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the family to defer burial costs may be sent to: Carol I. Paulson, 16 Nottingham Court, Kennebunk, Maine 04043.