Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
Paula M. Polk SOUTHBOROUGH Paula M. Polk, 59, retired director of Morse Institute Library in Natick, died at her home in Southborough on Oct. 26, 2008. She was the wife of Richard J. Wallace. Born in Memphis, daughter of Rosemary (Mahoney) Morrow of Springfield, Mo., and the late John W. Polk,...
Read MorePaula is one of the finest people I have ever known: wise, witty, warm and very alive to the world. More than her memory, the effect of Paula in your life will never fade, never diminish, never grow cold.
Will Sanderlin,
Beloit College ‘72
Will Sanderlin
March 27, 2009 | VA
i love and miss you so much mom.
James Walalce
February 05, 2009 | MA
Deares Family Members of Paula:
What beautiful memories I have of Paula in her special role of leader,professional, friend and colleague in Natick. My condolences go out to each of you at this time of loss.
I had the great privelege to serve with Paula in Natick from her appointment in 93 to my departure to Newton in 1998. Five very exciting and inspirational years for Natick when the Library became the sparkling jewel of downtown and the community as a whole. Her steady hand,...
mike Rourke
October 28, 2008 | Natick, MA
The Veterans Oral History Project would not have happened without leadereship from Paula, Veterans are grateful.
Tom Carr, Post Adjutant Natick Post 1274 VFW
Thomas Carr
October 28, 2008 | Natick, MA
Paula combined vision, wisdom, drive, courage, and great kindness and creativity. It has been a privilege to know her, and she will be greatly missed. Deepest sympathies to all who love her.
Marguerite Krupp
October 28, 2008 | Norwood, MA
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Paula was an amazing woman, and her absence will leave a huge hole here at the library. She has been our mentor, our leader, our friend. She will be truly missed, but her legacy will surely live on at the Morse Institute Library.
Paula Plachy Welch
October 28, 2008 | Natick, MA
I worked with Paula very intensely during the design and construction of the Natick Public Library in the mid-nineties and grew to like and respect both her vision and her steady nerves in a complex undertaking. I know she will be missed in many worlds.
Patience Jackson
October 28, 2008 | Maynard, MA
Paula was such a champion for all those who worked with her. She offered each of us opportunities and the encouragement to make the possible - a reality. I will miss her very much, especially the noise the keys around her neck made as she walked with purpose throughout the library.
Karol Bartlett, Morse Institute LIbrary staff
Karol Bartlett
October 28, 2008 | Norwood, MA
Paula,
You were a great public servant and extraordinary person. Your dedication to people and the advancement of the human mind and spirit will live on with those who knew you. Rest is Peace and God Bless.
Phil Lemnios
Phil Lemnios
October 28, 2008 | Natick, MA
