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Paula MAXWELL Obituary

MAXWELL, Paula Bruce (Davis) Of Wakefield, August 28. Beloved wife of Elmer Maxwell. Devoted mother to Susan Reisert and her husband, Joseph of Belgrade, ME; Andrew Maxwell and his wife, Paula of Ashland and Cynthia Burns and her husband, Mark of Boxford. Paula was also a loving grandmother to Margaret and John Reisert, David, Matthew and Stephen Maxwell, and Ainsley, Kenzie and Finleigh Burns. She is additionally remembered by her sister, Cynthia Serrecchia (husband, Louis); and her children, Kristin McVey and Jeffrey Newhook. A Memorial Service in celebration of Paula's life will be held at the Centre Congregational Church, 5 Summer St., Lynnfield, on Saturday, September 7, at 11:00 AM. The arrangements are in the care of the McDonald Funeral Home in WAKEFIELD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Centre Congregational Church, 5 Summer St., Lynnfield, MA 01940, or to MSPCA-Angell, Attn: Donations, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130. For obit/guestbook, www.mcdonaldfs.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 31 to Sep. 1, 2024.

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