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METZ, Paula Paula Metz: Born in Boston, Mass. on February 27,1945 passed away on Thursday (December 2, 2010) after a long illness. Paula was raised in Old Saybrook where she later worked as a salon owner and beautician for forty five years over which time she touched many heads and hearts and leaves many many close friends. Paula was an avid sports fan and enjoyed playing golf and was a true fan of the Red Sox, Dolphins and Nascar. She so loved her family and is survived by her loving husband Ray of Salem, and two sisters Pauline Greeney of Deep River and Geraldine Cathcart of Beverly,Ma. and a brother David Dowd of New York City. Also three stepchildren, Cynthia Harger and her husband Dave of Middletown, Karen Smith and her husband Brian and a son Ray, all of Chester, S.C. Five beuatiful grandchildren, Kassandra, D.J., Victoria, Sarina and London "Brooke" along with two Godchildren Dana and Lindsay Newcomb of Westbrook. Funeral arrangements will be private per her request. Donations can be made in her name to the Valley Shore YMCA Cancer Survivor program 201 Spencer Plains Rd. Westbrook,CT. or the Valley Shore Animal Welfare League P.O. Box 1134 Westbrook,Ct. 06498.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Dec. 5, 2010.

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December 1, 2024

Life has moved on but our time together will always stay bright in my mind. We had a special life that has lead me to enjoy what I have now even more. Thank you for sharing your life with me. With Love.
Ray

Ray

December 1, 2021

My dearest Paula. It´s been eleven years since you passed away. Thank you so much for all the happy times and life lessons you taught me. Life is good again. I have a wonderful wife and a home which we share. The family is all healthy and doing good. Your family is well and the god children and their families all seem good along with your friends. I´m sure a day never passes that many of us don´t give you a thought and miss you. Hope wherever you are you are with friends. Be well my love. You will be in my heart forever.

Ray

November 29, 2020

Hello my Dearest Paula. This week marks the tenth year of your passing. Many of those years were so difficult living with the memories of our wonderful life together. You missed so much as some of our dear friends have now joined you. You also have missed the growing up of our beautiful grand children, graduations and their steps toward adulthood. Also the marriage of your wonderful God daughter and the birth of her precious child and her family. Your family as well is doing quite well with everyone healthy and happy. I my dear have made the biggest change. I have found someone that makes me happy, healthy and someone that supports me with Caring and Love. Lisa and I were married in October and share our new home in Middletown. She has made my life good again and everyone has been supportive. I know this would have been what you wanted. I love her with all my heart as I did you, so you can know I am again happy and in good hands. Thanks for all you gave to me including my Lisa as I know you were there pushing us toward happiness. ❤

December 2, 2016

My Dearest Paula. I can't believe it's been six years since you left us. Sometimes it seems like yesterday and other days it seems like along time ago. I had lunch at table 39 today but not without a tear of course. I drank to you and for you as many memories filled my head. I miss you and hope it becomes easier someday soon. Rest well my "Babe". I love you.
Ray

Ray

February 28, 2016

My dearest Paula. A day doesn't go by without me thinking of you. Enjoy your friends in heaven. I will always love you.

February 27, 2016

Rest on in well deserved blissful eternal peace.

February 26, 2015

My Dearest Paula.. Happy Birthday... A special day we spent many happy hours together on.. We so loved celebrating everyday but your birthday was always very special.. I hope this one is no different for you as our friends are all there to celebrate with you... I will keep you in my thoughts as always and keep the memories alive of your many happy birthdays we had together.. I love you my "Babe"...

December 2, 2014

My Loving Paula.. Four yeas ago today I said goodbye to the most wonderful wife any man could ever hope to have..That was a very sad day for so many of us that loved you so very much.. You made my life so much fun and exciting.. Although I miss you, I can only say thank you for all the love and kindness you gave to me..You made me a better person and taught me the importance of kindness.. I hope today you are with Fran and Lee playing golf and having fun..I love you so very much my "Babe" and will forever.. xxxoooxxx

July 15, 2014

My dearest Paula today was our day.. An ordinary day for most. A day you always called your best friend Fran's birthday until that magical day we said " I do" to one another and then suddenly shared today with our wonderful friends Fran and Lee.. On that day we endured alot with no lights and a horrible storm but we all stuck it out and made it thru. We got to start our life together and watch Cindy devour three lobsters, have our wedding dinner on real china and enjoy from those moments many happy moments together. I always mourn your lose but today I'm going to honor your life and mine.. You were an incredible inspiration to me and I now know how lucky I was to have you and how important it is for me to continue to live my life and know you would want that for me.. In the last week I was very lucky to have a friend walk back into my life that has meant so much to me and I know you were looking down and feeling very happy for me... Enjoy the special things we shared on this day together and remember all the love we shared.. I love you my Babe... Thank you...

February 27, 2014

My Dearest Paula..Happy Birthday to you..Always a special day... a single day to celebrate your birthday.. Sometimes for a whole week and sometimes the whole month but always special..I would give my life to share just one more with you.. We had so many fun times together celebrating life year after year never worrying that it would have ever ended so sadly..I miss you every day but today especially. From that first cake with sister Fran and buddy Lee to the final one together on the beach in Fort Lauderdale we shared many happy times and special days together.. So Happy Birthday my Babe..I hope you are blowing out your candles somewhere peaceful and warm tonight.. I love you my "Babe" Happy Birthday...

Cindy

December 27, 2013

Gigi- I can feel your presence when I am in this house. I see you on the couch with the kids. I hear you getting them in their jammies, I see you next to them while they work on puzzles, I can smell your hot chocolate, this house is filled with your love for us and protecting them. There are so many lessons you taught the kids here and so much love you left behind. I felt a huge cold draft Christmas Day in the hot kitchen that I know it was you arriving. It stopped me in my tracks. Enjoy watching the kids as they are an example of the love you made them feel.

December 2, 2013

My Dearest Paula.
Three years ago on this day we said our final good bye. A day that was filled with confusion ended by us all loosing you after your long fought battle.I remember that day like it was yesterday because on that day, my life, filled with all the happiness you brought to every minute of every day left as well. There has not been a day since that the thoughts of you and all the love you gave to me is absent from my memories.. I saw Cindy and Dave and the grandchildren that you loved so much this week and it was equally as obvious that you were in there memories as you are with so many others as well. I miss you more than words can describe but thank you for our wonderful time we had together.. As the days have passed and your loss is so sadly felt I am equally as sad that such a wonderful person had to suffer like you did..I loved you more than you ever knew and so look forward to the moment we meet again.. I Love You My Babe.. Be well..

Cindy

July 15, 2013

Your wedding day is one day in my life that I remember as though it was just yesterday. What a whirlwind of a day but ended up just perfect. You made my Father so happy that day and with the all the years that followed. DJ said the other day to make sure you eat your ice cream before your spinach, a saying from the Friendly's placemat so I know you are looking down and spending time with us. Today I will smile and be grateful for all the wonderful ways you touched my families lives. So in heaven, enjoy your special day and please order me 2 lobsters.
xo

July 15, 2013

My dearest Babe. Today is our day. The day we said I Do. The day we did it and continued to do it for many happy years. We had it all. You made our life so special and gave to me your unconditional love. Today is another day I struggle to understand how you left us all so lonely and missing you. Happy Anniversary my precious love. I miss you but one thing never to be lost is Today is Our day. I love you My Babe ....

July 14, 2013

My dearest Paula.. We were all excited many years ago as this day. It was a Friday and like everything we ever did we were winging it as we were about to begin the most beautiful journey two people could have.. Our day wound up full of surprises but we had the most beautiful wedding day we could have asked for.. Tonight I am here alone in the home we made so wonderful missing you so much... I hate the thought of the pain you endured to keep our dream life alive.. I miss you my Babe... thank you for giving me your love ... Happy Anniversary my Babe... I love you and will forever...xxxoooxxx

Cindy

February 27, 2013

xo

Cindy

February 27, 2013

Happy Birthday Gigi. Miss you and I hope you saw the beautiful moon tonight, it looked like a huge vanilla candle lit just for you. xo

Ray Metz

February 27, 2013

My dearest Paula... Happy birthday my love... We so enjoyed these special days..I miss you so much and hope where ever you are your birthday is special... I love you my babe... Xxxoooxxx

December 25, 2012

My Dearest Paula... Merry Christmas... I am here with your beloved grandchildren celebrating another Christmas in your honor... Beautiful London Brooke is here to remind us all how special you were to us all... We miss you so much but we know you are looking down at DJ and are so happy to see how wonderful he is and how beautiful Sarina is... Merry Christmas to you my love from this house to your heart... We all miss you...
I love you so much my "Babe".
Love,
Ray

Cindy

December 4, 2012

Missing you. Here's a vanilla candle for you and I am wearing your vanilla perfume today.

December 1, 2012

My dearest Paula.. On the eve of our saddest day I want to thank you for all you gave to me throughout our wonderful life together... Your first gift was your never ending gift of love... You taught me the meaning of what love really is. An unselfish giving of ones dedication and commitment to cherish your choosen partner for life.. You also showed me the way to respect others... Whether that be with love or just compassion and understanding... But you biggest gift to me my love was you.. Whether you were supporting me at home or at work or at the many fun times we had you were always there for me and hopefully I was for you as well... I have been told many times by many people how happy you were with our life and at times like this those words are very comforting.. Recently I gave you back to the others that you have touched. It was not without pain but it was with the love and respect that you taught to me.. Tomorrow will be the the two year anniversary of us loosing you but in many ways you have never left at all. You live on everyday in your closest family, Dana and Lindsay, Dj and all the grand kids, your closest friends and most of all me... Thank you my love for your time with us all... And thank you for the love you gave to me...Someday we will be together again to cherish one another etenally... I miss you beyond what words can describe but I love you my "Babe" and cherish the time we had together. With all my love and all my thanks, you my sweetest angel will live forever in my heart... You are and will always be "My Babe"... I love you...xxxoooxxx
Love,
Ray
Ray

November 18, 2012

My Dearest Paula,
Today marks two years since we did something together that we did so many times and so enjoyed ourselves. From a rain soaked trip to Watkins Glen to many journeys to Daytona Beach, Bristol, and Loudon we watched our last race together on this day. With memories of the previous year being at Homestead we instead faced our new adventure from a hospital room. We warned everyone to stay away and watched together alone something that we loved to do. We didn't know that day would be our last together but we did know our journeys from the Glen to Charlotte and back again had always been times of joy.. Today I will watch alone but know you will be there cheering along side me.. I miss you my darling race buddy, your checkers came way to soon..
With Love, Your Babe...

November 1, 2012

My Dearest Paula, As time has passed the memories I have of our life together live on every day. Today marks the two year anniversary of our final month together. A month marked by your incredible courage and zest for living. One of much pain but also filled with happy times as we spent quiet moments alone together in love as we always were. I can't help but to be thankful to you for the battle you waged for us to continue our fairytale life together. How helpless I sometimes felt but we remained there for one another until you left the world as you no doubt entered it, peaceful and with love.A much better place, filled with joyous memories of you by everyone you touched along the way... I miss you "My Babe" ..I ask why you... So wonderful...So full of life...So wonderful to me...There is no answer... No reason why...or even a clue why you were taken away... I will celebrate this next month with joy of what was ours...what life ment to us and all we did together to make it so wonderful..Thank you my dearest friend, my wife ,My Babe for sharing your goodness with me...I love you...I Love You "My Babe..."

July 15, 2012

My Dearest Paula,
Today... Today was our day. A day every year that belonged just to us. The day we picked to be the anniverasy of our beautiful life together. Oh, and yes, we made sure of that!!! A beautiful life it was ...Filled with excitement,great family,friends, and a love that will last forever. I miss you terribly today as I do every day. My love for you continues to grow even in your absents. But Today again is very special, it's "Our" day. A day to celebrate our beautiful life together. I know that is what you would want to do.... Happy Anniversary to my wonderful Paula ... I love You and miss You so very much my "babe"....
Love, Ray

Chris Vergato

July 10, 2012

Paula,
As usual we were thinking about you on our annual Florida 4 th of July trip. We still can't believe you are not with us anymore but the great memories will always live on!!!
Love
Chris mike & Connie

Cindy

July 9, 2012

Hey Paula, I am crying since I just reread your obituary and looked through my wedding albums. Even though time passes, you will never be far from our hearts and our heads. London said yesterday that she wished you hadn't died. What an incredible impact you had on such a young child and Sarina made Pa a picture and put a G right in the middle for you. Missing you. Cin

cindy harger

February 27, 2012

It is the Gigi 500. you are amazing. thank you for bringing us together today on your race day. we really miss you. the lights are on so you can see the race in heaven. love you. cin

Ray Metz

February 27, 2012

My Dear Paula,
Happy Birthday. I miss you so much... My tears are forever flowing because you have left us all so lonely and always asking why. But on this cloudy birthday Monday an event we did together many times will take place. It's like birthday celebration and we will be here together today you as the worlds guess... Enjoy the Monday race my dear I'm sure its just for you... Happy Birthday...
With Love Forever,
Your Ray

December 25, 2011

My Dearest Paula,
It's over a year and the second Christmas without my dear love Paula. It hardly seems possible that we are not sitting here enjoying our hot chocolate and planing that last move towards our big gift. That last hour of the day was always so exciting.. I miss you so much and will never forget the wonderful Christmas days we spent together. You are with me here I know and always will be until we meet again. I am very saddened that you are not here to enjoy the grandchildren that you so loved and cared for. You were all about life and we will always live with your love of life as our guide. Be well my Dear this Christmas Day. May you look down on us and feel proud that you left us with your goodness.
I Love You my Babe!!!
Ray

Cindy

December 20, 2011

Paula, When I woke up this morning you were the first person I thought about, I could see your face as though you were standing infront of me, and I was holding your Brooke in my arms. Thank you for coming to visit me today and I just still can't believe you are gone. We miss you so much.

Chris Vergato

December 15, 2011

Paula.......you are truly missed!!!!! There are so many times we will be doing something or see something and a funny Paula and Ray story comes out......we will never forget you!!!
Chris,Mike&Connie

December 14, 2011

As Christmas approaches , I find myself thinking of you, Paula--and this prayer--"If roses grow in Heaven, Lord,please pick a bunch for us. Place them in our Paula's arms and tell her she is loved and missed. Then when she turns to smile, kiss her on the cheek for us, and hold her for awhile" Love always, Sharon

December 2, 2011

My Dear Paula,
One year ago I lost you. It is impossible to believe that a year has past without having you by my side. I am almost without words tonight as the emotion has overtaken me. I don't really know what to say other than thank you for the wonderful years you provided me with with your love ,caring and passion for life.. I love you my Babe. I await the day we are one again. I love you...

November 20, 2011

My Dearest Paula,
Today marks a year since we did something that we did many times together, watch the final race of the year. The past three years have presented different scenarios from being there to being without you here alone. I am about to start to do this without you but will remember the enthusiasm you showed every Sunday as we did this together. I truely miss you but know you are close by keeping a guiding hand on my shoulder. I miss you so much and you live on everyday at my side as I attempt to deal with things alone. I hope you will be watching with me from above. I Love You my Babe....
Ray

October 3, 2011

it's vanilla

Raymond Metz

October 2, 2011

My Loving Paula,
I miss you so very much. Your zest for life is a bright reminder to me everyday on the way life is supposed to be lived. But it's still not the same without you here. I Love You My Babe.
Ray

October 2, 2011

My Dearest Babe,
Amazing how it seems like just yesterday we were living life and loving eachother so much. It has been ten months since you passed and I miss you so very much. Your lose has been felt by many. I constantly look for you by my side and hope the phone ringing is your call to say hello. I am out of words to describe how lonely I am when others ask so I just say I am doing ok. I will never be ok. You were such a beautiful lady and a more beautiful person that the pain of your lose will never allow me to be ok. I miss you so so much. Hopefully Molly is with you now. I sent her to you with hopes she would again be happy having you near her. I would take just one more day with you and look forward to the day we are again together. These last ten months have been a nightmare that no one should have to suffer through however the one bright light is knowing that you are not suffering in the pains of your dreaded illness. I love you my "Babe" and will continue to make you proud at least on the outside but will live in the sorrow of your lose forever.
With All my love My Dear Paula,
Your "Babe" Ray

cindy

July 19, 2011

I still just can't believe you are gone. Thank you for showing up in my dream last week. I am waiting to see your rainbow.
xo

chris vergato

July 17, 2011

PAULA,
We were thinking of you this past weekend while we were in Florida. Remembering the funny and great times we all had while vacationing! Its where Ray was given his famous nickname. We will never forget you. We all miss you greatly! RAY, hang in there!
Chris, Mike & Connie

July 15, 2011

My Lovely "Babe",
Today is one of the very special days we shared and celebrated together for fifteen wonderful years. Although I am alone I have the wonderful memories of our years together and will always cherish them as I did you. I miss you so much today and only wish we had been able to have so many more wonderful times together. Our life together was fun and full of love. With tears and emotion Happy Anniversary My Babe...I Love You.
Ray

July 5, 2011

My Dearest Paula,
I humbly grieved your passing this weekend as I honored you by observing one of your favorite yearly events the Wimbledon Tennis finals. I cheered for you as two of your less favorite players were upset. If I didn't know better I would have to think you had a hand in that. The pain of your lose has not eased abit for me. Your bravery and courage however seems to give me strenght to somehow get by. I miss you so much and I only look forward to the day we are reunited. I love you my "Babe" and always will.
Love Forever,
Your Ray

May 2, 2011

My Dearest Paula,
Today marks the five month anniversary since I last experienced your smile. As everyone knows I miss you more today than ever before. I still cannot beleive that you will never walk through our door and greet me with your warm heart and wide smile. I am totally lost without you no matter how anyone tries to keep my spirits up. Without you being here my life has no meaning. I miss you beyond any words and await the day when we are together again. Please always know until that day that you will forever be my "Babe". I Love You!!!
Ray

Rudy

March 18, 2011

Just heard this sad news. But in believing in more than what is here I pray she is at peace. Still I know there is a viod for you now. Please stay close to relatives, friends and those caring around you. I am fortunate to know you and have met her. We keep our fondest memories close because they help us.

March 17, 2011

Just thinking of Paula today and a big smile came over me! How can you not smile when you think of "Peppermint?" As Big John said the other night, she deserved that name! Always in our hearts, Peppermint!

Liz

Cindy

March 15, 2011

Here's a candle for you in heaven. I made it your favorite, ba-nilla.

charles&susan post

February 12, 2011

Ray I am so sorry too hear this news. I' sorry nobody ever told me she was very ill. Sue and I send our prayers to both you and paula.We will particiate on May 19th. I know how you feel, and if there is anylthing I can do to help you let me know. She a really an amaazing woman, and she really loved you..You gave her a decent life which she enjoyed.
All our blessings for you both. Charlie and Sue Postt

February 6, 2011

My Dearest Paula,
It's Super Bowl Sunday. A day we enjoyed together many times. A day that was especially meaningful to you as an avid fan of the game. No your Dolphins aren't playing, but no matter your spirit will be here with me as two teams you loved to hate battle. There really aren't any Super Sunday's since you've been gone but your love for life's special events will live on today. I love and miss you everyday.
Love Your "Babe",
Ray

chris vergato

January 20, 2011

Paula......you will be greatly missed......we will always remember and treasure all the great times we had and trips we All took.....we will never forget your laugh and the joy you brought to all of our lives....hang in there Ray!
Love, Chris mike and connie

January 20, 2011

Hello my Dearest "Babe". Another Thursday has arrived without your loving presence at my side. As the weeks slide away so does the my zest for life without you. It truely is a lonely world without your love to guide the way. I look forward to the time when we are once again united for eternity. I miss you so..so much and will love you forever. Be well my Dearest "Babe".
Ray xxxoooxxx

-Cin

January 17, 2011

Well Gigi, Dave is having weird stuff type in on his computer and we figure it's you. For example: GIGI appeared the other day! Next time could you please type in the lotto numbers? Also, you'll always be a Pisces, we're not going by the "new" calendar. I know this is a weird way of communicating but I've got to do what I've got to do!! xoxoxo Cindy

December 31, 2010

My Dearest Paula,
As the new year quickly approaches the sadness and sorrow of your lose continues. No amount of time will ever heal the hole in my heart left by your passing. I will never understand how you slipped away so quickly but with every passing day I know I'm one day closer to being with you again.I miss you beyond words. Happy New Year my dear and I'll see you soon. "I love you my Babe"
Ray

Cin

December 28, 2010

Hi Gigi, Missing you and can't believe you are gone. xo forever

December 13, 2010

Dear Paula--always the blithe spirit in my heart--your smile and laughter will always fill my memories! We moved away so long ago and our contacts over the years had become sporatic with all that life had brought us to deal with. And yet, each time we spoke, the time fell away and it was as if it had only been a day as we laughed and shared.. That was your wonderful gift to us all--the joy and love you freely gave to those around you. I am so thankful that life brought to you the love and happiness of having Ray, his children,your grandkids, and godchildren. They treasured you as you did them. God bless you, "Aunt Paulette," till we meet again-- Love you, Sharon

December 12, 2010

Dear Paula,

There are no words to describe the emptiness we feel. But even during the sadness, we know we were truly blessed to have met you. You brought much love and joy to all of us. You were truly one of God's beautiful and unique creations.

We will miss you, but you will always be in our hearts and thoughts. Your laughter and beautiful spirit will always be with us.

Goodbye, dear friend, but just until we meet again. We love you dearly and miss you terribly.

Patty, Mick, Karina, Alex, Christian and Oliver

December 12, 2010

Ray-You may never know how much my memories of Paula mean to me-though we moved faraway years ago when I was 13, she has always been in my heart.-- I can honestly say pretty much every memory makes me smile---like when we both got our first haircut--from David!. Mom and Gramma sat on Gramma's back porch steps and laughed and cried at the same time---(we were about 5 and 3) In the days of my youth, it was always Paula, David, and I- inseparable--always laughing at reactions when they would introduce themselves as my Aunt and Uncle (though I was the oldest). Quite simply, I did -and do- love her. Though life took us our separate ways,many miles apart, she remains in my heart and always will. Paula was one of life's gifts---and I thank you, Ray, for the gifts of love and happiness YOU gave her. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers-Love, Sharon Kohus

December 10, 2010

Ray,
So Sorry to hear about Paula. Ive always enjoyed both you and Paulas company during our slot car racing days.. My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Paul and kathy Manzi

December 9, 2010

My Dearest Paula,
It is exactly a week since you left us and it seems so impossible that you are no longer here. Your passing has left many voids in many hearts but none as large as the one I feel. I loved you everyday we had together and will love you everyday until we meet again. You were truely unique and you will always be my "Babe". I miss you.
Love,
Ray

Thee Biggest Gigi Lovers

December 8, 2010

We really miss our Gigi. xo Dad Love, D,C,D,S & L"B"

Ken

December 8, 2010

Ray, we only met once at The Back Porch, but it's Ken from the AAA next door to Paula's salon. I just wanted to say that in my 46 years, Paula was one of the finest, nicest human beings I have ever met. Please accept my deepest condolances. I used to call her "MY angel"

December 7, 2010

Our deepest sympathies to you.
Barbara and Douglas Netsch

Mary McClelland

December 7, 2010

Ray, I'll always remember Paula for being so upbeat and fun to be around. The two of you were such a perfect pair. I always admired you two as a couple. Paula will be greatly missed.
Deepest sympathy,
Mary M. ( Co-worker/Friend)
I will miss Paula
Kelsey :'(

December 6, 2010

Ray,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Paula was an amazing person. She loved life and lived it to the fullest every day. She touched so many peoples' lives, especially ours. We will miss her.

Spence, Lee and Danielle

Mary McClelland

December 6, 2010

Ray, I'll always remember Paula for being so upbeat and fun to be around. The two of you were such a perfect pair. I always admired the two of you as a couple. Paula will be greatly missed.
Deepest sympathy,
Mary (Co-worker/friend)
Ill Miss You Paula
Kelsey :'(

Dick McManus

December 6, 2010

Ray, Paula will be missed. From all the Guys @ Shoreline Model Raceways. I will never forget what a kick Paula got out of us racing in your basement in Old Saybrook with the tri-oval track. God Bless.

Roland Laine

December 6, 2010

Ray,

Paula will live with us forever. I will never forget her. She was always up! She always had a laugh. Thinking of you.

Ed Wollschleager

December 6, 2010

Ray, Paula will always be in are hearts, she always brought a smile to our face and will never forget all the wonderful conversations we had with her while she cut our hair. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

December 5, 2010

Ray,
Our Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob & Gail Butterfield

Liz Nogowski

December 5, 2010

All of our love to you, Ray, Cindy, Dave and the kids, who cherished their Gigi. Her love of life, her constant optimism and the way she loved you, Ray, serves as an inspiration to all of us. As I've told you, there are few people in this world who can be honored with a nickname like "Peppermint!" We feel blessed that she was a part of our lives.

Love,
John, Liz and John, Jr.

December 5, 2010

Dear Ray - Paula will always be with us. We all love her at the shop. I'll miss her tremondously. love, Margaret

Kimberly Treat

December 5, 2010

Ray, I cannot express my deep sadness upon hearing of Paula's passing. What an amazing woman. I feel blessed to have shared just a moment in time with her. Her go-get-em attitude was infectious. We love you and are sending you hugs. -Kim and family at the golfcourse.

December 5, 2010

Dear Ray,
Wes, Kim, Matt and I send our deepest sympathy. We loved having Paula and you come to the course and share your day with us. She will surely be missed by all of us.

December 5, 2010

Our sincere sympathy to you Ray. Please know that you and your family are all in our thoughts.
Love,
Jen, James, Mason and Meghan

Gwyneeth DeRenne

December 5, 2010

How sorry I am to read about Paulette's passing. We met in kindergarten and were friends all through school. I have so many good memories of our times together. My thoughts are with you and Pauline, Geraldine and David. Gwyn (Fogg) DeRenne

December 5, 2010

Ray,we will never forget Paula's beautiful smile. She will be in our hearts forever.To know Paula was to LOVE Paula. Scott and AnnMarie

December 5, 2010

Ray, Paula loved you, your children and grandchildren more than you will ever know. She was an inspiration for me in our fight and I hope I was for her as well. My thoughts are with you and your family. Bud.

December 5, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. We send you our deepest sympathy and love.
Carol and Jerry

December 5, 2010

Ray,
May caring thoughts bring you strength in this time of sadness. With sympathy, Donz.

December 5, 2010

Ray, my thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. Paula was a beatiful person inside and out! We will always remember her.Love,Pat M.

December 5, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the family. Paulette and I had great times together as kids. I'll always remember us playing in the doll house in Old Saybrook. Love, Bernice

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How to support Paula's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

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Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

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What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

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Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards.

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Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

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Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

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How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

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Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

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Ways to honor Paula METZ's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

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How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

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Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

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How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

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