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Paula Wallace Obituary

Loving Wife, Mother,

Grandmother, Daughter

LOWELL

Paula Desmond Wallace, 64, passed away peacefully with her loved ones by her side on September 6, 2023. Paula's whole life revolved around family. It was her greatest joy and pleasure. Paula was the wife of Scott A. Wallace for whom she was married to for 38 years and the proud and loving parents to Christine, Margaret, and Jack.

Paula was born in Lowell on August 4, 1959, a daughter of Cornelius and Dorothy (Battle) Desmond. Paula attended Lowell Schools and graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell with an accounting degree. Paula was a proud member of the leadership team at Youville Assisted Living for over 10 years.

Family was Paula's greatest pride and nothing brought her more happiness than spending time together at Plum Island, especially when her grandchildren, Isabel, Benjamin, and Ronan were there. Holidays celebrated with family and loved ones brought extra joy to Paula. Shopping with her mom, Dorothy, was another favorite pastime. Paula's love of family and togetherness will continue on through her children, grandchildren, and extended family each time they gather.

In addition to her husband, and parents, Paula is survived by her daughter Christine Salaman and her husband Miguel of Andover, her daughter Margaret Wallace and partner Tami Pearlstein of East Boston, her son Jack Wallace and his wife, Kyleigh of Lowell, and her grandchildren Isabel and Benjamin Salaman and Ronan Wallace; her brother Cornelius Desmond and his wife Kristen Bradley of Methuen, her sister Christine Murphy and her husband Donald and their children Claire and Aiden of Windham, NH, her brother Michael Desmond and his wife Susan Landry of Londonderry , NH, and many dear friends.



Family and Friends are invited to attend Paula's FUNERAL MASS at THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH , 144 E. Merrimack ST. Lowell on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 at 10 AM. Following Mass, all are invited, by Paula's Family, to attend a luncheon at Four Oaks Country Club, 80 Meadow Creek DR. Dracut at Noon.



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Published by Lowell Sun on Sep. 12, 2023.

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Diane (Vaillancourt) Fenn

September 14, 2023

From the Keith Hall Class of '77 we send our love and condolences to you Scott and Family. Paula was always happy and enjoyed a good laugh and good time. May you be comforted in the memories that she has created in your life's throughout the years.

Joanne C. Parsons

September 12, 2023

My deepest sympathy. I worked with Paula at Youville. One of the nicest people I've ever worked with. May she rest in peace. Joanne Parsons

Bob & Vickie Mullin

September 12, 2023

Our sincerest condolences to the Wallace and Desmond families on the loss of your beautiful Paula.

Jill Sullivan

September 12, 2023

I am so sorry to hear this terrible news about Paula, my heart is in a million pieces for you all. We have known you for over 50 years. Life is so hard at times. Always remember that our loved ones are in our future and we will all be together again one day. Keep all your special memories in your heart. Paula was a wonderful person and I love you all! God bless you today and always and you´re all in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time! I am so sorry for this terrible loss! Love, Jill Sullivan

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