Alice M. Ramian Cardin

S. Grafton – Alice M. (Paulhus) Ramian Cardin, 93, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Advinia Care in Northbridge after a brief illness. Her first husband, Adam J. Ramian, died Oct. 28, 1981 and her second husband, Robert S. Cardin passed away on January 3, 2018.
She is survived by two step-sons, John Ramian and his wife Barbara of Northbridge and Peter Cardin of Fayetteville, NC; five step-daughters, Veronica Zeronsa and her husband William of Quaker Hill, CT, Nancy Braman and her husband Richard of Elgin, SC, Donna Banks and her husband Kevin of Rutland, and Pamela Soxl and her husband Ricky of Gaston, SC; a daughter Maria Halloran of Sutton; three siblings, John B. Paulhus Jr. of Wilmington, NC, Therese E. Bechard of Beulaville, NC, and Diane M. LaRocque of Haverhill, MA; 14 step-grandchildren, many step-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her step-daughter, Debra Cardin, and brother Robert J. Paulhus Sr.
Born in Whitinsville, MA on August 21, 1931, Alice was the daughter of Jean B. Sr. and Georgianna (Duquette) Paulhus. She was raised and educated in Whitinsville and lived in S. Grafton for many years. Previously she lived in Myrtle Beach, SC, where she spent 18 years, before moving back to S. Grafton.
Mrs. Cardin was employed at Tupperware Molded Products in S. Grafton for 40 years before her retirement in 1992. She loved to knit, crochet, garden, and care for her plants. An avid dog lover, she enjoyed her small dogs and poodles over the years. A woman of great faith, she was a longtime member of St. James Church. Alice was a quiet, kind, and gentle woman, affectionate wife and stepmother, and a friend to all.
Her funeral Mass will be held on Monday, June 9, 2025 at 11 AM in Our Lady of Hope Parish at St. James Church, 89 Main Street, S. Grafton. Burial will follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Whitinsville. Calling hours at the Jackman Funeral Home, 12 Spring St., Whitinsville are Sunday, June 8th from 4-6 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Haiti Missions of Rev. John Henault, OMI c/o Michelle Henault, 10 Sunrise Avenue, Grafton, MA 01519.
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