Paula M. Fairbairn

Paula M. Fairbairn

Paula Fairbairn Obituary

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Paula M. Fairbairn, 70, died Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. Born in Boston, daughter of the late Alfred E. and Marilyn A. (Kent) Fairbairn, she was raised in Jamaica Plain and moved to Stoughton as a young girl and was a graduate of Stoughton Schools. Paula worked as a Club Car Attendant at Amtrak for over 20 years and also worked as a bartender at Nick’s Place in Canton for many years, retiring many years ago. She was a member of the United Railroad Workers Union. Paula enjoyed trips to area casinos and loved to spend time with her family and friends.

Paula is survived by her beloved son Derek J. Poillucci and her grandson Dylan J. Poillucci, both of Stoughton. She is survived by her brother Edward Fairbairn of Stoughton and 2 other siblings.

At Paula’s request, all services were private.

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