Paula Mullen Obituary
Born in Chicago, Illinois on October 3, 1951, she was the daughter of the late William and Sabina (Dalba) Mullen.
Dr. Mullen was a graduate of Woburn High School, Class of 1969, University of New Hampshire, Class of 1973. She obtained her Master's Degree from Bentley College and her Doctorate from Nova University. Dr. Mullen was a retired Principal from the Galvin Middle School in Wakefield and was the former Athletic Director at the Wakefield Memorial High School. She was the former Head Women's Basketball coach at Bentley College.
She is survived by her wife, Tracey L. Harrington, her brother William G. Mullen III of Woburn, her sister Mary Mullen of Woburn and Buster. Paula was the niece of Mr. & Mrs. Manuel Ferdinand, Geraldine "Cooki" Gaspar, Marie DeVellis all of Wakefield, Mr. & Mrs. Jack Dalba of Malden and Rose Dalba of Medford. She is also survived by many loving cousins.
Her funeral will be held from the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave, Wakefield on Tuesday at 9am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Barbara Church 138 Cambridge St., Woburn at 10am. Visitation for relatives and friends will be held at the Funeral Home on Monday from 2-8pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dr. Paula M. Mullen Scholarship Fund, c/o Citizen Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 321, Wakefield, MA 01880, which will be awarded each year to a student who displays "spirit, perseverance and a positive attitude".
Read Paula Mullen's Obituary and Guestbook on www.mcdonaldfs.com.
Visitation
McDonald Funeral Home
19 Yale Ave.
Wakefield, MA US 01880
Monday, April 1, 2013, 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Service
St. Barbara Church
138 Cambridge St.
Woburn, MA US 01801
Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 10:00 AM
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Diane B Seery
March 21, 2024
I can't get my head around how many year you've been gone. What a loss for the kids of Wakefield and all your friends and family.
Hi to Mary for me.
Diane B Seery
March 21, 2021
Another year has come and gone and still you are missed terribly by many.
Deb Leck
September 22, 2013
Mary, Bill, Sarah, Manny - I'm only now learning of Paula's passing and am deeply sorry for your loss. Paula was a spirited soul and is surely keeping joyous company with the rest of our loved ones in heaven. Deb
Charlene Metrano
April 20, 2013
To the family and family of friends of Paula.
May I express my condolences in her passing.
I know how much you all loved her. As did I. My deepest sympathy.
Charlene
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Linda Blair
April 5, 2013
Tracey, so sorry this had to happen at all. such a long fight but good times were had in there too..lets hope her heaven isnt made up of too much nature...you know how she thought it was overrated...love you and with you in spirit.
Bernadette Wilkinson
April 5, 2013
Paula was always in the school office whenever I dropped in to say hello. She had presence and possessed strength beyond expectation. She has left a lasting footprint on this earth. Her loss will be felt by the many lives she touch.
Bernadette Golden Wilkinson
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Melrose Ma
April 3, 2013
Bill & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss, my thougfhts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Lauragale
Bill Giancoli
April 2, 2013
Dr. Mullen saw potential in everything and everyone.
PAULA Groom-Splaine
April 2, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I was a team-mate and close friend of Paula's in High School. We had so many wonderful times together.
Sheryle D'Amico
April 1, 2013
Billy, Please know I am thinking about you at this difficult time. I have very fond memories of Paula (and the rest of your family). Sheryle D'Amico
Diane Seery
April 1, 2013
Mary,
So sorry for your loss.
Paula was one of a kind. Always ready with a smile and kind word.
She was a great teammate and mentor and will be missed by so many!
Paula,
You fought the good fight. Now it's time to R.I.P.
Brenda Silveira
April 1, 2013
Gerri, Sorry for your loss. I know how much Paula meant to you. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family.
nancy capone
March 31, 2013
I was privileged to coach wi th Paula when she was athletic director. She was the best.
March 30, 2013
Mary Billy and family:
My sincerest sympathy to all. Paula certainly put up a strong fight for life. She was an inspiration for many.
Take care and God bless!
Denise Wall
Karen Dennehy
March 30, 2013
Tracey, My heartfelt toughts and prayers are with you and your family. Paula was a fighter, taking on every challenge with grace and dignity. May she now Rest in Peace.
Karen Milton
March 30, 2013
Your family was truly blessed to have Paula. Her love of life, positive attitude, and courageous spirit will long be remembered.
March 29, 2013
Paula was the best coach ever she made you believe you could
Do anything. she made a huge impact with all those athletes she coached. Her legacy live on through all of us tannerettes
Tracy Hallsworth
March 29, 2013
Paula was a wonderful caring person. She was an incredible advocate to my son. My deepest sympathy to her family and friends.
Patricia Marcotte
March 29, 2013
So sorry for your loss, I have very fond memories of Paula. She was a wonderful person.
Karen Lamb
March 29, 2013
I am so sorry to hear this. My deepest smypathies to the family and her friends.
Marcia Donohoe
March 29, 2013
Paula was my brother Michael Donohoe's
life long friend and now they have each other to keep company and watch over all of us.
March 29, 2013
A better human being you will not find. I feel frotunate to have had both my children pass through the halls of the Galvin Middle School. Dr. Mullen was a gift to all. Rest peacefully.
March 29, 2013
Rest in peace Paula
March 28, 2013
Paula was one of those rare souls that could brighten the world with humor and wisdom even in the greatest times of challenge. Her spiritual and intellectual influence will long transcend her passing. Jan Sussman, Charlotte, NC
March 28, 2013
I only met Paula a few times but she had a wonderful spirit and she will be missed.
Brenda DeNinno
March 28, 2013
Paula was loved and admired by the many thousands of people she came in contact with. She will be remembered lovingly by all.
March 28, 2013
Paula was indeed a special person. I so enjoyed working with her during my years on the School Committee. She made a difference in many lives and that is the most important thing we can all do. She is missed.
Kathy Varone
March 28, 2013
The world was a better place with Paula in it. She will be missed. She was so very brave and always a class act.
Karen Gaspar
March 28, 2013
So sorry to hear of this. Jason, Lauren and myself send our thoughts and prayers at this time to you all..
judy connolly dinneen
March 28, 2013
Mary and Billy and family
so many fond memories of Paula, so very sorry for your loss
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