Paula Stanton Obituary
Our beloved mother, Paula passed away at home October 9, 2025. She was born on February 24,1960 to the late Ralph and Grace (Randazza) Stanton.
A longtime educator at Child Development Programs and Pathways for Children, Paula was committed to nurturing young minds. She also took pride in her years at Action Home Care, where she was dedicated to her role as a caregiver and loved by her clients.
Paula was a strong mother, a cherished grandmother and an adored sister.
She is survived by her 3 children, Danielle wife of Phillip Osier, Joshua LeClaire, and Bryan LeClaire fiancé of Stefanie Goulart.
Our mom was the proudest Grammy to Tyler Joshua, Georgia May, Ryan Richard and Addison Grace.
Paula was raised in a large family and was one of 9 children. She leaves behind her siblings: Peggy, Ralph, David, Bill, Sandra, Michael, Janet and Linda as well as best friend and special cousin Dot.
In honoring our mothers wishes there will be no formal services. In lieu of flowers please send any gifts in her memory to the cats and dogs at Cape Ann Animal Aid 4 Paws Lane Gloucester MA 01930 To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Paula, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Caroline Haines
October 20, 2025
So very sorry to learn of Paula´s passing. She was a dedicated, steadfast employee at Pathways for many years, and a ray of sunshine at her new home, according to one of her neighbors. She will be missed.
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