Paula Sukernick

Paula Jane Sukernick, 72, of Westborough, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the UMass/Memorial Healthcare-University Hospital. She was the wife of Frank J. Sukernick.

Born in Holden, MA, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Florence (Corbin) Tokarz. She was raised in Holden and graduated from Wachusett Regional High School. She also graduated from Worcester State College earning a master’s degree in education.

Paula was employed with the Wachusett Regional School District as a school teacher and a reading specialist.

Paula was the most caring and loving mother, wife, sister, and friend. She loved her family more than anything, including her two cats Lily and Bunky, and her three grand-kitties, Lucy, Daisy, and Tika. She always made sure to have the most up to date fashion, and would shop regularly with her one and only daughter, Melissa. Paula was always a shoulder to lean on and a great listener. She could talk for hours on the phone and always wanted to hear about what was going on in her family and friends’ lives.

Paula had a very special bond with her husband, Frank. She loved him to the moon and back and they did everything together. She enjoyed traveling, going to the beach, camping, puzzles, and shopping.

In addition to her husband, Frank, she is survived by one daughter, Melissa L. Sukernick of Marlborough, one brother, Peter Tokarz and his wife, Donna, of Worcester and two sisters, Theresa “Terry” Tokarz of Atkinson, NH and Judy Misiaszek and her husband, Todd of Plaistow, NH.

Her funeral service will be on Saturday, July 19, at 10:00 A.M. in the First United Methodist Church, 120 West Main St., Westborough. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Calling hours at the Pickering & Son Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., Westborough, are Friday, July 18, from 5 to 7 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Wounded Warrior Project via the link below: