HOLLIS-Paula R. Williams, age 68 passed away at her home in Hollis on May 18, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family.
Over the years Paula worked as a seamstress (working in both fabric and leather). She also owned and operated a janitorial
service. And served as treasurer for the town of Hollis for several years.
She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Business and Professional Women, and other Municipal professional groups.
Paula will always be remembered for her love of family and her warm hospitality. She helped many individuals who were in personal difficulty because of neglect or abuse.
Paula enjoyed knitting, making penny rugs, sewing crafts, cooking, playing cards, dancing, raising orchids, and her puppies.
Paula is survived by her husband of 40 years - Winfried (Win) Williams, her son - Joseph W. Gilpatrick, a granddaughter- Taylor Ruby Gilpatrick all of Hollis. Two sisters - Marie Gammon of Gardiner and Bea Fuller of South Gardiner. Her “adoptive” grandchildren - Lila Hamilton of Alfred, Emily Jordan of Hollis, and Jordan Walker of Westbrook. There are also 5 nieces and nephews and 7 great nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours to celebrate Paula’s life are from 5pm to 7pm on Friday May 31, 2019 at Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service Chapel 498 Long Plains Rd (Rt 22) Buxton. Online condolence messages can be submitted at the Funeral Chapel website: www.mainefuneral.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Mesothelioma Research Foundation of America, 3011 Townsgate
Road, Suite 450, Westlake Village, CA 91361.