Paula (Duchaine) Mee, 56, of Marion died January 25, 2011 peacefully at home, following a courageous battle against cancer. She was wife of the late William "Billy" E. Mee with whom she shared 25 years of marriage. Born in New Bedford, the daughter of Jeannine Duchaine and the late Paul A. Duchaine, she lived in New Bedford and Marion most of her life. Paula was a graduate of Bishop Stang High School and Boston College. She was employed by Lighthouse Learning Center in Mattapoisett for many years, where she had many beloved friends and students.
Her fondest memories were of times spent with her family and friends.
Survivors include her mother; two sons, David Mee and Ryan Mee, both of Marion; two brothers, David Duchaine and Joseph Duchaine of Mattapoisett; two sisters, Nina Duchaine of New York and Linda Duchaine of Mattapoisett; four nieces, Devin Smith, Lindsey Smith, Jeannine Duchaine and Gisele Duchaine; and two nephews, Evan Collyer and Edward Smith.
Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home For Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6) Mattapoisett Friday, January 28th at 9 AM. Funeral Mass at St. Anthony's Church at 10 AM. Visiting hours Thursday, January 27th from 3-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Livestrong Foundation. Livestrong, National Mail Processing Center, P.O. 6003, Albert Lea, MN 56007-6603 or online at www.livestrong.org.