GATELY, PAULA L. (DUFFY) of Wayland, formerly of Dedham, died unexpectedly on May 25, 2011. Beloved wife of John L. Gately of Wayland. Devoted mother of Emily Anne Gately; John L. Gately, Jr. and James W. Gately all of Wayland. Loving daughter of James W. Duffy of Norwood and the late Carol L. (Cormier) Duffy. Sister of Kathleen M. Levin of Attleboro; Margaret D’India of Norwood; Patricia J. Duffy of Cataumet; Suzanne L. Penney of Attleboro and Lauren A. Duffy-Peters of Franklin. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitations on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the John C. Bryant Funeral Home, 56 Pemberton Rd (Off Rte 30), Wayland. Family and friends may gather at the funeral home on Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 9:00 am followed by her Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at the Parish of the Good Shepherd at St. Zepherin’s Church, 99 Main St (Rte 27), Wayland. Interment in Highland Cemetery in Norwood will be private for her family.
In lieu of flowers, her family suggests memorial gifts in her memory may be sent to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, National Headquarters, Donations, 6520 North Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309-2130. For on-line condolences and directions, please visit www.johncbryantfuneralhome.com.