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Obituary: Paula L. (Ell) Morin, Longtime Resident of Reading

Administrator with the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance in the Woburn Office

Paula L. (Ell) Morin 71, of Beverly, died November 27th, 2014 with her loving family by her side.
Born in Malden, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Anna Rose (Prusak) Ell. She was raised and educated in Malden and was a graduate of Malden high School, Class of 1962.

Ms. Morin had been employed for many years with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as an administrator with the Department of Transitional Assistance in the Woburn and Wakefield offices.

A longtime resident of the Town of Reading and the City of Beverly, Paula was a sports enthusiast. She enjoyed taking in the games and supporting her favorite teams, the Boston Celtics and New England Patriots. She had a love of Tennis and would never miss a Wimbledon Match. A music lover from a young age, she had a deep affinity for Elvis Presley and Barbara Streisand music. Yet with all of her interests her family always came first. She will be remembered for her devotion and dedication to her family.

Paula is survived by her daughter, Christine J. Morin of Merrimack, N.H. and her son, Donald L. Morin and his wife Robyn of Beverly, her grandchildren, Austen, Andrew, Troy and Ryan, her siblings, Robert Ell Jr. of York, Maine, Bruce Ell of Wakefield and Joan Pollini of Ft. Myers, Fl and several nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Richard Ell.

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ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are invited to her funeral Mass which will be held in St. Agnes Church, 186 Woburn St., Reading, on Wednesday, Dec. 10th at 10:30 A.M.. Immediately following the Mass, all are invited to join Paula’s family at her favorite restaurant, The Mandarin Reading, 296 Salem St., Reading for collation and fellowship. Assisting the family with the arrangements is the Peterson-O’Donnell Funeral Home 167 Maple St., (rte 62) Danvers. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Paula’s Memory to the www.voicesofhopeboston.org. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com

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