Paula Jean was born to Mary Bevilacqua Askew and Loyal Renwick Askew on May 8,1961 in Ludlow, MA. She grew up in Ludlow attending the local schools and graduated from Ludlow High School in 1979. She also graduated from Mansfield Beauty School.
Paula would spend her working years in the restaurant, catering and hospitality industry, and for a time enjoyed selling products through home parties where she developed many friendships.
Sadly, Paula is predeceased by her son Michael Kowalski, her sister Alison Conant, nephew Sean Czupryna, great niece Emalyn Heimall and brother-in-law George Turcotte.
She is survived by brothers Richard (Carol) Askew and Kenneth Askew and sisters Anne Turcotte, Diane (Walter) Czupryna, Rosemary Askew and Christine Askew-Palmer as well as nine nieces and nephews and eight great nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her “besties” Elaine (Andrew) Chertoff and Grace Gavoni and many lifelong friends who were by her side throughout her life’s adventures and this latest journey.
Paula’s family is especially grateful to Palliative Care nurses Charon, Maura and Eliza as well as the many medical staff caring for her in manyways and many places along the way. If desired, memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Ludlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to gather for a visiting hour and celebration of Paula’s life on Saturday May 24th from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Ludlow Funeral Home concluding with a service beginning at 12:00 p.m.
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May
432 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
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24
May
432 East St.
Ludlow, MA 01056
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