Paula Wallace Obituary

Age - 64

September 12, 2023

Lowell, MA

"Paula Desmond Wallace Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Daughter Paula Desmond Wallace, 64, passed away peacefully with her loved ones by her side on September 6, 2023. Paula's whole life revolved around family. It was her greatest joy and pleasure. Paula was the wife of Scott A. Wallace for whom she was married to for 38 years and the proud and loving parents to Christine, Margaret, and Jack. Paula was born in Lowell on August 4, 1959, a daughter of Cornelius and Dorothy (Battle) Desmond. Paula attended Lowell Schools and graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell with an accounting degree. Paula was a proud member of the leadership team at Youville Assisted Living for over 10 years. Family was Paula's greatest pride and nothing brought her more happiness than spending time together at Plum Island, especially when her grandchildren, Isabel, Benjamin, and Ronan were there. Holidays celebrated with family and loved ones brought extra joy to Paula. Shopping with her mom, Dorothy, was another favorite pastime. Paula's love of family and togetherness will continue on through her children, grandchildren, and extended family each time they gather. In addition to her husband, and parents, Paula is survived by her daughter Christine Salaman and her husband Miguel of Andover, her daughter Margaret Wallace and partner Tami Pearlstein of East Boston, her son Jack Wallace and his wife, Kyleigh of Lowell, and her grandchildren Isabel and Benjamin Salaman and Ronan Wallace; her brother Cornelius Desmond and his wife Kristen Bradley of Methuen, her sister Christine Murphy and her husband Donald and their children Claire and Aiden of Windham, NH, her brother Michael Desmond and his wife Susan Landry of Londonderry , NH, and many dear friends. Family and Friends are invited to attend Paula's FUNERAL MASS at THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH , 144 E. Merrimack ST. Lowell on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 at 10 AM. Following Mass, all are invited, by Paula's Family, to attend a luncheon at Four Oaks Country Club, 80 Meadow Creek DR. Dracut at Noon. "

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