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Regina M. (Lees) Pa'u

Ayer: Regina M. (Lees) Pa'u, 57, of Grosvenor Street, died Friday, February 17, 2012, at Nashoba Valley Medical Center, Ayer.

Regina M. (Lees)  Pa'uMrs. Pa’u had a couragous battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (A.L.S.) over the past four years and left peacefully with her family by her side.

Mrs. Pa’u was born in Western Samoa, January 6, 1955, a daughter of late Charles and Lucy (Fonoti) Lees and grew up in Western Samoa. She has resided in Ayer for over 30 years.

For 10 years she worked at Honeywell Corporation in Acton, retiring in 2009. She was accomplished in the art of Tae Kwon Do, having attained the level of third degree blackbelt. She also worked as an instructor at Parks Tae Kwon Do Martial Arts Studio in Lunenburg. She had been active in the Ayer Police Explorers Program and attended St. Mary’s Church in Ayer. Her primary love was for her family, especially her grandchildren.

Mrs. Pa’u is survived by her husband of 33 years, Muaau Pa’u; four sons, Steve H. Pa’u and Patrick T. Pa’u both of Ayer, Stanley M. Pa’u of Weymouth; Alika Pa’u of Shirley, two brothers, Charles Lees of Somerville, Herbert Lees of Samoa; three sisters, Lucy Seaver, Dale Teaney both of Florida, Jeannette Lees of Samoa; six grandchildren, Ioane Pa’u, Mikaele Pa’u, Alika Pa’u, Malosi Pa’u, Lolenese Pa’u and Muaau Pa’u.

She was the sister of the late Douglas Lees of Samoa.

Arrangements

A funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 AM Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at St. Mary’s Church, 31 Shirley Street, Ayer.

Calling hours are Monday 2-5 at the T.J. Anderson & Son Funeral Home, 25 Fitchburg Road, (Rte 2A) Ayer. Please see www.andersonfuneral.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the A.L.S. Family Charitable Foundation, PO Box 229, Buzzard’s Bay, MA 02532.


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  • Ginny and Ash

    Townsend, Ma
    February 21, 2012 1:46 pm

    Didn’t know until today. We are so sorry. Have very fond memories of Regina. We will miss her. May she rest in peace. xo


  • Gloria Griffis

    Townsend,Ma
    February 21, 2012 11:51 am

    Our hearts and souls go out to your family from ours. We fondly remember Tae Kwon Do with Regina and you guys. She will be missed by many.


  • Julia Griswould

    Anniston, AL
    February 21, 2012 10:36 am

    My children were very close with your boys especially my son and Stan who was his best man at his wedding last year. You were very dear to Mat and you will be missed dearly. We were glad to nave known you and you will be missed dearly.

    Love
    Julia


  • Jeanette Lees-Alvarez

    Malaeloa, An, Samoa
    February 21, 2012 4:24 am

    Farewell my beloved Sister, you will always be in my thoughts & prayers. You are gone but will never be forgotten until we meet again.

    I sadly missed you.

    Jeanette
    (your younger sister)


  • Tili Tuitasi & Family

    Brisbane Australia
    February 20, 2012 11:29 pm

    Rest In Peace my dear Cousin.

    Ia manuia lou malaga.


  • Talalelei Palata ( Family

    Leone, Am. Samoa
    February 20, 2012 10:06 pm

    Our thoughts & prayers are with you.


  • Mathew Sr & Tina Griswould

    Anniston, Alabama
    February 20, 2012 9:51 pm

    To the Pa’u family, 0ur thoughts and prayers will continue to be with each of you. You have been like family to us and we too are saddened to hear of the lost of Mrs. Regina. Mr. Pa’u you guys treated my two children as they were your own and that really touched our heart and left a everlasting impact. My God bless and keep each of you. Be strong and of good courage, God will see you throught your storm…love always.


  • Alika T Pa'u Tuiolosega

    San Jose, CA
    February 20, 2012 9:13 pm

    Hi Uncle and Family;

    Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you.

    Manuia lau malaga aunty Regina.

    Love,

    Alika, Sifo, & Marley


  • Donnie & Jan Miller

    42 Whitney Rd. Shirley, MA 01464
    February 20, 2012 7:21 pm

    Mau, Jan and I want you to know that our prayers are with you at this most difficult time. We know that God’s love as well as Regina’s will sustain you and her memory will remain in your hearts now, and forever.
    With our love,
    Donnie and Jan Miller


  • Denise Stepleton

    Ayer
    February 20, 2012 6:43 pm

    Alika,

    I am so sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing.


  • Larry Ard and family

    Winchendon
    February 20, 2012 10:38 am

    Please accept our sincere condolences to you and your family.


  • She'lagh Dunbar

    Fitchburg, Ma
    February 20, 2012 3:45 am

    She will forever be an amazing and strong woman. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time. May she rest in peace forever and always.


  • Beulah Snyder Trimm & Family

    Apex NC
    February 20, 2012 12:38 am

    Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Aunty Regina was a very special lady. Much love!


  • Roy Willis

    American Samoa
    February 19, 2012 10:38 pm

    My sincere sympathy and condolences to the Lees Family &
    Pa’u family.


  • Lowell Crace

    Fayetteville, NC
    February 19, 2012 9:30 pm

    Please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family. May she live forever in the hearts of those who knew her.


  • Sarah perona

    Lowell,ma
    February 19, 2012 8:12 pm

    God bless you and your family rip


  • Faleula Palata-Pea & Family

    American Samoa
    February 19, 2012 6:52 pm

    Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

    Love
    Faleula & Family


  • Siafaga Palata-Pearson & Family

    American Samoa
    February 19, 2012 6:49 pm

    Rest in peace dear cousin.

    Love Siafaga & Family


  • Jeanette Lees-Alvarez & Family

    Pago Pago, Am. Samoa
    February 19, 2012 6:38 pm

    Rest in peace my dear sister, you will always be remembered. Prayers and thoughts are with you.

    Love Jeanette, Shane & Heleina


  • Karl Svartstrom

    Newton Ma
    February 19, 2012 5:55 pm

    Stanley and Family, your mom was a beautiful woman and will always be remembered. Many members of the 211th Military Police have reached out and send their condolences.
    Sgt Karl Svartstrom


  • Walter Bentson

    Boston
    February 19, 2012 5:34 pm

    Stanley and family,
    Mary and I are deeply saddened by Regina’a passing. She will always be remembered by her calming presence and beautiful smile. She was a pillar of strength at our monthly luncheons at Beth Israel and will be forever missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
    Walter and Mary Bentson


  • Donna Bursey

    Lunenburg, Ma
    February 19, 2012 4:46 pm

    Stan & Family,
    I am so sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Always remember the wonderful memories that you all had as a family.

    Donna Bursey and Family


  • Betty Lees & family

    Samoa
    February 19, 2012 4:15 pm

    Rest in peace.
    Alofaaga from everyone here in Samoa.

    Betty Betham-Lees and children; (1)Lorraine & family, (2)Dolly, (3)Laureen & family, (4)Loretta & family, (5)Lynette & family and (6)Hendry & family


  • Herbert Lees and family

    Faatoia, Samoa
    February 19, 2012 4:06 pm

    Ia maguia lau malaga le tuafafine pele.
    Rest in peace.

    Herbert & Tala, kids and grandchildren
    Samoa – Brother


  • Dominic Dolly Lees

    Faatoia, Samoa
    February 19, 2012 3:53 pm

    I was deeply saddened by the news about the death of a great Aunty. This must be very difficult for you guys. Please remember that you are in my thoughts and my prayers.

    Maguia le malaga

    Love always
    Dolly – SAMOA
    (late Douglas Lees 2nd child)


  • Ike Isola & Family

    Gardner Ma.
    February 19, 2012 3:19 pm

    My sincere condolences in the loss of your loved one.
    May she rest in peace.

    Ike and Family


  • Edwin Bardroff

    Pepperell MA
    February 19, 2012 2:39 pm

    Maau,
    I am very sorry for your loss. She was a great person.


  • Raymond Rezendes

    Raynham Ma.
    February 19, 2012 1:06 pm

    My sweet friend..

    I will miss you very much and your smile forever will be on my mind and in my heart. Not too many people come into my life that has touched me as much as you did Honey and their won’t be a day that I forget you… My heart is sad but I guess that God needed you more than us down here? Rest well My Sweet Regina you put-up a good fight..I will allway remember the laughs we had together..

    With Love Always… Ray


  • SFA Chapter 72

    VFW Merrimack, NH
    February 19, 2012 12:48 pm

    Maau,

    Special Forces Association Chapter 72 wishes to express their sincere and deepest sympathy, to you and your family, on the loss of Regina. May she rest in peace. De Oppresso Liber


  • Loretta Lees, Theodora & Lessei Perelini

    American Samoa
    February 19, 2012 1:43 am

    God Bless you on your Journey Aunty.


  • Benny Watson

    Tuckerton NJ
    February 18, 2012 10:13 pm

    I will always remember your visits to UMO and how you catered to us all. Your sons became some of my dearest friends. Thank you for touching my life. Watch over us and all we do! Love you.


  • Mat Griswould

    Fitchburg
    February 18, 2012 5:17 pm

    Growing up with the boys I spent a lot of time at your home and you treated me like one of your own. I am blessed to have known you and you will be missed forever.


  • Hendry Lees

    Sydney, Australia
    February 18, 2012 5:00 pm

    Sad to hear you have left us but hopefully someday we will meet again. Few of us haven’t met you in person, (nieces and nephews) back home in Samoa but stories and photos were enough for us.
    Maguia lau malaga Matua, say hi to Grandma & Grandpa and to my dad (Douglas Lees).

    Love & condolences
    Frm:
    Hendry, Rosemarie and Lander Lees
    Australia
    (Youngest son of you late brother)


  • Lucille Kilpatrick-DaCosta

    Ayer
    February 18, 2012 12:49 pm

    Regina I will never forget you. So happy to have known you. You will be forever missed

    Lucille