Paula M. (Reeves) Remelius Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

TOWNSEND- Paula M. (Reeves) Remelius, 66, of Townsend passed away peacefully on March 30, 2020 after a lengthy, but courageous battle against breast cancer and lewy body dementia. She was born on September 25, 1953 in Fitchburg to the late Edward and Dorothy (Pavlick) Reeves and was a 1971 graduate of North Middlesex Regional High School where she loved fashion and art. After high school, Paula went on a solo trip to England and even took flying lessons. She met her husband, Robert "Remo" Remelius, while working at New England Business Service (now Deluxe) in Townsend. They were married for 35 years before he preceded her in death on April 28, 2013. Paula was a lifelong resident of Townsend. To know her was a gift. She had the most radiant smile and the most genuine laugh. She was kind and attentive to everyone she met. As a Dealer Forms Service Representative at NEBS, co-workers often gathered around her cubicle swapping stories, recipes and catalogs. She loved talking to customers, and she loved spending time in her beautiful house where every touch of hominess was her own design. Paula loved to cook. Over the years she amassed such a huge collection of cookbooks that it would have rivaled any bookstore shelf. She made the most wonderful birthday dinners for her loved ones and a margarita that would knock your socks off. She could be counted on to bring the best tasting dish to a party, or the heartiest stew to a new mom. Paula loved her cats and her cats absolutely adored her. If you were a cat in the Remelius household, you were one lucky feline. You would have enjoyed milk from a saucer, lunch meat from the deli, and a cozy lap to call your own. Paula loved all animals and did not mind one bit when a bat, a bird and a goat decided to waltz in uninvited. Those of you out there who worked with her have probably heard the stories. Paula loved music. She loved going on mystery rides. She loved strong coffee, bird feeders and slippers. She loved the Cosmos, clothing catalogs and shrimp cocktail. She loved vodka gimlets, PBS and the X-Files. She loved her family. And her family loved her. Paula has reunited with family members she has missed. We have no doubt she is enjoying a glass of Kendall Jackson Chardonnay with her sister, Donna (Reeves) Stoll, who died in 1991; and playing a game of Scrabble with her nephew, Gregory Reeves, who died too soon in 2004. She is survived by her brother William E. Reeves and his wife Debra of Townsend, her stepson Brian Remelius and his wife Tiffany in California, her nephew, William N. Reeves and his girlfriend Ally Meikle of Ashby, her niece, Kristen Nesbit and her husband Matthew of Pepperell, her niece, Julie Bailey and her husband Michael of Ashby, her niece, Jennifer Amadon and her husband Carl of Ashby, her nephew, Andrew Reeves and his wife Abby in New Hampshire, and her wonderful caregiver Stephanie Geanuracos of New Hampshire. She also leaves behind several great-nieces and nephews, all of whom carry on her legacy in one way or another. Due to these unprecedented times, services and a celebration will be held at a later date. Paula always did love the stars and what lies beyond. We are comforted knowing that now she is among them. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Home Office 225 N. Michigan Ave. Fl 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or the Sterling Animal Shelter, 17 Laurelwood Road, Sterling MA 01564 "Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known." - Carl Sagan The Anderson Funeral Home, 250 Main Street, Townsend Center is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Paula M. (Reeves) Remelius

September 25, 1953 - March 30, 2020