Shrewsbury- Paula D. Shumway, 64, died at home on Thursday, February 9, 2012.

She leaves behind her son, Matthew C. Kendall and his wife Elizabeth of Goodyear, AZ; 1 sister, Kathy Lewis and her husband Steven of Stafford Springs, CT; 1 brother, Donald Shumway of Railroad Flat, CA; 6 grandchildren, a niece, a nephew, and her dog Ginger. Paula was born in Worcester and raised in Northborough. She was the daughter of the late Milton D. and Helen (Chapdelaine) Shumway. Paula graduated from Algonquin Regional High School in 1965 and was a longtime employee at the former Sweetlife Grocers in Northborough. The past ten years Paula had been a clerk for the Westborough District Court. She was a private person, who was loving and very generous.

Funeral services are private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Baypath Humane Society, 5 Rafferty Road, Hopkinton, MA 01748.For online condolences, please visit: www.haysfuneralhome.com