Paula J. (Willcox) James

Paula J. (Willcox) James,  a lifelong resident of Malden, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in Salem.  Paula was born in Malden in 1951, the daughter of William and Ruth Willcox.  She was raised and educated in Malden, graduating from Malden High School with the Class of  1970.   She went on to become an Administrative Assistant, working for a few different firms, most notably Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Boston.   After marrying her sweetheart, Dennis R. James, the two settled down together in Malden.  They shared many wonderful years until Dennis’s passing in 2020.   Paula was a longtime active member of both the East Side Athletic Association, and the Moose Lodge of Malden.   She enjoyed traveling and taking cruises to anywhere that had a beach.  She also had a great love for animals, especially cats. 

She is survived by her sisters, Wendy M. Themea of Bridgeton, ME, Kim E. Flammia of Gloucester, Debra Pl Abramovich of Greenfield, ME, and Denise M. Gadbois of Gloucester,  many loving nieces and nephews, and two great nieces.

Paula was preceded in death by her husband Dennis “D.J.” James, and her parents, William and Ruth Willcox.

Funeral services will be held at the Weir- MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St, Malden on Sunday, June 9th, at 4 PM, with visitation from 2 – 4 PM.  Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Paula’s memory may be made to the Northeast Animal Shelter. 347 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970

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