Michele Dian (Taylor) Paolino, age 67 of South Lawrence passed away on September 4, 2015 at her late residence surrounded by her loving family. Michele was born Newry, SC on June 11, 1948 to the late Howard and Ethel (Cousins) Taylor. She was a graduate of Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, Class of 1966. Michele was an employee of the Massachusetts General Hospital for over 20 years. She loved gardening, playing 45’s and cooking. Michele published a cookbook, which she was very proud of. She loved hosting family dinners and was the Matriarch of the family who kept everything and everyone together.
Michele was the beloved wife of Michael Paolino of South Lawrence with whom she shared 49 years of marriage. She was the devoted mother of Jamie Paolino and his wife Kristen of South Lawrence. She was the dear sister of Robin Taylor and his former wife Nancy Woods Taylor, Deborah Barrett and her husband Nathan, Lorna Bolen Sanchez, Ronald Taylor and his wife Joyce, and Jody Taylor and his wife Valerie. Michele is also survived by many nieces and nephews. The Paolino Family would like to extend their most sincere gratitude to Dr. Anthony Straceski, Dr. Michael Landman and the entire staff at the Fresenius Med Care for their dedicated, faithful and outstanding care provided to Michele during her time of need.
Friends and guests are invited to call on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, 233 Lawrence St. Methuen. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery of Andover. Donations in Michele’s memory may be made to, National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Ave. #2 Norwood, MA 02062. For directions and online guestbook, please visit the funeral home website, www.pollardfuneralhome.com. The Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home is honored to serve the Paolino Family.