Paula (Lavallee) Goss, 78, died Saturday, January 29th at The Hermitage Healthcare where she had resided since 2019.
Paula was born and raised in Worcester, daughter of Ralph J. and Dorothy J. (Shea) Lavallee. She attended South High School and graduated from Becker College with an AS degree in Nursing in 1984. She was a Registered Nurse and worked in numerous medical facilities in the greater Worcester area, with a focus on psychiatric nursing.
Paula is survived by her son, Carlton R Shippey, Jr. as well as her three beloved grandchildren, Althea, Jacob and Emmelia. She is also survived by her siblings, Ralph J. Lavallee, Jr. of Paxton, Arlene Lavallee Fraher and her husband John of Shrewsbury and by James M. Lavallee and his wife, Eileen. She also leaves several nieces, a nephew and numerous cousins.
Her memorial Mass will be held Saturday, February 5, at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of the Angels Church, 1222 Main Street. Please respect all COVID restrictions. O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME is assisting the family with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to UMass Memorial in memory of Paula Goss to support patient care at: UMass Memorial Health, Office of Philanthropy, 365 Plantation Street, One Biotech, Worcester, MA 01605 or donate.umassmemorial.org