SCANLON, Paula Rose (Welchlin) of North Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Newburyport and Jamaica Plain, May 10, 2022. Beloved wife of James P. Scanlon. Daughter of the late George A. and Jane C. (Nicholson). Stepmother of Sean (Bree) and Matthew (Jen). Grandmother of Piper, Elizabeth and Viola. Loving sister of Grace Donahue of West Roxbury, George Welchlin of West Roxbury, Daniel Welchlin of Raynham and the late Jane Redmond, Anne Foshey and Mary Welchlin-Hallissey. Precious aunt to 14 nieces and nephews including the late Mary Hallissey, 27 grand nieces and nephews and 7 great grand nieces and nephews. Visiting hours at the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St. West Roxbury, Monday, June 6 from 8:30-9:30am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Theresa Church at 10am. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery, West Roxbury. If possible, please wear purple. It was Paula’s favorite color. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Paula’s memory to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org