Paula Marie Huggins
Paula Marie Huggins
LOWVILLE ~ Paula M. Huggins, 52, of 6580 Tillman Rd., Town of New Bremen, died Sunday, December 27, 2009, at her home where she had been under the loving care of her family and Lewis County Hospice.
Born July 29, 1957, in Lowville, NY, a daughter of John E. “Jack” and Rita McDonald Dowling, she received her elementary education at the former Fr. Leo Memorial School in Croghan. She was graduated from Beaver River Central School in 1975, and afterwards, attended Jefferson Community College in Watertown where she pursued medical clerical studies.
She married Wilfred J. Huggins on December 30, 1978, at St. Peter’s Church in New Bremen.
Paula grew up in Belfort often helping her parents who owned and operated the Belfort Inn for over 20 years. Following college, she worked for the ophthalmology practice of Dr. Muhammad Kayani in Watertown and at the Carthage Area Hospital. In January of 1981, she went to work as a Senior Typist in Medical Records at Lewis County General Hospital in Lowville, and in November, 1987, became a Medical Transcriptionist there. In February, 1994, she transferred to Lewis County’s Public Health Department from where she retired in November, 2003.
She was a very active member of the Soft Maple Roots Quilting Group and a member of the Lewis County Chapter of the C.S.E.A.
Paula enjoyed sewing, needlepoint, cooking, baking and knitting mittens and hats, especially to give to others.
Surviving besides her husband, are her son, Thomas J. Huggins, at home, her daughter, Kate M. Huggins, of Utica, NY; a brother, Thomas J. Dowling, of Galconda, IL; a sister, Frances A. Wyman, of South Portland, ME, and nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her mother, who died on April 17, 1988, and her father, who died on January 7, 1997.
A prayer service will be held on Wednesday, at 10: 00 a.m. at Scanlon Funeral Home, Croghan, followed by an 11:00 a.m. funeral service at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church, Belfort, with the Rev. Daniel L. Chapin, pastor of St. Stephen’s Church, Croghan, officiating. Burial will be in the Spring in St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Croghan.
There will be no public calling hours.
Paula’s wishes were that in lieu of flowers, please consider Memorial Donations to either the Croghan Volunteer Fire Department Ambulance Fund or to Lewis Co. Friends of Hospice.
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Willy and family, Please accept our sincerest sympathies during your time of loss of a very special lady. I worked with Paul at the hospital and then directly with her for PCAP billing when she was at public health. She was always a very cheerful person who could make you smile just talking to her. She will me sadly missed by many. May you find confort that she is no longer in pain and has gone home to a beautiful place with no more worries that we are left with here on earth. God Bless you all and Rest In Peace Paula, you were a great friend.
Our thoughts and prayers to all of Paula’s family and friends.
Carroll & Ginny Owens
Chases Lake
Willy and family, Our prayers are with you at this time. Please accept our sympathies. We will always remember how frienly Paula was and her waves she gave when we went by. She was a wonderful person! She will be sadly missed. We will continue to enjoy our “drinks” she would give us on Halloween in memory of Paula! She was a great person!! God Bless you and your family. RIP Paula, we will miss you!
So Sorry to hear of Paula’s passing, We will keep you all in our prayers and the memory of her beautiful smile close to our hearts. Thinking of you, Dan, Linda, Lex, Kayla and Meg
Willy, Tom & Kate,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time of your loss. I will treasure the T shirt she gave me with the cow on it & the Cow print footstool she made us. We will miss her smile & wave as we drove by, and we will never forget our “treats” that Paula gave us on Halloweeen. She will be sorely missed.
Willy and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Will, our condolences to you and Tommy and
Kate. Paula was one of our quieter
innumerable cousins. Most of my adult life
I was away from Lewis county but always
remember Paula at our family gatherings.
She is at peace and even so will be
missed by all.
Willy, Kate and Tom
We were so sad to hear of Paula’s passing. I will never
forget all of the things she used to do for me when I
babysat for you guys. She always was happy and smiling. It brightened my day to see her every day .
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Will & Family
We are so sorry for your loss. Kathy and I will keep you in our hearts and our prayers.
Dick and Kathy Germain
Las Vegas, Nevada
Mr. Huggins and family. I never had the pleasure of meeting you but I did have the pleasure of knowing your wife/mother. She is an inspiration to all. I would see her on weekly visits and no matter how bad the day would be going she would put a big happy spin on it and cheer everyone up. She will be missed dearly and I feel so touched in knowing her. My prayers are with all of you.
Dear Willy, Tom & Kate,
We are so sorry to hear of your recent loss of Paula. We are sure her physical absence will immense, but her love will remain with you all throughout the years to come. We are thinking of you all at this sad time and send love your way.
Colleen & Wayne Nicholson (Buckland)
Clay, NY
Dear Cousin Will,
Pat & I will always remember the good times and the gatherings at Long Level. Paula was the blessing of your life and the hope of, and for, your children. We pray for you and Tommy & Katey, and know that you will survive in the tradition of the “North Country.” Now she’s with your Dad, Des. God Bless.
Our prayers are with you and all extended family. Peace be with you all. Paula will always be remembered for that big smile she had on her face!
Dear Willy,Tom & Kate,
I’ve never met you, but your wife/mother will be missed by many. I worked at the hospital with Paula and she was always just a ray of sunshine. The Lord will now have a brighter star because of her.
My deepest sympathy.
Very sorry to read about Paula’s passing.We will always remember her outgoing and friendly personality,with a smile that would light up the darkest of nights.As you say good-by for a while,be at peace that she is with our heavenly father,away from the pains of life.Keep the happy memories close to your hearts,because we never lose the one’s we LOVE,when we LOVE the one’s we lose.Very sincerely,Joe&BrendaPowell(steve&mary’s nephew)Carthage,NY
Willy, Kate and Tom,
Our Heartfelt Sympathies go to each one of you during your time of loss, being your neighbors since 1995 we will cherish all the fond memories and friendship we develop over the years, from watching Katie and Tom growing up with Kylie and Derek,Julie will miss the special friendship that Paula and her have, and we both will miss our “social” get togethers we had discussing our families, God bless you all, and may you rest in peace Paula you will always be a special friend and neighbor.
All of us at Public Health will miss Paula.She always had a smile for me.I looked for her when we did clinics,just seeing her made my day! Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Willy & family,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Tina & Bill Campeau
From all of us at Gallery 812 our sincerest sympathy. Her creative talent, thoughtfulness and sense of humor will never be forgotten. To know her was to love her. She will be greatly missed.
God Bless,
From all her fellow artisans at Gallery 812, Lowville, NY
To Paula’s Family:
I had the pleasure of working with Paula as a Medical Transcriptionist in the Medical Records Department for five years. Paula was always a postive and cheerful person who could manage to bring a smile to your face no matter what the situation. I learned a lot from Paula as she “trained” me so to speak, took me under her wing as the new girl.
After my daughter was born, Paula gave me several baby clothes, and loaned me a walker and car seat. She also made many hand knitted items for myself and my daughter.
I will never forget all the delicious cookies Paula would bake and bring to work with her to share. We had many good times in the office because of her.
I feel blessed to have known Paula.
Please accept my sincere sympathy Willy, Kate, and Tom. Rest in Peace, Paula.
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