Paula J. (Joyal) O’Donnell, 66, of Shrewsbury, died Wednesday, June 26, 2013 in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Her husband of 38 years, William F. O’Donnell died in 1996. She leaves a son, William F. O’Donnell, Jr., and his wife, Emily of Bullhead City, AZ; a daughter, Susanne O. Broderick and her husband, James of Shrewsbury; two brothers, Edward Joyal of Cornwall, Ontario, Canada and John Joyal of Colchester, CT; three sisters, Helen McKiernan of Ausable, NY, Mary White of Holly Springs, GA and Laura Razzano of Johnstown NY; beloved sister-in-law, Peggy Jean O’Donnell of Worcester; also survived by seven grandchildren, Nicholas, Kristyn, Taylor, Kendra, John, Trystan and Megan; several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, William, she was predeceased by her son, Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class, Michael J. O’Donnell.

Paula was born in Ausable Forks, New York, daughter of the late Howard J. and Elizabeth (Ashley) Joyal. She attended Ausable High School. Paula lived in Peru, New York before moving to Worcester and finally residing in Shrewsbury in 1972.

Paula had worked and was known as a “Lunch Lady” for the Shrewsbury Public Schools from 1975 until 1981. She later worked for Price Chopper and the Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in the Housekeeping Department.

She was member of Saint Mary’s Parish in Shrewsbury. Paula enjoyed crochet, knitting, reading, traveling and working out crossword puzzles.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Paula’s family on Monday, July 1, 2013 from 4-8 PM in the Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, 648 Main Street, Shrewsbury. Her funeral will be from the funeral home on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 with her funeral Mass celebrated at 10 AM in Saint Mary’s Church, 640 Main St. Shrewsbury. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Shrewsbury. Memorial donations can be sent in her name to Urgent Death Row Dogs, P.O. Box 924, Deer Park, NY 11729.