Paula A. Cole

WINSLOW – Paula A. Cole, 63, passed away at her home on Oct. 9, 2022. Paula was born on April 25, 1959, at the Sisters Hospital in Waterville.

Paula attended high school in Skowhegan and graduated from Winslow Senior High School in 1977. She worked in several departments at Maine General Health for 41 years, starting in 1981. Most notably, her time at the former Adolescent Center that she always spoke so fondly of. She was an animal lover in the highest respect and always had cats and dogs by her side. She loved the ocean in Southern Maine and spent many family vacations there. She recently vacationed in the Wells area with her sister.

Paula is survived by her husband, Shane Cole of Winslow; two sons, Alex Johnson of Vassalboro and Robert Johnson of Fairfield; grandson Alexander Johnson of Fairfield; sister Carla Jenness of Portland; daughter-in-law Amanda Johnson of Vassalboro, brothers-in-law Scott Cole, Stewart Cole, Saul Cole, Seth Cole, sisters-in-law Sonya Cole, Shelly Cole; and mother-in-law Sue Cole.

Paula was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Mary Jenness of Winslow, aunts Teresa and Franca Megazzini of Waterville, and father-in-law Steven Cole.

A graveside service will be at Saint Francis Cemetery, 78 Grove St, Waterville, ME Friday, October 21st, 2022, 1200 noon.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Veilleux and Redington Funeral home.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at http://www.VeilleuxFuneralHome.com for the Cole family.

In lieu of flowers and cards, Paula would want donations made to:

the Somerset Animal Shelter

123 Middle Rd.

Skowhegan, ME 04976




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