Sherry Lynn Paul

WEST GARDINER – Sherry Lynn Paul, 58, of West Gardiner, died unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023.

She was born in Gardiner on Feb. 1, 1965, the daughter of Donald Paul and Norma (Maloy) Layne.

Sherry is a graduate from the University of Maine Orono, with a bachelor’s degree. After graduating she worked for many years as a tax auditor for the state of Maine. Later in life she worked for MaineGeneral in Augusta until her passing.

Sherry was a very outgoing person who loved to travel, camp, and hang out with friends. Her favorite hobby was being a part of the Maine Jimmy Buffet Parrot Head Club which she used to be the president of for many years. Sherry was one the kindest people around and she was always willing to help no matter how busy she may be herself.

She was predeceased by her maternal grandparents Russell Maloy and Elizabeth McDonald, paternal grandparents Andrew Paul and Mary Bridget (Morris) Paul; stepfather, Clinton Layne.

Sherry is survived by her parents Norma Layne, of Gardiner and Donald Paul (Jo-Anne) Sipekne’katik, NS.; her siblings Cathy Paul, Kendra Paul, Arianna Paul, all of Sipekne’katik, NS.; stepsiblings Tracey Sylliboy, and Dawn Sylliboy, of Millbrook, NS, Bernadette Sylliboy (Vernon) of New Brunswick, Rhonda Hawkins (Tom), of Florida, and Timothy Layne (Laurie) of Randolph; a special niece, Michaela Julian and many other nieces and nephews.

Sherry’s visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, Dec, 19, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 20 at 11 a.m., at Christ Episcopal Church, Dresden Avenue, Gardiner.

Arrangements are entrusted with Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website, http://www.staplesfuneralhome.com.