Westfield, Ma. – Surrounded by her family, Sheila J. (Oleksak) Paul passed away peacefully at home. Sheila would always light up a room when she walked in and was a friend to everyone she met. Sheila lived, life to the fullest, always seeking an adventure and on her own terms. Sheila most loved spending time with her family, especially in Otis, at the beach, and visiting Montana and New Mexico. Sheila has been married to her Westfield High School sweetheart, Bob Paul, for 23 years. Together they have two children, Bobby and Emily Paul, whom Sheila cherished more than anything in the world. Sheila is survived by her mother, Judy Clowes Gamache and father, Richard Oleksak, her sister Lisa Oleksak Sullivan and her husband, Rick; her brother Bob Oleksak and his wife Tracy (Sanville); and her sister Linda (Oleksak) Hall and her husband John; her in-laws Bob and Chris Paul, brothers in-law Shawn Paul and his wife Alice, Christopher Paul and his wife Lori, and Jonathan Paul, a special Aunt, Sister Elizabeth Oleksak and many nieces and nephews. Sheila’s husband Bob especially wants to thank the many family members, friends and extended friends network who have provided great care and support, especially her constant companion Otis and her special health care professionals, Sharon and Kelly. As Sheila would want, the family will celebrate her life by having calling hours at Firtion-Adams Funeral Home on Sunday November 20th from 12 noon till 4 pm, followed by a memorial service at 4 pm. In lieu of flowers contributions remembering Sheila can be made to American Brain Tumor Association www.abta.org. Click on donate/tribute add in Sheila Paul as honoree. firtionadams.com
