Marlborough- Paula M. (Russell) Benoit, 67, formerly of Marlborough died at home.  She was the wife of Allen R. Benoit for the last 44 years. She was born, raised and educated in Marlborough, the daughter of the late Chief of Police Floyd Russell and Florence A. (Monnette) Russell. She was a graduate of Marlborough High School Class of 1965. Paula enjoyed sports, the beach and adored her grandson. She was a kind; giving woman who always put others needs before her own.

She leaves a daughter, Lori A. Troy of Oxford and her boyfriend Chris Ford; two sisters, Marsha Erlandson of Northborough and Constance A. Tomaszewski of Florida; a grandson Joshua Troy  and his father Matthew Troy both of Oxford. She was pre-deceased by her two daughters Cindy and Christine.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Prospect Street, Marlborough. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, Pleasant Street. Calling hours will be held Thursday from 6-8 p.m. in the Fitzgerald & Collins Funeral Home, 378 Lincoln Street, Marlborough.  In lieu of flowers donations made be made to the funeral home to assist Paula's family with funeral expenses.