Paula MacRae, 86, Longtime Hospice Volunteer

Paula (Johnson) MacRae of Plymouth, formerly of Westwood, died at home on Feb. 4. She was 86. Paula was the beloved wife of the late Clinton MacRae.

She was born on Martha’s Vineyard and lived in Westwood before moving to Plymouth 47 years ago. She was active as a hospice volunteer for more than 26 years and was awarded the first Joy Jenkins Volunteer Award by Cranberry Hospice for her volunteerism after being unanimously nominated by her peers. Paula enjoyed knitting, crewel embroidery, watching the birds and being the center of her family. Her love and kindness, and even her humming, will be deeply missed.

She is survived by her daughter Paula Oehme of Florida and her son Craig and his wife Greta of Plymouth. She was the sister of the late Lorraine (Tootie) Johnson of Vineyard Haven. Paula was known as Nanny to the seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren who loved her dearly.

A funeral service was held at the Second Church of Plymouth, followed by interment at Knollwood Memorial Park in Canton.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Cranberry Hospice, 36 Cordage Park Circle. Suite 326, Plymouth, MA 02360.

Online condolences can be made by visiting the Richard Davis Funeral Home.

I came to know Paula through her sister, Tootie Johnson, and so enjoyed her company. Paula had beautiful blue eyes that just sparkled. She was also blessed with gorgeous white hair (like spun cotton candy) which is what every aging woman would want to have. Paula loved to laugh and see the irony in life. Paula was in pain much of her life due to hip/back problems at birth and yet she never complained AND, in her amazing generosity, she took up her crutches and went to visit the very ill through her local hospice program. She did that until she couldn't walk any longer. We, who are healthy, ought to take a lesson from her. I always felt like such a slacker after I talked to her about her hospice visits! She missed her sister, Tootie, a great deal(as I did) and we would tell "Tootie" stories every time we talked. We would howl laughing together. She also missed her orange cat but wouldn't get another because she was wasn't able to get around enough to change food bowls, etc. The world is now missing a lovely, lovely woman.

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