Paula (Warichar) Norell-Allard of Windsor Locks, 76, wife of the late Vincent Allard (Jan. 31, 2019) for 34 years, passed into everlasting peace, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital. Born and raised in Derby, CT, she lived in Windsor Locks since 1996. She earned a B.A. in English from Central CT State University, and later earned a M.S. in Education from the University of Hartford. Devoted to education and learning, Paula was employed as a teacher for 43 years retiring in 2007 from East Granby Public Schools and was awarded Teacher of The Year for the State of CT. In her free time, Paula was an avid reader. A longtime season ticket holder for the Bushnell, she truly loved the Theater. She was also very caring to animals and was a dog-lover
Paula is survived by her loving son George R. Norell of Windsor Locks, three siblings; a brother Joseph Warichar of Derby, CT, Donald Warichar of Southbury, CT, a sister, Joyce Conrad of Parrish, FL; two nephews, Mark Conrad of Rockford, IL, Will Conrad of Parrish, FL and his wife Erin. She also leaves special nieces Lucy and Bailey Conrad, and many extended family including Timothy Milligan and many beloved friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec.9, 2019 at St. Mary Church, 42 Spring St., Windsor Locks, CT. Burial will be private and held at Pine Grove Cemetery in Ansonia, CT. Donations may be made to the Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd., Newington, CT 06111. To leave online condolences, please visit www.Windsorlocksfuneralhome.com