GLOUCESTER – Mrs. Paula (Duarte) (Hartwell) Sherwood, 82 of Gloucester, beloved wife of the late Oliver Sherwood and Lloyd Malcolm Hartwell, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022 at her devoted granddaughter, Janieka Jones' home in Salem.

Born in Nantucket, Paula was the daughter of the late James and Minnie (Correia) Duarte. Raised and educated in Nantucket, she was a graduate of Nantucket High School.

Paula was a loving wife, mother and nana who would go above and beyond for her family, friends and truly anyone in need. She found great joy in cooking, providing homemade meals to all who visited and devoted her time volunteering and making meals for Cape Ann Veterans. Paula enjoyed a nice trip out for lunch, playing games of chance; especially bingo and keno and listening to music. She was extremely talented, playing the guitar and was gifted in piecing together beautiful and meaningful poetry. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Paula is survived by her children, Malcolm Hartwell and his wife, Vincie of Gloucester, William Hartwell of Gloucester and Darrell Sherwood of OH; her step-children, Lloyd Hartwell and his wife, Mary of AZ and Paulette Hartwell of Lynn; her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and her brother, Paul Duarte and his wife, Maryann of New Bedford. Paula was the mother of the late Bruce Hartwell, Minnie Hartwell-Tocco and Monica Hartwell and was the sister of the late Jimmy Duarte II, Frank Duarte and Frances Duarte.

ARRANGEMENTS: At Paula's request, there will be no services. Assisting the family with the arrangements is O'Donnell Cremations – Funerals – Celebrations, 84 Washington Sq., (at Salem Common) SALEM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Paula's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuneralserivce.com.

American Cancer Society
P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown MD 21741
Tel: 1-800-227-2345
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