Paula A. Niemela

GARDNER - Paula A. (Brown) Niemela, 74 of Gardner, died Monday, March 8, 2021 in the UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester. She was born in Templeton, on July 17, 1946, the daughter of the late Robert A. Brown and the late Louise J. (Dietz) Brown. She leaves two daughters, Jennifer Oliveira of Gardner, Kristin Niemela of Fitchburg; one son, Philip Niemela of Los Angeles, CA; three sisters, Nancy Whiting, Linda Stoddard, Janice Howard; five grandchildren, Andrew Oliveira, Alex Oliveira, Kaela Martinez-Niemela, Kassidy Martinez-Niemela, Kamrin Martinez, and one great grandchild. Funeral services will be private. To send an online condolence please visit www.mackfamilyfh.com. Mack Family Funeral Home 105 Central St., Gardner is directing arrangements.