Paula Ann PARIS

Paula Ann Bullard (née Paris) April 29, 1961 - July 11, 2005 Funeral arrangements by Atlantic Funeral Home (Halifax) BULLARD (Paris), Paula Ann - 44, born April 29, 1961, passed away on July 11, 2005, in Rand Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Bahamas. Paula was born and raised in Mulgrave, Guysborough Co. She was a dedicated mother to Aaron (14) and Noah (6), as well as a loving wife of 18 years to Ezekiel "Zeke". She was a wonderful aunt and will be missed by her many nieces and nephews. Paula was the youngest child of the late Joseph and Viola Paris. She was predeceased by sisters, Anastasia and Margaret; brothers, James, Patton, Francis, Allister, Daniel, and Joseph. Paula is survived by siblings, Rita (Mrs. Garfield Borden), Bobby, Kevin, Brian, Sylvia, and her Bullard family, Annie Gilbert, Mary, Martha, Cynthia, Maygleana, Rev. Leon, Oscar, Hilton, all of Nassau, and Absalom, Atlanta. Paula was a graduate of Dalhousie and St. Francis Xavier universities. She went on to obtain her Teachers Certification in Junior Secondary Education, College of Bahamas, Nassau, and certification in Preschool Education from Nova Scotia Teacher's College, Early Childhood Education Program. Paula was a loyal friend and committed to community. She taught at Community Holiness Church Preschool in Eight Mile Rock, Freeport, Mary Star of the Sea Catholic School, Freeport, and Freeport Primary School, Freeport. She used her skills as an early childhood educator and junior high teacher to not only benefit her students but also her community. She participated in the former Kiwanianne Club of Lucaya, Grand Bahama Red Cross Society and the Cancer Society. She was active in the church communities in Freeport, Bahamas, and Halifax. A memorial service will be held today in Freeport, Bahamas. Paula's remains will be returned to Nova Scotia and will be resting in Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax, on Thursday, July 21, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral will be held on Friday, July 22, at 10 a.m. in St. Pius X Church, 165 Coronation St., Halifax. Burial will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, in Mulgrave, Guysborough Co. Paula will be dearly missed by all who knew her, as to know Paula was to love her. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia and Canadian Cancer Society.