Paula J. (Cournoyer) Natichioni, 73, a longtime resident of Framingham, died Wednesday June 7, 2023 after a period of declining health. Born in Woonsocket, RI, she was the daughter of the late Andre & Theresa (Masse) Cournoyer.
Paula was raised and educated in Framingham and was a 1968 graduate of Framingham South High School. Not long after high school, she met and married the love of her life, Capt. Richard L. Natichioni, and they settled in Framingham to raise their family. Paula worked for many years in word processing and technology support.
Paula had an engaging, positive personality, and to have met her was to love her. She was a spiritual person who loved music, and helping others. Throughout her life she was active in various charitable associations and events.
Always passionate about family, Paula is survived by her sons, Chad E. & his wife Stephanie of Mesa, AZ, and Richard A. of Santa Monica, CA, her grandson, Brady, her brothers, Paul, Denis, Rene, David and John Cournoyer, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Richard.
Paula’s family will honor and remember her life privately.