Paula Cashen
elevated 1LiU3 December 2, 1944 ~ April 2, 2026
elevated 1LiU3 Memorial Mass – Chapel of St. Joseph (within the Funeral Home)
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
elevated 1LiU3 To watch Mass live
elevated 1LiU3 Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
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elevated 1LiU3 Paula Francis Cashen
elevated 1LiU3 Paula passed away peacefully at Southlake Hospital on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at the age of 81,having fought a courageous battle with heart disease.
elevated 1LiU3 She is predeceased by her Husband of 56 years Eric. She is survived by her son Eric Paul (Laurie), grandson Kooper, Daughter Jennifer Dougherty (Shawn), and grandson’s Graydon and Nolan. Born in Halifax, she was the youngest of 2 survived by her loving older sister Jan. Dear to her heart were her many nieces and nephews. Paula was a graduate of Mount Saint Vincents University receiving a Bachelor of Education degree. She Started her storied teaching career at St Stephen’s in Halifax. After several moves across Canada and raising her kids, Paula resumed her teaching career at John23rd Catholic Elementary in Unionville. She was there till she retired. In retirement Paula explored her other passions of art and bridge. Her passion for her three grandsons Graydon, Nolan an Kooper was epic and loved anytime they were around. As Grandmothers do, she spoiled them rotten. Cremation has occurred and a Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, April 18th, 2026 at 1:30p.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home Chapel, 211 Langstaff Rd E, Thornhill, ON followed by the Interment and a reception in the hall. A huge thank you to the staff of Southlake Hospital. They went above and beyond in their care. In leu of flowers, donations in Paula’s name can be made to the Kidney Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Association.
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MY heartfelt sympathy for your loss.Paula will forever remain in our heart and memories Donna Powers
Paula was a live wire in the Art Classes at our Markham Seniors Centre during the few years I did attend classes. That is where I encountered Paula, a live wire and a person very easy to converse with. She did like the Art Classes very much and occasionally I would tease her about her paintings when she was carrying one with her. Sometimes we would bounce into each other at the Centre and have brief chats. She did tell me that her end was soon coming, but I teased her that she has to be around for a long long time. Now I am shocked that she is gone. That bright gracious greeting is gone. The ease in which to chat with her is gone,….my my. Rest in Peace Paula. You were a very very nice person and so easy to chat with. Bye bye as my eyes are welling up….
We shall all miss Paula at our Bridge sessions. May God rest her soul in peace.
It was with sadness to hear about Paula’s passing. She was our friend going back at least 30 years. We played card games together with her and husband Eric and on occasion Paula partnered with me playing bridge at the Markham Senior Centre. Paula always seemed to be in a good mood and could not stop talking about her grand kids. So nice!! Sweet Paula, you will be missed. Rest in peace dear.
Your friends Sibylla and Bob
My sincere condolences for the loss of dear Paula.
I will always remember her cheerful participation in the art classes in Markham it was a joy to
Have known her and to be her art instructor.
I was very saddened to hear of Paula’s passing. I had the privilege of working with Eric Cashen and I remembered him with great respect and fondness. My heart felt condolences to your family this difficult time. May they both rest in peace, and may you find comfort in their memories.