Windham, ME - Louise Marie Paulin, "Auntie / Weezie" 73 of Windham passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Maine Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born May 10, 1951 in Portland, the daughter of Gerard J. and Eloise C. (Day) Paulin, graduated from Westbrook High School in 1969 and went on to receive her bachelor's degree from Regis College in 1973. Members of her family include her partner Henry Smith of Windham; her sister and brother-in-law Ann Beane and Jon Beane of Augusta, ME, her "bonus sister" Christine Phelps of Durham; her nephews Eric Hodgkin of Bridgton; Ryan Hodgkin and partner, Sarah Sanborn of Gorham; and Keith Hodgkin of Portland; her great nephews and great nieces Derek and wife Sabrina, Nick and wife Lacey, Jason and partner Megan Pelletier, Leann, Matthew, Logan and Jordan Hodgkin, Devon McIntyre and Christin Love; her great-great nephews and niece Parker Graham, Camdyn and Louie Hodgkin, Mason and Olivia Norris. Louise enjoyed a career at SAPPI, formerly SD Warren, for almost 30 years. Coming into the mill environment in the 70's presented women with challenges. Louise approached this with determination and enthusiasm. She worked in the Research Lab, in Accounting, the Release Department and finally as Operations Manager. She had an amazing ability to bring family together. This extended to friends. If you spent a day with Louise, you were family. Louise opened her home for birthday and holiday gatherings of family and friends. She was happiest when surrounded by the people she loved. Louise's nephews, great nephews and nieces, great-great nephews and nieces were the highlight of her life. She was a loving and devoted aunt. Days were often spent playing cards with friends. She was very competitive and lots of laughter took place. Her pool was a summer gathering place and resulted in great memories for many of us. Cats were clearly loved and in her great hands. Visiting hours will be February 18th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Dolby, Blais & Segee Funeral Home 434 River Road, Windham. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated February 19th at 10:00 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 919 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. Burial will follow in Brooklawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to Westbrook Animal Refuge League or American Lung Association.