BIDDEFORD — Paula L. Farrell, 83, of Biddeford died Monday, April 24, 2017, at Southern Maine Health Care in Biddeford. She was born July 1, 1933, in Biddeford, a daughter of Ernest and Lorette (Grenier) Labbe. Paula was educated at St. Andre’s grammar school and was a graduate of St. Andre’s High School.

On June 8, 1957, she married Guy Farrell in St. Andre’s Church.

She was a long-time employee of New England Telephone (Nynex and Verizon), working in the billing department. She had retired in 1989.

Paula had a love for cats, especially her beloved Siamese, “Mr. Lee”.  She enjoyed shopping and spending long days at the beach with family and friends.

She is survived by: Guy Farrell, her husband of 59 years, of Biddeford; her son David Farrell, and his wife, Sarah, of Saco; and three grandchildren, Jasper, Addison, and Felix.

Visiting hours will be noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2017, at Hope Memorial Chapel 480 Elm Street, Biddeford, ME 04005. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. in the Hope Chapel. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. To share condolences online, please visit HopeMemorial.com.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Paula’s memory may be made to: Animal Welfare Society,  P.O. Box 43, West Kennebunk, ME  04094.