AUBURN — Paula Ann Boyll, 76, formerly of Lisbon Falls, died Thursday, July 12, at Bolster Health Care Facilities, where she resided for the past several years.

She was born in Lisbon Falls, June 28, 1936, the only daughter of the late Paul and Irene Dumas Marquis. She was educated in Lisbon schools. She graduated from Ricker College in Houlton with a degree in elementary education.

Paula enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren. She especially loved fishing and boating in the ocean. She spent many years living in Delaware, where she owned and operated a small shellfish business.

Mrs. Boyll returned to Maine in 1988 to be closer to her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed going out dancing and listening to music. Paula will be remembered for her big heart and generous nature, she was a woman of little means but shared what she had with the less fortunate. She was an animal lover and loved cats especially, always taking in a stray no matter how many animals at one time she might have had.

She is survived by a daughter, Jeanine Knowlton and her husband, John, of Middleboro, Mass.; her son, John and his wife, Debra, of Deering, N.H.; a daughter, Janice, of Lewiston; and five grandsons, Anthony Burroughs of Auburn, Matthew and Jordan Boyll, both of Concord, N.H., Benjamin and Jack Knowlton, both of Middleboro, Mass.

Mrs. Boyll was predeceased by her daughter, June Boyll, who passed away November 2011; and her son, James Boyll, who passed away in 1961.

The family wishes to thank Bolster Nursing Home of Auburn and all the wonderful caregivers who have provided our mother with love and care for several years.

Online condolences may be shared at www.crosmanfuneralhome.com.