Paula MacFarlane
She is remembered as an epitome of kindness, a beacon of creativity and a testament to selfless service
Paula (Carpenter) MacFarlane of Winthrop passed away on April 18, 2025, at the age of 76.
Born in Ames, Iowa on October 13,1948 to the late John B. Carpenter and Kathryn (Marxer), she was the beloved wife for 29 years to the late Robert MacFarlane. As we navigate through this time of sorrow, we remember her as an epitome of kindness, a beacon of creativity and a testament to selfless service.
Paula’s journey was nothing short of remarkable. After graduating from the Mercy College of Health Sciences in De Moines Iowa, she dedicated her life to the noble profession of nursing, healing not just the body but also the soul of every patient she tended to. Her thoughtfulness shone through her actions, comforting families during their most challenging times.
Her dedication to her work in healthcare was paramount, yet Paula managed to find time to hone her creativity. Her love for knitting and creating greeting cards was well-known. She even held classes at her residence, sharing her knowledge, and igniting a spark of creativity in others. As Maya Angelou once said, “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have,” Paula lived by this mantra, her creative spirit ever flowing and inspiring.
She is survived by her dear brother, John Carpenter and his wife, Janice of Arizona. Paula was an adored aunt of Jessica Carpenter and her husband, David Tyler of Texas and cherished great aunt of Cameron Lowery and Stella Tyler.
In this time of grief, her memory serves as a reminder of a life lived with purpose, a life filled with love, and a life that touched countless others. Paula was a living testament to the quote by Albert Schweitzer, “The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others.”
A Visitation will be held at the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons Funeral Home, 128 Revere St, Revere on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by a Prayer Service at 1 p.m. in the Funeral Home. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Private Interment.
We invite you to share your fond memories of Paula and upload your cherished photos on the memorial page at www.buonfiglio.com. Your stories and pictures will serve as a comforting reminder of the beautiful life that Paula lived. Let us celebrate her life by remembering her with love and gratitude.
Beverly Feinstein
Active member and office manager of Temple Emmanuel, Chelsea
Beverly Feinstein, who recently celebrated her 92nd birthday, passed away on April 24, 2025.
Beverly was the beloved wife of the late Hebert Feinstein, mother of Scott Feinstein and Stacey and Mitchell Marcus and grandmother of Rachel Marcus and Emily Marcus Gong (Yunyi). She was born on April 7, 1933, in Stoneham to Ethel and Manny Weiss.
Beverly was an active member and office manager at Temple Emmanuel in Chelsea. She was an avid Scrabble, Canasta, and Mah Jong player and stellar bowler. She enjoyed the simple pleasures of life like a cinnamon crunch bagel at Panera and talking with friends.
A private graveside family service was held on April 27. Donations in her memory can be made to Temple Emmanuel Chelsea, 60 Tudor Street, Chelsea, MA. For online guestbook and directions, please visit the funeral home website: www.torffuneralservice.com.