Paula A. (Bottone) O'Brien

70, of Johnston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at HopeHealth Hospice, Providence. She was the beloved wife of Charles R. O’Brien. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Emma (Martino) Bottone.

Paula worked as an assistant teacher at Head Start in Providence for over 30 years. She was a loving, gentle person who was always so generous to others. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Paula was the loving mother of John Scott and Lisa Scott, both of Johnston, and the late Joseph Scott. She was the dear sister of Anthony Bottone of Cranston. She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren, Joseph, Tyler, Emily and Brandon, and her great grandchildren, Melina, Mason and Emery; her loving aunt Marie Giusti; nephew Anthony Bottone and niece Alyssa Bottone.

Her funeral service will be held in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston on Saturday at 11:00am. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS will precede her service from 8:30 – 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: HopeHealth Hospice & Palliative Care, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904 or online: HopeHealth Hospice