Paula E. (Kincaid) Zuidema, 68, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011. She is predeceased by her husband Augustus S. Zuidema in 2004. She leaves two sons, Jeffrey R. & his wife Jennifer P. of North Brookfield and Todd M. & his wife Jacqueline of Wethersfield, CT; a brother, Robert Kincaid of Worcester; 4 grandchildren, Shelby & Benjamin of North Brookfield and Jillian & Paige of Wethersfield, CT.

Paula was born in Worcester, MA the daughter of Robert & Ethel (Nelson) Kincaid and was raised in Worcester moving here in 1977. She enjoyed competitive roller skating and was an avid race car enthusiast with both her husband and son. Paula owned & operated Paula Z’s Flower Shop for several years.

She is a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt & friend. She will be sadly missed by all.

Private graveside services will be held in Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. Donations may be made in her name to Guardian Hospice & Palliative Care, 7 Central St., W. Brookfield, MA 01585. Pillsbury Funeral Home, 44 Gilbert St., North Broookfield, MA.