Paulette Marie Gillespie passed away on January 11th with family by her side. Paulette was on born June 13, 1953, the daughter of Pat and Paul Barnard of Calais, Maine. Paulette spent her career doing what she loved, helping people. She earned her LPN spending many years as a nurse in the operating room, emergency dept, and lastly the health center in Princeton. Her work colleagues turning to close friends throughout the years. She was selfless, compassionate and kind, by far the hardest working woman around. During Paulette's free time, she enjoyed going for cruises around town, always finding a bargain while shopping, and having a drumstick ice cream after supper. Family was always important, and she always made sure to pay a visit to her mother (Gram) and bring her whatever food she had in mind. Her favorite was heading downtown to the antique store. She would always find something to buy, no matter if it would fit through the doorway or not. Paulette's strength and tenacity were an inspiration to those who knew and loved her. Any adversity, discomfort, or pain, she was going through she pushed through. She was a warrior and a fighter. That spirit brought her through many challenges that she faced through the years, because for her there was no other option than to be the strong resilient woman she was. That fight and passion lives on in the people that she loved and cared for. In addition to her two children, Branden R and BryAna, Paulette raised her grandson Branden J from a very young age. She found so much joy in watching "Little Branden" play baseball and basketball, hardly missing a game. The love she had for her three children knew no limits. They were her entire world, her pride and joy. She was the absolute best mother. She did however make sure they knew who the favorite was right up until the very end…the baby of course. She was predeceased by her son Branden R Gillespie, sister Katharine Barnard, and father Paul Joseph Barnard. She is survived by her grandson Branden J Gillespie, daughter BryAna Gillespie, mother Pat Barnard, sister Deborah, husband Calvin Murphy, sister Sharon, husband Babe Moholland, brother Brian, wife Leslie Barnard, and many more loving family members and dear friends that felt like family. Graveside services will be held at Calais Cemetery on April 4, 2025 at 2p.m. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home & Cremation Services.