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Alice M. Paradis, 81, of Hopkinton, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Alice (Joyce) and Edward Ellis. She was the wife of Henry V. Paradis of Hopkinton.

Alice was a Sunday School teacher and was a member of the Women’s Club and active with the Bible study at St. John’s Church, the Boston Marathon and Polyarts. She enjoyed vacationing in Ogunquit, Maine.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Karen Martin and her husband David of Marlborough; a brother, Edward Ellis and his wife Karen of Acton. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Sean Martin of Ashland, Kami Guthrie and her husband Bryan of Northborough, and a great grandchild, Lila. She is predeceased by a great grandchild, Connor Kilrain, and her siblings, Jack, Joe and Mary.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 25th from 4-7p.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Hopkinton, 57 Hayden Rowe St. A funeral mass will take place at St. John’s Church on Thursday at 10:00a.m. with burial following in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to The Michael Carter Lisnow Respite Center, 112 Main St. Hopkinton, MA. 01748.