Paula M. (Mattson) Spoon, 54, of Salem, formerly of Ipswich, died Saturday May 26, 2018 in the Salem Hospital following her sudden illness. She was the wife of the late George W. Spoon III.

Born in Salem March 26, 1964, she was the daughter of Paul W. Mattson of Naples, Florida and the late Patricia (Geagan) Mattson. She was raised in Ipswich and was a 1982 graduate of Ipswich High School and attended North Shore Community College. Following her marriage, she lived in Groveland for several years before relocating to Salem. She will be remembered as a lover of all animals.

In addition to her father she is survived by a son, Thomas Mattson of Salem, her brother, Patrick J. Mattson and his wife Carolina of Melrose, and will be missed by many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visiting hours will be held 6-8pm on Friday June 1 in the Whittier-Porter Funeral Home, 6 High Street, Ipswich. Family and friends are respectfully welcomed. Interment will be private.

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