PAULA R. RENDER,

age 77, a resident of the Canton Christian Home, passed away there on Sun., Dec. 6, 2015.  Born in Canton, a daughter of the late Raymond and A. Pauline (Lamb) Quillen, she had been a resident of Dover from 2007-2010, previously residing in East Sparta most of her life.  Paula was a 1955 graduate of Sandy Valley High School and a 1958 graduate of the Aultman Hospital School of Nursing.  She retired in 1998 from the Canton City Health Department after 17 years as a Registered Nurse and was previously employed at Aultman and Mercy Hospitals.  Paula was a member of East Sparta Christian Church and the Aultman Hospital Nursing Alumni Association.  Preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Render, on Oct. 9, 2013.  Survived by one daughter, Lori Render; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Mark Render, Jeff and Joan Render, and Dave and Chris Render; one sister-in-law, Patricia Render, and four grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, Samantha (Jack) Bryant and their son, Benjamin, Kerry Render and her children, Cadence, Seth, Gavin and Presley, Joshua Render, and Natalie Render.  Services will be held Thur. at 11 a.m. in the Finefrock-Gordon Funeral Home in Magnolia with Rev. Andrew Bailey officiating.  Interment in East Sparta Cemetery.  Friends may call Wed. from 6-8 p.m. in the funeral home.  Condolences may be left at: www.gordonfuneralhomes.com.

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