Ann Paullin

ADRIAN- Ann Paullin, 82 of Adrian, Michigan died Monday afternoon, August 14, 2023 at the Hospice of Lenawee Home surrounded by her family. Ann was born on August 25, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Stanley Bagg and Josephine (Rhodes) Cooper. Ann graduated from Plymouth Whitemarsh High School in 1958 and went on to earn her bachelor’s in psychology in 1962 from Syracuse University in New York. She went on to study at Tufts University and was a research assistant in the MIT Psychology Department in Boston, MA. On January 23, 1965 Ann married Peter C. Paullin in Skaneateles, New York, and he survives. Ann’s career activities included working as a Montessori teacher at St. Joseph’s Academy for 3 years. Ann was then a full-time homemaker while also owning and operating the “Newcomers Welcome Service” for 3 years. Ann’s outgoing and social personality made her a natural for welcoming new residents into the area and helping them to get acquainted with businesses and activities. Ann’s commitment to the Adrian community continued after Newcomers with her 10-year employment at Adrian College as the Workforce Director. It was in this role that Ann designed and implemented the part-time job service for students. She interviewed students and matched them with jobs in the community while she was strengthening working relationships with employers. Gardening and landscaping were Ann’s passion, and this was evident in the beautiful lawn and flower beds she designed around the family home. Ann loved to entertain and host parties for family and friends, always taking the time to prepare her children and grandchildren’s favorite dishes for the special occasion. Ann and her family treasured their summer vacations at “The Pines” on Skaneateles Lake in New York. The Pines, which was started in 1902, was a Cooper family compound that consisted of three large cottages. It was not uncommon to have 50 to 100 relatives together celebrating and enjoying the summer when they were vacationing at the compound. In addition to Peter, her husband of 58 years, Ann is survived by their children, Richard (Tracie) Paullin, Elizabeth “Lisa” (Tim) Rector and Andrew (Kendra) Paullin; and grandchildren, Kaitlyn Paullin, Luke Rector and Hannah Rector. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Mary Squires, Elizabeth “Betty” Cochran and William “Billy” Cooper. Following Ann’s wishes, cremation will take place with no services at this time. A celebration of life will follow at a later date. Memorial contributions in Ann’s honor may be made to Hospice of Lenawee or the Croswell Opera House. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagley Funeral Home, Adrian, where online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com.

Ann Paullin

August 25, 1940 - August 14, 2023