PAULA FAYE PRAGER DECEMBER 5, 1945 - AUGUST 5, 2026

Paula Faye Prager, long term resident of Brookline, MA., died peacefully on August 5, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved daughter of Benjamin and Sylvia (Balser) Prager, and sister of the late Robert Prager. A Memorial Service will be held on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2026 at 11:45 a.m. at the Columbarium – located in SHARON MEMORIAL PARK 120 Canton St., Sharon, MA. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend.

Born in Washington, DC, Paula’s family moved to Chester, South Carolina when Paula was 12, where the family had a mercantile business. After graduating from Chester High School, Paula enrolled at the University of Georgia and was active in the Young Democrats Club and the Sigma Tau Sorority. Upon graduating with a BS in social work, Paula was accepted into Peace Corps training in Tucson, Arizona. After 3 months of intensive study in language, culture and international development, Paula was selected as a Peace Corps Volunteer and sent to the small village of Guadabao (State of Yaracuy) Venezuela. There, Paula served as a home demonstrator and helped plan and build furniture for local homes. Upon completion of service, Paula settled in Boston where she began long- term employment as a Social Worker with Boston Children’s services. While at BCS , Paula held a variety of positions while also completing her Master’s in social work from Boston College. Retirement included many part- time jobs such as Election Officer in the Town of Brookline, Recreation Volunteer for special needs adults with Lifeworks, Inc. in Norwood, MA., Food Bank Volunteer in Brookline, MA., Customer Directional Support with Inter-Cruises in Boston, MA., back up Guardian for a woman with Down Syndrome, and a devoted neighbor to a young girl in Brookline, MA. Paula was a long- term member of the National Association of Social Workers, and the National Association of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers. She was well known for her dedication and perseverance, her love of chocolate, a good prime rib, adventure travel, yard sales and Barry Manilow. Her special Thanksgivings and her Flan were legendary. Paula is survived by her sister-in-law Beverly Prager, her nephew Steven Prager, his wife Erica Prager, and their children Lillian Margaret, Semira, and Kibrom. She is also survived by her niece Stacy (Prager) Bushong, Stacy’s husband Michael, and their sons Parker and Connor, as well as cousins Sherry Emmanuel and Susan Berry. Paula is also survived by her close friends Joye Harris, Natalie Woodward, Gloria Finer (deceased), Alice McWade, Marie Crivello, Dorothea Hamilton, Frances Chin, and many more. Family and friends are deeply grateful for the outstanding care shown by the Ellis Rehab Center in Norwood. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Paula’s favorite charities: Combined Jewish Philanthropies (106 High Street, Boston, MA.), Lifeworks (789 Clapboardtree St., Westwood, MA. 02090), National Peace Corps Association (20 F. Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001) and Yad Chassed (233 Nahanton St., Norwood, MA.)