She was born in Worcester, MA to the late Samuel and Lempi Sivula.
Mrs. Palmer worked for several years in the cafeteria at Boylston Elementary School in Boylston, MA. After retiring, she lived in West Hyannis Port, MA for 34 years before moving to Virginia and then to North Carolina. Mrs. Palmer enjoyed bowling for many years. She was very proud of her Finnish heritage and would teach Finnish words everyone she met. She was also a long time member of Epworth United Methodist Church in Worcester, MA.
Her husband of over 68 years, William Palmer predeceased her in 2014.
She leaves behind a daughter, Susan Summa and husband Mike of South Carolina; a daughter-in-law Judy Palmer of CT; a son Steven Palmer and wife Tanya of Virginia; four grandsons, Mark Summa and fiancée Jenny, Brian Summa, Michael Palmer and wife Sara, Kevin Palmer; great-granddaughter, Lana Palmer and several nieces and nephews.
No visitation services are planned. Burial will take place at a later date in the National Cemetery, Bourne, MA.
Memorial donations may be directed to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401-7335.
Online condolences are encouraged and may be offered at www.whitefuneralservicesupply.com
White Funeral & Cremation Service, Bolivia/Supply Chapel
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