Paula Gay Masterson

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished Paula Gay Masterson on October 8th, 2024 in Petaluma California. She was born in Mendocino County on May 13th 1953. She lived her entire life in the area, spending 40 plus years working for the county of Mendocino. She did not have children of her own but deeply loved all the kids in the family. She was there to watch them grow into adults, having families and supporting all of them every step of the way. She is survived by her brother Franklin Masterson of Ukiah CA along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, second cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and friends. Paula is now reunited with her mother and father Janett and Francis Masterson, brother Thomas Masterson, sister Pamela Masterson, sister-in-law Sharon Masterson and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Per Paula's request, she will be cremated and her ashes will be spread in the ocean along the Fort Bragg or Mendocino Coast. There will be no services because she did not want her family and friends to be saddened by her passing, for she is at peace. Her wishes are for her loved ones to celebrate her life in the ways she did, loving moments with family and friends. The family asked that if anyone would like to send flowers to instead please consider making donations to the Cancer Society in her name as that was a foundation and cause that was dear to Paula's heart. She will be forever loved and missed by those who loved her.