Im so saddened to hear this. Kate was a valuable member of the REA negotiation team for many years and a close friend Tom Bailey

Billy & Paulding family, I'm sorry to learn about the passing of Mrs. Paulding. So many fond memories of years passed. Hanging out, drivers ed, & of course Saquish. She was such a staple of the Rockland Community & School System. May all the great memories she left you with, help you through this difficult time. My thoughts & prayers are with you all. Robin Newcomb DeMeo

I first met Kate when i was in high school working at Burkes Pharmacy. Little did we know we would become saquish neighbors and great friends. She was allways wellcoming to every one especially to my kids. They could not walk by her cottage without stoping in for a snack. Kate will be missed by everyone that knew her. RIP my friend fly high🙏💕🌹

Rest in the sweetest peace miss Paulding, I hope there's plenty of freeze pops in heaven for you. you will be missed but your spirit will live forever. God bless you and your family and give Bob a hug for me Love Michael

What a beautiful tribute to Kate. She was a friend and mentor to me at MP. I enjoyed our time working together in 4 th grade. Kate always had a smile on her face at school, and was devoted to her students. I recall that she had a snack drawer for kids that had no food, so they wouldn't feel left out at snack time. That's the kind of person that Kate was. Kate always spoke highly of her family , who, it was obvious to all, that she loved very much. May she rest in peace now with her beloved Bob. Sending my love to Kathy and the entire Paulding Family. Mary Wells

To Bill and Ed and Family We are so sad to hear of Kate's passing. She was such a gentle woman who loved her family very much. Pearl and I ask Almighty God to bestow His Choicest Blessings upon you all...not only in this time of grief and loss...but always. With Love and Prayers, Dick and Pearl Martino

Aunt Kate had a wonderful sense of humor. A celebration of her life well lived by all she knew. Sorry for the loss to her children and Tommy she loved you all. Peace be to you all. Hugs and love

My deepest sympathy goes out to all the Pauldings on the loss of Kate. When I think of Kate it makes me smile....she had a personality that was bigger than life. Always welcoming, making her home everyone's home. Noah and I spent so many of his growing up years with the Pauldings. She was a true friend, an amazing teacher, she was family. I have such great memories of Saquish, Christmas Parties, all of it. She (and all the Pauldings) truly helped me as a single mother, in the raising of Noah, and had such a positive impact on both of our lives. She will certainly be missed, and I will think of her often, always with a smile. May your memories keep her in your hearts forever. Love, Teresa Burt

God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Mom and I will keep you in our prayers. Thank you for always opening up your homes to me. You and Robert were the absolute best. All our love the Merz´s

When I first started in Rockland, Kate's teaching showed me exactly how much a strong connection with students matter. Because she made her students feel safe and cared for, they were truly engaged and they learned. It was an honor working with Kate. Rest in Peace Kate. My condolences to the family. She leaves behind a beautiful legacy.

Kathy and the Paulding Family, I am so sorry for the loss of Kate. She was a great mother, friend, and teacher who made a lasting impact on so many people. I will always remember my time in elementary school at Memorial Park. I seemed to get into trouble more often than not, which meant I was regularly sent to Mrs. Paulding's room. Somehow, whenever I was there, I had no problem getting my work done. The other teachers always wondered how Kate managed to get me to focus and complete my work when no one else could. That was just the kind of teacher she was—patient, understanding, and someone who truly knew how to reach her students. She made a difference in my life and in the lives of so many others. Her kindness, dedication, and care will never be forgotten. May God bless you all during this difficult time. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.