Eleanor Ann (Taylor) Paulman, 76, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

She was born on November 5, 1947. She was the daughter of the late Major Ralph Herbert Taylor and Francis Ann (Hunter) Taylor of Cumberland, MD.

She graduated from Allegany High School in 1965 and went on to study at Frostburg State College (now Frostburg State University) receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in 1969. At Frostburg State, she was a proud member of Alpha Xi Delta.

After graduating from Frostburg State, she married the late Richard (Dick) Paulman in June of 1969. They moved to Frederick and started her teaching career. When they moved back to Cumberland, she started teaching at Mount Savage, taught pre-kindergarten children at the Learning Tree, and later started the pre-kindergarten program at West Side Elementary. In 2000, Eleanor received "Teacher of the Year" for her work in getting the West Side Elementary School playground built. She devoted her life to helping children as a teacher.

When she was not teaching, she participated in multiple community organizations. She was a member of Junior Women's Civic Club, Quilt Club, Altar Ward at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, and Summer Lunch Boxes. Eleanor grew up attending St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Cumberland and later attended Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Cumberland.

Eleanor was a teacher, gardener, painter, quilter and traveled the world with Dick. She loved the serenity of her garden. She loved spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by her son, Justin Paulman, his wife, Robin, only grandchild, Aidan Paulman; sister, Jean (Taylor) Piersma and husband, Brad; and nieces, Stephanie and Carolyn.

A memorial service will be held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Cumberland on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 3PM. Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A. is coordinating the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association (act.alz.org) or the Summer Lunch Box Program (Contributions may be sent to Emmanuel Parish, 16 Washington St. Cumberland, MD 21502 - note Summer Lunch Box on the check).