Sherry Lee Paulin, 47 of Augusta passed on Wednesday, September 4th 2013 at Maine General Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born August 17th 1966 in Augusta a daughter of Carl Jackson and Linda Berry. Sherry is pre deceased by her father Carl Jackson of Pittston and her mother Linda Berry of Augusta, brothers- Carl Jackson Jr. and Michael Paulin. Sherry is survived by her loving husband Paul Bernard of Augusta and her three children Justin Paulin and wife Rosemarie, Shawna Lagueux-Akol and her husband Okong, Shalane Paulin and her companion Jimmy, beloved grandchildren- Jayden and Carissa Paulin, Ochan and Zakiyah Akol,brothers, Jason Jackson, Kenny, Jeffrey and Troy Paulin, sister, Erin Martinez, step mother, Brenda Jackson Sherry was a wonderful mother and wife. She spent most of her life at home taking care of her children, as she was sick with complications of emphysema/COPD for many years.Although she was very sick she was a good hearted woman with a great sense of humor. There are many people who will miss her wit, humor and love, especially her grandchildren. They were her pride and joy and always put a smile on her face. Special thanks go out to her husband Paul Bernard for his never ending love and devotion to our mother.Another thank you to her home nurses Donna and Rochelle from Sequel Care for all the love time and support they’ve dedicated to our mom and this family. Services will be held for Sherry at Staples Funeral Home 53 Brunswick Ave Gardiner on Thursday September 12th 2013 at 3:00pm following the service, a potluck will be held at Veterans Memorial Post 205 American Legion on Eastern Ave in Augusta.