Paula L. Talmud

Paula "Polli" Lyn (Goldberg) Talmud, 82, of Dartmouth, Massachusetts (formerly of Rockville, MD), passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home. She was the wife of the late Stanley Joseph Talmud, with whom she shared forty-two years of marriage.

Born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Simon and Rae (Sachs) Goldberg, she was very involved in the Jewish Community in the Greater Washington area for more than 50 years.

She is survived by her two daughters, Lisa Beth Talmud of Spokane, Washington and Melynda Schudrich and her husband, Cantor Nathaniel Schudrich of Dartmouth, Massachusetts; her grandchildren, David and Pam, Asher and Ezra Schudrich, and her siblings, Perry Goldberg and Beryl Yahr.

Polli was an animal lover and dog trainer, showing her Dobermans throughout the years. She was a professional sweepstaker, and won many worldwide trips and even a couple of cars. She was very social and loved talking to others.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Tifereth Israel Congregation, 145 Brownell Ave, New Bedford. Burial will follow in Plainville Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Hadassah, 1320 Centre Street, #205, Newton Center, MA 02459 https://www.hadassah.org/donate

Shiva will be held following interment until 6:00 PM, as well as Wednesday and Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at 131 Clarendon St, Dartmouth. Evening minyan will be held at the shiva home as well as zoomed.

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