CHESHIRE, Mass. — The remains of a local woman missing since last October were recovered near Windsor Road last week. 

 

Paula Kelsey, 78, of Adams went missing on Oct. 15, 2021, and was last seen walking in the area of Richmond Hill Road. 

 

The Berkshire Mountain Search and Rescue Team, Adams Police, and Cheshire Police continued searching for Kelsey and located her remains in a wooded area near Windsor Road in Cheshire.

 

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner identified the remains as Kelsey on Friday.

 

"I send my condolences to Mrs. Kelsey's family, and I thank the Berkshire Mountain Search and Rescue Team, Adams Police, and Cheshire Police for their continued dedication to this search. This is a sad conclusion, but at least investigators can provide the family with answers about what happened to their loved one," District Attorney Andrea Harrington said.

 

The evidence indicates that Kelsey, who had dementia, got disoriented while out for a walk. Investigators found no evidence to suggest foul play.

 

The search for Kelsey had last over several weeks and during good weather since October. The search had resumed recently.