Paul Gerard Tremblay

Born in New Bedford, a son of the late Malcolm and Ida (Lessard) Tremblay, he had been a lifelong resident of New Bedford.

Mr. Tremblay worked as a Cable Splicer at the former New England Telephone which later became Nynex for many years before retiring in 1985. A former member of the Moose Lodge, he enjoyed cooking, gardening, and playing guitar especially country western music.

He is survived by two daughters; Joan Robertson and her husband Russell of North Fort Myers, FL, Sharon Buckley of New Bedford, one son: Robert Tremblay of Kissimmee, FL; six grandchildren: Jarret Ferreira, David Raulet, Albert McCartney, David and Michael, and Lucy Landreth; two great-grandchildren: Ashley and Craig Raulet. He was father of the late Sandra Tremblay, Janet Ferreira, and Richard Tremblay and brother of the late Aldea Connor, Albert and George Tremblay.

His private arrangements are in the care of the ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford. For tributes visit www.rock-funeralhome.com