Paul was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 31, 1954 to John and Donna (Majeske) Ferland. After he completed high school, Paul attended the Defiance College in Defiance, Ohio where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. Following his schooling, Paul joined the US Navy making that his career for over twenty years. He proudly served on several submarines as a reactor operator and he retired in 1994 as a Senior Chief Petty Officer.
Paul was an avid reader and history buff. He found great pleasure in movies and music and was an accomplished bass singer. His biggest joy, however, came form spending time with his grandchildren.
Paul is survived by his mother, Donna Ferland, the mother of his children, Susan, his children; Timothy Ferland and his wife Samantha, David Ferland and his wife Elizabeth, daughter; Rebecca Lumbroso, brothers; Mark Ferland and his wife April, John Ferland Jr., Philip Ferland and his wife Tami, sisters; Laura Hammersmith and her husband Dennis, Edith Schelling and her husband Mark, Donna Polter and her husband Dennis, grandchildren; Ryan, Bryce, Madeline, Alec, Nicholas and Rachel and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. He was predeceased by his father.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, February 27th at 7pm at Church & Allen Funeral Home, 136 Sachem St., Norwich, CT., Rev. Jeff Sharp officiating. Visitation will begin at 5pm until the time of the service. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Paul’s name may be made to The West Haven VA Hospital at https://www.connecticut.va.gov/giving/
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