Paul Alfred Gosselin of Yarmouth, Maine passed away on June 9, 2019, after a
courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Paul was born May 28, 1941 in
Portland, Maine, the son of Doris M. (Tucker) Gosselin and John B. Gosselin. He
was the older of their two children and grew up in Scarborough, Maine, graduating
from Scarborough High School in 1959.
After high school, Paul enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he learned
how to operate heavy equipment, which would serve him well throughout his
career. He later moved to Cheshire, Connecticut, where he met the love of his life
Elizabeth P. Curit. Paul and Betsy initially settled in Cheshire with their three sons,
Christopher, Eric, and John. In 1974, the family moved to Yarmouth, Maine, and
over the next 45 years, Paul lived in the Yarmouth and North Yarmouth area.
He began his career working for Suburban Excavators in Cheshire, and when the
family moved to Maine, he worked for John Gibson running heavy equipment and
barges. Paul later worked at Bath Iron Works running the massive cranes that
dominate the skyline. In the mid-90s, he achieved his lifelong dream of owning his
own auto business when he founded Yarmouth Auto Sales.
He had an incredible work ethic and was regarded by many as one of the funniest
people they knew and his subtle and dry sense of humor was often quickly missed
by those less observant. Paul was happiest puttering around the house fixing things
or improving the landscape using his tractor or lawn mower.
Paul could fix anything and had a life-long love of cars and owned several
Chevrolet Corvettes over the years. He was very proud of participating in the
Awesome Auto Tour with his 1967 Corvette and Yarmouth Clam Festival parade
with his military jeep.
A playmaking guard on the Scarborough High School basketball team, he
continued his love of sports through his children, supporting their participation in
youth and high school sports. He was instrumental in helping start the Yarmouth
High School hockey program and was a proud member of the Yarmouth High
School hockey boosters.
Paul loved his grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them, whether it was
teaching them how to drive his farm tractor or attending one of their soccer games.
During their retirement, Paul and Betsy spent their winters in Englewood, Florida,
where they made many new friends.
In his passing, Paul is reunited with his wife of 45 years, Betsy Gosselin. He will
be forever loved and remembered by his sons Christopher Gosselin and his wife
Anna Teresa Bilucaglia-Gosselin of Lisbon Falls, Maine, Eric Gosselin and his
wife Melissa Gosselin of Lewiston, Maine, and John Gosselin and his wife
Bethany Beausang of South Portland, Maine; sister Pauline (Gosselin) Hayer and
her husband Steve of Bridgewater, Maine, five grandchildren, Gabrielle, Tyler,
Alex, Evan, and Lily Gosselin, and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at Lindquist Funeral Home, 1 Mayberry Lane,
Yarmouth, Maine, on Saturday, June 15, with visiting hours from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM,
and a celebration of his life beginning at 1:00 PM.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Bay Square at Yarmouth and CHANS Hospice for
the compassionate care provided to Paul.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Paul A. Gosselin can
be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter, 383 U.S. Route 1, Suite 2C,
Scarborough, ME 04074, 207-772-0115.
You may offer your condolences or share your favorite memory at www.lindquistfuneralhome.com
