Paul E. Paradis

Paul E. Paradis, age 62, of Poland Maine passed away in his home on the morning of Friday, July 4, 2014. Paul was born to Paul C. and Geraldine Paradis in Auburn, Maine on August 21, 1951. He attended Sacred Heart School and Edward Little High School graduating in 1970. Paul then went on to attain both his Associates and Bachelor’s degrees from the University of Maine system as well as a Master’s in Business Administration from New Hampshire College in 1997. Paul was also an active military member most notably working in the Family Program from the National Guard during the Desert Storm Conflict. He retired from military service after twenty years as a Major in the Army. After his retirement from military service Paul enjoyed becoming a teacher. He worked at both the RETC/SOS school as well as ELHS in Auburn, Maine. Paul married his wife, Pauline Paradis (Fournier) on April 6, 1979 and after a couple of years living in Lewiston the couple built a home in Durham where they settled to raise their family. Paul and Pauline were both active members of their parish, and Paul enjoyed golfing, John Wayne movies and, though he would deny it, time spent mowing his lawn in Durham. More recently, the couple moved to Poland to enjoy their retirement years. He is survived by his wife Pauline and his children: Eric Wing and wife Tanya of Topsham, Jennifer Paradis also of Topsham, and Heather Blanchard and husband Patrick of Lisbon. Paul is also survived by his granddaughters: Julia, Gabrielle, and Amelia. Additionally, he is survived by his brothers: Dennis Paradis and his wife Pam of Lewiston, Charlie Paradis of Lewiston, John Paradis and his wife Tammy of Sabattus, Thomas Paradis and his wife Mellisa of New York, and his sister Anne-Marie Knauf and her husband Kyle of Ontario, Canada. Paul is also survived by many nieces and nephews who knew him best as “Uncle Pep”. Paul was predeceased by his parents Paul C. and Geraldine (Roy) Paradis as well as a younger sister, Margo, and younger brother, Daniel.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 18, 2014 @ 9:00am at Sacred Heart Church in Auburn. Committal with military honors will be held at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery One Civic Center Drive Monday at July 21 at 10:00 am. Online condolences and photo gallery at: www.thefortingroupauburn.com