Paul S. Palmer Jr.

Paul S. Palmer Jr., 80 of Marlborough, died peacefully at his home late on Sept. 8, 2013.He was born March 19, 1933 in Hartford, CT son of the late Paul S. Palmer Sr. and Hazel (Davis) Palmer. He was a graduate of The Hartford Institute of Accounting and worked for William B. Carroll, CPA. Paul passed the CT CPA examination in November, 1956 and joined The Travelers Insurance Co. in September 1957. He was employed by Travelers for 31 years, attaining the title of Director of Corporate Accounting. During his employment at Travelers, Paul continued working in public accounting with the firm of Ellsworth & Palmer, CPAS. In 1988 Paul retired from The Travelers and devoted his full time to public accounting. Upon the death of his partner, Elbert T. Ellsworth, Paul continued the practice as Paul S. Palmer, CPA. Paul was a member of the AICPA and CSCPA accounting associations.

Paul loved sports and participated in bowling and golf leagues for many years. He was a lifelong Dodger fan, both while they played in Brooklyn and after they moved to Los Angeles. He loved gardening, the outdoors and loved to laugh and tell a good story.

Paul is survived by his ex-wife, Barbara Divine Palmer, and his three sons with first wife Merele Palmer, Brett Palmer and his wife Alicia Palmer, Thorne Palmer and his wife Birdie Champ, and Royce Palmer. He is also survived by four granddaughters and three grandsons. The family wishes to thank Paul’s longtime health aide Naomi Dix for her steadfast help and support.

Funeral services will be Thursday Sept. 12, 2013 at 11AM at The Congregational Church of Marlborough, 35 South Main St. Marlborough, followed by burial in South Cemetery in Tolland. Visiting hours will be Wed. from 5-8PM at the Glastonbury Funeral Home, 450 New London Turnpike, Glastonbury, CT 06033. For more information, to order flowers or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.glastonburyfuneral.com