He was born Nov. 30, 1955, in Biddeford, a son of Emilien and Rejeanne (Frechette) Paquin. He was a graduate of Thornton Academy.
Paul owned and operated several local variety stores over the years. He later worked at Oakhurst Dairy in Portland. Most recently, he was employed at the B&M Beans canning facility in Portland, until retiring due to ill health. He was a member of the BCTGM Local 334 Union.
Paul enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his granddaughter. He was a lifelong fan of the Boston Red Sox, Patriots and Celtics, and loved to be around animals.
He was preceded in death by his father in 2015; his brother Raymond in 2013; his brother Conrad in 1952; and a step-son, Shawn Whittemore, in 2005.
He is survived by: his mother, Rejeanne Paquin of Biddeford; his daughter, Cherice Hagerman, her husband Ryan and their daughter Averyl of Buxton; four sisters, Lucille Beaupre and her husband Michael of Biddeford, Angela Messer of Farmington, Diane Harden of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Denise Goodrich and her husband Michael of Waterboro; five brothers, Leon Paquin, Michael Paquin and his wife Donna, and Richard Paquin, all of Biddeford, Daniel Paquin and his wife Kristine of Saco, and Normand Paquin of Ogunquit; and many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, at Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St. Biddeford, followed by a funeral service at 1 p.m. in the Hope Chapel. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Biddeford. To share condolences online, please visit HopeMemorial.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Paul may be made to: Animal Welfare Society, P.O. Box 43, 46 Holland Road, Kennebunk, ME 04043.
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