He was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts, the son of John and Irene (Grant) Paul. He graduated from Biddeford High School, Class of 1978, and attended vocational school.
He married his wife, Pamela Emerson, on July 23, 2005. He was employed as a machinist at Pratt & Whitney for 27 years.
Ronald’s grandchildren were his life, and he loved spending as much time with them as he could.
He also enjoyed following the New England Patriots with his wife. His dog Angel, his coffee partner, was also a very important part of his life.
Other interests included four-wheeling, hiking (especially on the Appalachian Trail, his favorite place), hunting and building stuff. He was especially excited that he had been drawn for a doe permit this year.
He was preceded in death by his father, John B. Paul; and his daughter-in-law, Shannon Paul.
He is survived by: his wife, Pamela Paul; his mother, Irene Paul of Lyman; two sons, Eric Paul of Hollis, and Thomas Paul (T.J.) and his wife Jessica of Saco; four stepchildren, Kimberly Huff of Alfred, Richard Huff of Biddeford, Sandy Huff of Sanford, and Julie Huff of Sanford; four brothers, Robert Paul of Lyman, Richard Paul and his wife Linda of New Hampshire, Philip Paul and his wife Joan of Biddeford, and William Paul and his wife Laurie of Massachusetts; three sisters, Linda Labbe and her husband Denis of Dayton, Donna Brown and her husband Robert of Lyman, and Denise Moran of North Carolina; and 14 grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to visiting hours from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 7, at Cote Funeral Home Chapel, 87 James St., Saco, with a funeral service to follow at noon.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 U.S. Route 1, Scarborough, ME 04074.
Please visit cotefuneralhome.com to view Ronald’s online tribute and to sign his guestbook.
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