Paul Richard Bleau

Paul was born in Keene May 18, 1958 son of Norman R and Jean E (Myers) Bleau.

He grew up in the area and graduated from Keene High School.

While in high school Paul participated in wrestling receiving many honors. He was a football lineman being awarded the Sharby Memorial Trophy and also named unsung hero of the team.

As a young man Paul was active in many sports: bowling, tag football, men’s softball, and broomball.

He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying camping, fishing, & hunting.

In 1993, he with his 10 year old son, Michael, by his side won grand prize at the Lake Champlain International Fishing Derby.

His professional career included Kingsbury Machine Tool, Economy Heating and Plumbing, Terry Winn (heating), & EE Houghton.

After a knee injury, he switched careers and received certification from the First Course Culinary Training in 2010. He became Chef Supervisor at the Cheshire County House of Corrections. From there, he was at Papagallos in Swanzey. Paul then retired after being disabled with vertigo.

He loved sports especially Red Sox Baseball and the Patriots.

Paul loved cooking and serving. He enjoyed making large family meals both at home and at his church.

He enjoyed planting and tending his flower, vegetable, herb and strawberry gardens and sharing all these with others.

Paul was a member of Sturtevant Chapel in Keene for many years. He loved the Lord and shared his faith in Christ with others. He participated on several church committees including Trustees and Hospitality.

He enjoyed cribbage, puzzles, dancing, playing family games (especially Pictionary) and watching old westerns on TV. Most of all he loved spending times with family and friends including Tuesday breakfast with his wife at the Pub. He will be loved and missed very much.

Survivors include his wife of almost 41 years, Sherry (Moffitt); his son Michael Paul Bleau and wife Kaci of Oregon; his daughter Valerie Lucille Brady and husband James of Keene, 3 grandchildren of Oregon: Charlotte, Ezekiel, and Malakai; sister Norma Jean Croteau; sister Julie Ann Robertson and husband Mick; brother Randy Scott Bleau and wife Carole; sister Marie Ann Croteau all of Keene; many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and church family.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 26 at 11:00 am at Sturtevant Chapel on 15 Washington Ave, Keene NH. MASKS are preferred. A luncheon at Sturtevant Chapel will immediately follow the service. There are no calling hours.