Julien Paul Jalbert

June 29, 1938 - December 3, 2023

Life long Auburn resident, J. Paul Jalbert, 85, died peacefully at the Maine Veterans' Home, Scarborough, Maine, December 3, 2023.

While still a junior at Edward Little High School, Paul picked up his first pair of scissors and began his apprenticeship at his father's New Auburn barbershop. Paul worked alongside his father for many years. He continued for several more years at Fred's Barber Shop until his father's retirement. After selling the barbershop, Paul finished out his 60-year career down the street at the "All About You Salon" making Paul one of the oldest practicing barbers in the State.

When he wasn't busy cutting hair, his love for singing led him to perform in the Auburn Community

Theatre where he starred in leading roles of Broadway classics such as Oklahoma, Carousel, and My

Fair Lady. He also enjoyed singing in various local ensembles, the Magic Pops Chorus, and the Just Us Entertainers. Paul was also heard at L/A's annual Franco-American Festival, Festival De Joie, singing the National Anthem.

For over 50 years, Paul entertained local audiences and he will be remembered for his smooth and soulful baritone voice, and his kind and gentle manner; a caring loving man who gave of his time and talent. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Paul was also a veteran of the National Army Guard from 1956 to 1963 and served during the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis.

Paul is survived by three siblings, sister Delina (husband, Denis) Rosenblad of Scarborough, ME. Two brothers, Ronald (wife, Mariette) Jalbert of Freeport, ME, and Marc (Juli Griffin) Jalbert of Biglerville, PA. Three nieces, Amy Cesar, Louise Brogan, Karen Jalbert, and nephew John Jalbert. Two grandnieces and eight grand nephews.

Paul was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church, Auburn. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church on Saturday, December 16th, 2023 at 10AM, followed by a Catered Reception with Committal Prayers at St. Peter's Cemetery in Lewiston at 1PM.

Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group Funeral Home | 217 Turner Street Auburn, ME 04210 | (207) 783-8545