He was born in Mexico Maine on October 3, 1938 a son of Winifred (Arsenault) and Joseph E. Paulin Sr.
Joe was educated in Mexico schools and was a graduate of Mexico High School Class of 1956.
Joe proudly served his country in the US Air Force. He married Martha Briggs on December 21, 1968; together they have celebrated 50 years of marriage.
Joe was employed with Boise Cascade for 37 years and was a member of the 25 year club.
He was a communicant of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church.
Joe was a member of the American Legion, the Rumford Eagles Lodge, the Elks, and the Snowshoe Club.
He enjoyed playing cribbage, doing word search, and being at camp in Oquossoc.
Joe was the best joke and story teller around.
He was known for his spaghetti sauce and baked beans.
Joe loved his family, his many friends and his country.
Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Martha (Briggs) Paulin; children, Michele Paulin-Cushman and companion Paul Burnham of Lewiston, Marie Paulin-Gauvin of Mexico, Melinda Paulin-Morin and husband Lee of Rangeley and Mark Paulin and wife Meesha of Dayton; a sister, Sisely Dougherty of Florida; ten grandchildren, Emily, Nicholas, Stephanie, Caleb, Blayke, Curtis, Gabe, Cole, Mason, and Brent; and two great grandchildren, Alivia and Bennett.
He was predeceased by his parents, stepfather Buddy Roberts, four brothers, Francis, Dickie, Jimmy and Tommy, and a granddaughter Rebecca.
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