Ledyard- Paul E. Pounch, Jr., 59, of Ledyard, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital in New London. He was born in Norwich on May 30, 1952 to Elsie (Airey) Pounch and the late Paul Pounch Sr.
Paul was a graduate of Norwich Free Academy class of 1970. He received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Connecticut and a bachelor’s degree in engineering from The University of New Haven. Paul was employed for over 37 years at General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton.
Paul was an avid sports fan. He was an enthusiastic follower of the UCONN Huskies’ basketball teams. He enjoyed traveling to various national parks and amusement parks throughout the U.S. One of his true passions was spending time at the beach.
Along with his mother, he leaves his son Michael Pounch of Ledyard, ex-wife Kathleen Pounch of Quaker Hill, sister Phyllis Wigfield and her husband David of Lebanon, and their two sons David A. Wigfield Jr. and Jason E. Wigfield.
Family and friends may visit Church and Allen Funeral Home, 136 Sachem St., Norwich on Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A funeral home memorial service will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Burial will immediately follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Norwich. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Paul’s honor to the Salvation Army on their website, donate.salvationarmyusa.org, The Connecticut Humane Society at 701 Russell Rd., Newington CT, 06111, or to the charity of one’s choice. Please visit www.churchandallen.com to leave an online condolence for the family.
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