Raymond Ray Paradis

OLD TOWN --Armand Raymond Paradis, 75, passed away peacefully at his home in Old Town surrounded by his loving family on August 21, 2010 after a long illness. He was born in Great Works on July 6, 1935, the son of Armand C. and Frances (Soucie) Paradis.

Ray graduated from Old Town High School in 1955 and married his high school sweetheart Norma “Sally” Reynolds in 1956. He was a member of the Air National Guard Reserves for 6 years. He worked on construction projects throughout the state prior to becoming Maintenance Supervisor at the Old Town School Department in 1971 and took great pride in caring for the school facilities in Old Town until he retired in 1997.

He was active with area youth through scouting and coaching. Ray was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting and fishing. His hobbies were carpentry and gardening. He cherished his time spent with his family and at camp. Ray was a caring and giving soul always ready to help everyone.

In addition to his wife of 54 years he is survived by 3 sons Kevin Paradis and his wife Kelly, Mark Paradis and his wife Dianne of Old Town, David Paradis and his wife Ronda of Reading, MA and 2 daughters Mary Chappelle and her husband Steve of Old Town, Lisa Pelletier of Topsham; 14 grandchildren Adam Paradis and his wife Sonali of Bangor, Brendon, Chad, Amanda and Evan Paradis, Brian and Travis Chappelle of Old Town, Julia, Jacqueline, Danielle and Katherine Paradis of Reading, MA, Megan, Bethany and Michelle Pelletier of Topsham; his two sisters Carole Anne Cust and her husband Harlan of Old Town, Barbara Jones and her husband Ron of Bangor and a brother Edward Paradis and his wife, Ginny of Zellwood, FL. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and a special caregiver, Brian Folster.

Friends may call 6-8 pm Tuesday at the Birmingham Funeral Home 438 Main St. Old Town. A Mass of Christian Burial will celebrated 10AM Wednesday at Holy Family Church of Resurrection Parish, Old Town. Burial will follow at Lawndale Cemetery, Old Town. Immediately following all services, all are invited back to the Parish hall for a light luncheon and continued fellowship. Memorial contributions can be made to either Hospice of Eastern Maine c/o Healthcare Charities P.O. Box 931 Bangor, ME 04401-0931 or to the Maine Alzheimer’s Assoc 170 U.S. Route 1, Suite 250, Falmouth, ME 04105 Phone 207.772.0115. Condolences may be left at www.birminghamfuneralhome.com