1937 – 2019
Thompson – Paul C. Franklin, 81, of Quaddick Town Farm Rd., died Wednesday morning, February 6, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Marie (LaBrec) Franklin. Born in Putnam he was the son of the late Robert B. and Elsie E. (Meyers) Franklin. Paul received his Bachelor of Science degree in History from the University of Connecticut.
Paul worked at Day Kimball Hospital for over 40 years in the diagnostic imaging department.
He was a life member of and former secretary for the Thompson Lions Club where he received the prestigious Melvin Jones Fellow Award. Paul enjoyed woodworking. He was an avid reader and fan of the Boston Red Sox. He also enjoyed working on his computer.
Paul is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Marie (LaBrec) Franklin; two daughters Paula Boisvert and her husband Roger and Anne Douglas both of Thompson; siblings, Marshall Franklin of CA, Donna Chunko of Putnam, and Jean Sherman of Plainfield; and eight grandchildren Dillon Boisvert, Emma Boisvert, Paige Boisvert, Paul Boisvert, Elizabeth Douglas, Sarah Douglas, Rebecca Douglas, and Riley Douglas. He was predeceased by a brother Leslie Franklin.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Paul’s family on Saturday, February 23, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Valade Funeral Home and Crematory, 23 Main St., North Grosvenordale, CT 06255, followed by a service in the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to Community Fire Department, P.O. Box 874, North Grosvenordale, CT 06255, in order to thank them for all of their help and service. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Kathy wood
February 9, 2019 at 8:31 amI cant begin to tell you how much i care. A beautiful family that i hold close to my heart love you all xoxo
Ajay Dalal M.D.
February 9, 2019 at 1:37 pmMy condolence to paul’s Wife and family.
RIP.
Barb Moseley
February 10, 2019 at 3:52 pmOur sympathy to our cousin, Marie Franklin, and her family in the loss of Paul. He was well loved by many and will be missed.
Barbara and Tom Moseley
February 10, 2019 at 3:54 pmOur sympathy to our cousin, Marie Franklin, and her family in the loss of Paul. He was well loved by many and will be missed.
Michelle (Roy) Lamothe
February 10, 2019 at 7:34 pmI have such fond memories of Paul from our years working at Day Kimball in Radiology. My sincerest condolences to the entire family.
Kim Wootton
February 10, 2019 at 8:36 pmDear Marie, Anne, Paula and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. May all your precious memories comfort you during this very difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Kim, Doug, Matthew and Zachery
Brian and Garry
February 12, 2019 at 2:08 pmWe enjoyed your company at work for many years we will miss you and cherish time spent with you. Condolences to the family.
Franklin Beauregard Family
February 20, 2019 at 9:24 amDear Marie Paula Anne and the entire Franklin Family .We were sadden to here about Pauls passing and send our sincere condolences .We have admiration for all of Pauls life long achievements .His Quite thoughtful demeaner and his work ethic . Love Sandy & Robert
Kevin Jane Beno
February 23, 2019 at 7:54 amPaul’s many years in the Lions club were a learning lesson for all, His approach to life, regardless of his own health issues were admirable , His Humor and fairness were standards all should follow, A real Gentleman. Our Condolence’s to Marie and all Family
Alan Church
April 6, 2019 at 7:59 pmHaving attended UCONN with Paul in 1960, I remember him well. We lived in Grange Hall at the time.
Many times his friends would accompany him to lectures in order to take notes for him. We learned much in the process!
In spite of his sight restriction, nothing kept Paul from accomplishing his goals. Paul’s good sense of humor, a level head, lots of insight; Paul taught us lesser beings how to think!
I heard of Paul’s passing recently from a mutual friend, Paul Stotler, also at college with us.
Surely such a man will be sorely missed by family, friends, and his community!
May he rest in eternal peace and may his family find peace and strength to continue until you are all reunited in Heaven again!