Lawrence J. Paul, 83, of Brooksby Village in Peabody and formerly of Danvers died peacefully on Monday morning February 6, 2012 while surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Dorothy (Dullea) Paul. Born in Peabody, Larry was educated there and later graduated from Burdett College with a degree in Finance. He was employed at Beverly Hospital in the finance department and later was the Town Accountant in Danvers for over twenty years. He retired in 1988. An avid reader and local sports enthusiast, Mr. Paul was one of the first residents at Brooksby Village. He helped set up a finance resource center and was active in establishing the on site Church where he served as a Eucharistic Minister. He loved time spent with his family and taking trips to Lake Winnipesaukee. Mr. Paul served his country during WWII with the U.S. Army Air Patrol. He was the son of the late Alfred and Olive (Salome) Paul and father of the late Kenneth Paul. He leaves his children; Patricia Fales of Ayer, MA, Annmarie Vasiles and her husband Bill of Peabody, Robert Paul and his wife K.T. of Tyngsboro and Brian Paul of Beverly. He was the loving grandfather to; Jourdan, Kasie, Eryn, Jenna, Nathaniel and Breannah. Also leaving several nieces and nephews.
ARRANGEMENTS: A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 11 am in St. John the Baptist Parish, Chestnut St., Peabody. All are kindly invited. Visitation will be private. Burial with Military honors at Annunciation cemetery, Danvers. Memorial donations can be made to St. John's Capital Campaign, 17 Chestnut St., Peabody MA 01960. see www.mackeyfuneralhome.com
