Paul Gaudreau

GAUDREAU – Paul Emile, 83, of Attleboro, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at the Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Attleboro. He was the devoted husband for 63 years to Gloria Alice (Mercier) Gaudreau.

Born on September 6, 1939 in Central Falls, RI he was a son of the late Emile J. and Juliette (Berard) Gaudreau-Poirier.

Paul was a lifelong resident of Attleboro and was a graduate of Coyle High School. He then entered the United States Air Force and was stationed at the March Air Force Base in Riverside, CA from 1957 – 1961 until his honorable discharge. While in the Air Force, Paul was a photo mapper and obtained the rank of Airman First Class.

Upon his return from the Air Force, Paul attended Bryant College and received a Bachelor’s degree in Business. He was employed at Balfour as a jewelry salesman before co-owning LeDor Jewelry and eventually becoming the owner and CEO of National Spirit Insignia.

Paul enjoyed sailing, woodworking and attending art shows. He was an avid reader and was passionately devoted to the lives and numerous activities of both his children and grandchildren. He treasured his monthly breakfasts with his Best-Buddies, woodcarving with his friends and his many travel adventures with his wife. Paul was a Boy Scout Master in the 70’s and one of his fondest memories was a 50-mile hike from Bromley to Killington VT during Hurricane Belle in 1976.

In addition to his wife, Paul is survived by his children, Paul D. Gaudreau and his wife Yang of West Warwick, RI, Michelle Deschenes and her husband Kevin of Attleboro, Peter Gaudreau and his wife Kelly of Rehoboth, Jon Gaudreau and his companion Michele Silva of Seekonk, Suzanne Sutcliffe of Seekonk, Patricia Cupp and her husband Jason of Cumberland, RI and Cindy McDonough and her husband Bill of Attleboro; 20 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and one great granddaughter on the way.

The family would like to extend thanks to the first responders of the Attleboro Fire Department and the ICU staff at Sturdy Memorial Hospital.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation from 3 – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on December 7, 2022 at the St. John the Evangelist Church, 133 North Main Street, Attleboro. Burial will follow at St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Attleboro.