Paul W. Schacht, Sr., 82, of Londonderry, NH, passed away suddenly, Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Concord Hospital. He was born October 5, 1934, in Everett, MA and was a son of the late Edwin and Georgina (Peters) Schacht. Paul was raised and educated in Saugus, MA and had been a resident of Billerica, MA, prior to moving to Londonderry in 1984.
Paul was employed as a truck driver with White Fuel Co. of South Boston, MA for many years. After his retirement, he became a solid waste attendant at the Londonderry Drop Off Center, where he worked for the past 10 years. He also worked for Sanel Auto Parts for the last dozen years as a parts delivery driver. Paul was a gentleman farmer and started the Carriage Shack Farm in Londonderry. He raced ponies when he was younger and enjoyed working on antique farm tractors and carriages. He also was a scrap metal collector.
Members of the family include his wife of 58 years, Eileen (Coffee) Schacht of Londonderry, two sons and their wives, Paul W., Jr. and Maria Schacht and Duane and Brenda Schacht, all of Londonderry. Four grandchildren, Quintin, Cheyenne, Paul Michael (Katy) and Danielle, two great grandchildren, Sophia and Jaxson. He was predeceased by his daughter Debbie in 2014.
The family is planning private services for a later date. The Peabody Funeral Homes of Derry and Londonderry is assisting the family. To send a condolence, please visit www.peabodyfuneralhome.com.