New Port Richey, FL - Joseph Paul G. Métilly died on August 30th, age 93. He leaves his wife, Doris, née Généreux; two children, Jill Jodoin, and Paul Métilly; eight grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Son of Raoul Métilly and Rosanna Beaumont, Paul was born in Manchester, NH, youngest of seven siblings. In his youth, he studied in Québec with Les Frères des Sacré Coeur, and earned a B.S. and B.A. from the University of Montréal. Returning to the States, he taught at Mount Saint Charles Academy in Woonsocket, RI, coached its noted hockey team, and earned a M.A. from Boston College. From 1948 to 1968, Paul taught in, administered and opened secondary schools and colleges throughout central and south Africa with Les Frères des Sacré Coeur. On returning to America, Paul held various positions in the North Attleboro, MA school system. In 1980, Paul was ordained a permanent deacon in the Catholic Fall River Diocese. As deacon, he served for 26 years: first at St. Theresa Parish in S. Attleboro, MA, and then at St. James Parish in New Port Richey, FL.
Calling hours will be on Friday from 10 am to 11:30 am at the J.N. Boufford & Sons Funeral Home, 110 Bridge St..A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday at 12 Noon in Ste. Marie Church, Notre Dame Ave.. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.