LACONIA-----Paul Louis Gedeon Maheux, 88, of Girard Street, died on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at the St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Paul was born on February 26, 1931 in Laconia, the son of the late Gedeon G. and Ida M. (Morin) Maheux. He was a lifelong resident of Laconia and beloved member of the church and his community. Paul was a graduate of Laconia High School class of 1949 and he later attended The Berkeley School of Music, Boston MA.
Paul served his country with distinction during the Korean War as an Airman in the United States Air Force. While stationed in Japan, he worked as a cryptographer and received several commendations for outstanding job performance from his superiors. While stationed, he also formed a choir and wrote several popular songs for the troops including ‘Tokyo Rag’ which hit number one during the war.
Later, Paul was the proprietor of Mr. Paul’s Hair Affair in Laconia for forty two years, as well as a dance instructor for Arthur Murray in Boston, and Laconia Adult Education. Paul was an active member in the religious community and served as choir director for Sacred Heart Church for eight years as well as a communicant
Paul is survived by his son, Gedeon P. Maheux and his wife, Mindy, of Colfax, NC; two sisters, Lucille Canepa, of Belmont and Lorraine Groleau, of Laconia and several nephews and nieces. In addition to his parents, Paul is predeceased by his wife, Betty-Jeanne Maheux, sister, Jacqueline Blake and by his brother, Oliva Maheux.
There will be no Calling Hours.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 11:00am at the St. Andre Bessette Parish-Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Avenue, Laconia NH.
Burial will be held in the spring in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Garfield Street, Laconia NH.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations may be made to St. Andre Bessette Parish - Heritage for Tomorrow Capital Campaign, 291 Union Avenue, Laconia, NH 03246.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.