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Paul J. Theriault
May 30, 2020

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…Tewksbury flower farmer, retired truck driver, and EMS; 78

TEWKSBURY – Paul (Poppy) Joseph Theriault, age 78, of Windham, NH, died unexpectedly at Lawrence General Hospital on Saturday evening, May 30.

He was born in Lowell, a son of the late Antoine and Dorothy (Small) Theriault, and had lived in Tewksbury most of his life. He worked in the family business of the historic Tewksbury floral greenhouse industry, then a long-distance truck driver for several years and after retirement from the road, worked in many capacities in EMS.

Paul was well-known for his effortless charm since his graduation from the former Keith Academy High School; he was well-loved as a jokester, and was always the “life of the party.” He was an avid fisherman, Nascar enthusiast, and moreover an intense music lover. He and his son-in-law and grandson made an annual trek to the White Mountain Boogie and Blues Music Festival, an event he cherished.

He leaves three children, Brenda M. Theriault-Regan, and her husband Peter Regan of Tewksbury, Susan M. Theriault and dear friend John Toomajanian of Tewksbury, and Kevin P. Theriault and wife of Tewksbury; his three grandchildren who were the focus of his life, Casey and Alana Regan, and Nigel Theriault; his former wife, Mary Catherine Theriault of Tewksbury; a brother, David Theriault and his wife Denise of Manchester, NH; and was predeceased by his brothers, Anthony Theriault, and Richard Theriault. He also leaves several cousins, nephews, and nieces whom he adored.

Due to current circumstances, a Memorial Service and Celebration of his Life will be held when the health crisis has passed. Memorials to the MSPCA at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844, via www.mspca.org or to the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, 355 Lexington Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10017 or via www.myasthenia.org are appreciated. The Tewksbury Funeral Home is honored to serve the Theriault family. visit: tewksburyfuneraalhome.com

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