LUDLOW - Wilfred L. "Willie" Paul, 80, of Ludlow, was Called Safely Home on Friday, May 14, 2021. He passed into Eternal Life at Encompass Health Care in Ludlow surrounded by the care and comfort of his loving family. He was born in Springfield on November 3, 1940, the beloved son of the late Roger M. and Hazel (St. Laurent) Paul. He was raised in Springfield and graduated from the High School of Commerce in Springfield where he played baseball and soccer. He had lived in Springfield for many years before moving to Ludlow in 1987. He served his country in the United States Army during the Berlin Air Lift as a machine gunner and attained the rank of Private First Class. He received the Berlin Army Occupation Medal. He was employed by the U.S. Postal Service for many years as a letter carrier in the East Springfield section of Springfield and retired in 1993. He was a communicant of Christ the King Church in Ludlow and also was a member of the Berlin United States Military Veteran's Association (BUSMVA). During his leisure time, he coached Little League 12-14 Baseball in Indian Orchard and at Van Horn Park in the Hungry Hill section of Springfield. He enjoyed long distance running, exercising and lifting weights. An active volunteer and donor, Willie supported many worldwide children's groups. He was a Red Cross volunteer, a Visiting Friend Volunteer with the local hospice in Westfield and a Meal on Wheels driver. An active member of the American Legion Post 438 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 625 both in Chicopee, he actively supported various wounded war veterans groups. Willie looked forward to spending time with his God and his parents, relatives and friends. He leaves his beloved Goddaughter, Paula Brault; his dear cousins, David Paul, Ann Cavanaugh, Judy Pepper, and Barbara Holloway; and his dear second cousins, Cindy Lord and Paul O’Donnell. His relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 9 a.m. at Christ the King Church, 41 Warsaw Avenue, Ludlow, MA 01056. His Committal Service with United States Army Military Honors will follow the Mass at 11 a.m. in the Chapel at the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main Street, Agawam, MA 01001. Please note that masks are required, social distancing must be observed and Church and cemetery attendance is limited due to state regulations. There are no visiting hours. His funeral arrangements are entrusted to the St. Pierre – Phaneuf Springfield Chapels, (413-737-1177), 7 Chapin Terrace, Springfield, MA 01107. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Shriners Hospital for Children, (Please Specify Springfield), 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104. For more details and to leave his family condolence messages, please visit: www.stpierrephaneuf.com