It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the unexpected passing of Paul George Magner of Brockton, MA on October 8, 2025 at the Brockton Hospital after a brief illness with cancer. Paul was born on November 23, 1945 in Dorchester, MA to Francis J. Magner and Josephine (Stanton) Magner. He was baptized at St Brendan’s church in Dorchester, MA. He was pre-deceased by his brother Robert F. Magner and niece Suzanne Magner. Left to honor his legacy and cherish his memories are his wife of 35 years Cauna (Macary) Magner; his sons Christopher and Keith, and daughter Sharon; His brothers wife Catherine, their sons Robert Magner and wife Peggy of Marshfield, Joseph Magner and wife Veronica of Waianae, Hawaii; sister-in-law Mary Demakes and her son Harry of Salem, MA, and brother-in-law Michael Macary Sr. of Waterbury, CT, his children Michael Macary Jr. of Wolcott Connecticut, Katie and Steve Fallon of Winsted Connecticut, and several grand nephews and a grand-niece of Hawaii.
Paul attended St Brendan’s Catholic Elementary School in Dorchester, Don Bosco High School, and graduated from Hyde Park High School. After graduation Paul attended Newman Prep, worked part time and joined the Army Nation Reserve prior to joining the United States Army. He was assigned to the Military Police while stationed in Germany and was honorably discharged in 1971. He worked at the Arsenal in Watertown, MA as a federal security officer before joining the Massachusetts Department of Corrections in Norfolk, MA. He attended Bristol Community College in Fall River, MA and Roger Williams University via the G.I. Bill in pursuit of a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. He remained with the department until his retirement as a Sergeant.
After retiring Paul used his varied abilities, working at jobs such as HVAC, painting, and security.
Paul was one with nature, enjoying everything outdoors; gardening, hunting, fishing, golfing, boating, clam digging, and collecting lobsters after Nor’easters. His delicious meals included all that he grew, caught, and picked, including blueberry pie, sauce with wild picked mushrooms and pickled cucumbers. He most enjoyed conversation with family and friends over homemade wine. Paul was a quiet and thoughtful man who made his family always feel loved and secure. He will be deeply missed.
Visitation will be held at the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA on Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 4-7 pm. His funeral service at the funeral home will be on Friday, October 17, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. His Mass of Christian Burial will follow at St Theresa Maronite Church, 343 North Main Street, Brockton, MA at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please consider a donation in Paul's name to the following charities:
Tunnel to Towers Foundation: https://t2t.org
The Boston V.A. Healthcare System. Make check payable to B.H.S.-135, 940 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301 In memo section of check write In Memory of Paul Magner. If you want an acknowledgement sent to the family include a note with the family name and address.
The Brockton Council on Aging, 10 Father Kenney Way, Brockton, MA 02301.