SEXTON, PAUL R. 84, of Norwood, longtime resident of Dedham, Oct 21, 2025. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Jo-Ann Sexton of 60 years until her passing in 2024. Devoted Father of Laura Peterson and her husband Christopher, Paul F. Sexton and his wife Theresa and John D. Sexton and his wife Marina. Grandfather of Matthew and Sean Peterson and Faith, Madison, Marina, and Jill Sexton. Brother of Karen Giannangelo and the late Anne Landry. Survived by many nieces and nephews.
Paul was a passionate supporter of the Dedham Food Pantry and an avid bird watcher.
Visitation at the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St. Dedham on Thursday, October 23, from 4-7pm. Funeral from the funeral home on Friday, October 24, at 9am followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Mary Church, Dedham at 10am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Paul’s memory to the Dedham Food Pantry, P.O. Box 46, Dedham, MA 02027.