Mr. Joseph W. Paul, 71 of Medford died Friday in Lawrence Memorial Hospital Medford, following a brief illness. He was the husband of Anne (Finnerty) Paul with whom he shared nearly 43 years of marriage. Mr. Paul was born in Canada, son of the late Peter and Agnes (Wilmet) Paul. For many years, he worked as an Oil Burner Technician. In his spare time he enjoyed trips to Foxwoods, repairing cars and home renovation. An avid sportsfan, he loved the Boston Red Sox. In earlier years he was a prominent hockey player, he also enjoyed playing baseball and swimming. He could have been a travel guide to Ireland, having traveled there more than 15 times.
He leaves a daughter, Linda Paul of Medford, 2 sons, Joseph Paul Jr. and his wife Laura of Medford and Richard Augustine of New Brunswick, Canada. Loving grandfather of Breanna Botelho of Medford, Kyle and Jordan Augustine of Canada. Dear brother of Teresa Smith of FL., Gordon Paul of Lynn and the late Kenneth Paul. Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Tuesday at 8 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant Street, Malden, at 9 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Monday 4 thru 8. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.