Paul Arthur Danahy, a lifelong Canton resident, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Saturday, August 13th. He is survived by Claire (Finn) his wife of 52 years, and by his two sons and their wives: Paul (Mike) Danahy and his wife Diane Angwin of Chelmsford, MA, and Jack and Sandy Danahy of Bow, NH. Paul leaves behind five loving grandchildren: Isabelle, Andre', Claire, Patrick, and Meaghan. Paul is also survived by his devoted sisters, Blanche Nervi and Ursula Duganiero, both of Canton, and was pre-deceased by his two brothers, Joseph and Alan. Paul graduated from St John's High School in Canton, then enlisted in the Army Air Corps during World War II, where he served as an engineer on B24s. After the military, Paul was employed for 44 years by AT&T (later NYNEX) from which he retired in 1992.Paul will always be remembered for his quick wit, his love of family, and his unique aptitude for repairing anything mechanical.
Visiting hours in the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home, 455 Washington St. Canton, Wednesday 4-8pm. Funeral Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church Thursday morning at 10:30. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Donations in Paul's memory, if desired, can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10004, or www.jdrf.org .