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Paul Chesmore Obituary

Chesmore, Paul Henry Paul Henry Chesmore was born in Portland Oregon on November 19, 1941, the only child of Ann and Harry Chesmore. After his father shipped out to serve in World War II, Paul and his mother moved to her home city of Baltimore where he grew up. A true scholar and athlete, he earned a scholarship to Loyola Preparatory School where he excelled in all areas of a classic Jesuit education, as well as on the football field and the wrestling mat. His talent and hard work in the classroom and on the playing field earned him several college scholarship offers. He chose to become one of the Fighting Blue Hens of the University of Delaware, where he was awarded Dean's List standing every semester and named All Mid-Atlantic tackle. In 2013, on the 50th anniversary of Delaware's undefeated football season, the University honored Paul by placing his picture on the cover of the commemorative magazine. Paul began his post-graduate work in Clinical Psychology at Catholic University in Washington, D.C. from which he received a Ph.D. He served two years in the Army as a Captain in the Medical Corps, stationed at William Beaumont Army Hospital in El Paso. He continued his education at the Menninger Foundation in Topeka, Kansas, earning a post-doctorate degree in Child Psychology. His last move was to Dallas TX in 1973 where he worked as a child psychologist at the Dallas Child Guidance Clinic, then Children's Hospital. He started his private practice in 1979, which he maintained until his death on May 4, 2014. The family is enormously grateful to Dr. Kevin Courtney, a physician in the finest sense of the word, and his exceptional staff Shay and Tonya. They set the gold standard for patient care. Paul is survived by three sons: Joshua of Chicago, Matthew of New York and Lucas of Dallas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests those who wish to honor Paul make donations to the North Texas Food Bank. Friends are invited to join family in remembering Paul on Sunday May 18th at 3PM at 7700 Greenway Boulevard in the park in front of Building J of Pavilion Townplace. Dress: Paul Chesmore casual. No rain date.

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Published by Dallas Morning News from May 11 to May 14, 2014.

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Amy Anthony

March 16, 2015

I am just learning of Paul's death. He was an incredible therapist and one of the warmest, nicest people I've ever had the pleasure to know. I will miss knowing he is in this world. I know he helped so many people.

Vince Reynolds

September 10, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of a great man. Paul was there for me at a challenging time and I was fortunate to have him as a therapist, mentor, and friend over the past few years. He was a humble genius with a confident intelligence, sharp wit, an disarmingly unshakable optimism. Thank you Paul for your generous spirit, for changing my life, and for your jokes! My thoughts are with his sons and loved ones, with whom he cherished.

Suzanne Hessian

September 6, 2014

How sad I was today to learn of my (U of D)old and very dear freiend's death. He was indeed a one of a kind and I will always smile when I think of him. My thoughts are with his family.

Ashley Armstrong

June 11, 2014

Paul was an incredible man. He saved my life. I am deeply saddened to hear of his death. He will forever have a place in my heart.

Chase Conway

June 3, 2014

My condolences go out to Paul's family. He was a friend of mine who I shall remember for his large heart and great sense of humor.

Julia Dodson

May 25, 2014

Paul and I worked together at Dallas Child Guidance Clinic in the 1970s and maintained a casual neighborhood friendship thereafter. I was always happy to see his big smile and hear his laugh when we bumped into each other. Wish I had gone to that movie with him. He is indeed missed. My deepest sympathy to his boys.

May 18, 2014

Paul was a hell of a guy. Good natured as they come. Unmatchable sense of humor and quick wit. Genuinely compassionate. Definitely his own person and completely unpretentious. I relish the good times we had together, and feel deeply fortunate to have been one of Paul's many friends. Rick Carson

Mandy Doyle

May 15, 2014

We are sorry to hear about Pauls passing.
He always had a joke for us all on the third floor. He was quick to hold the door for us when our arms were full at the silly narrow bridge we all maneuvered everyday.
He will be remembered and missed.

Jeff Crawford

May 13, 2014

I am very sad to hear of Paul's passing. He was a professor and mentor to me. He had a profound effect on my practice and my life. I will miss him.

Dr and Mrs. Joseph Andy Harris

May 13, 2014

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Pauls office was across the hall from me. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Dr.& Mrs. Joseph Andy Harris

MONICA C EBAUGH

May 11, 2014

So sad to hear about Paul's passing.He was very mentor to me years ago.

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