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Paul Query Obituary
Paul was born on Nov. 15, 1928, in New Bedford, Mass., a son of the late Alphonse and Oris (Hayden) Query. He moved to Agawam, Mass., in 1954 and has resided in Tolland since 2008. Paul served his country honorably with the U.S. Army during World War II and was the recipient of the WWII Victory Medal. Paul received his Bachelor of Arts from Bowdoin College in 1950 and his Doctor of Dental Services from Columbia University in 1954. Prior to retiring as a dental surgeon in 1993, Dr. Query dedicated over 40 years of service to his patients. During his political venue, Paul was an elected town meeting member, Agawam school committee member, and Town Council member. On a civic level he was a founding member of the Agawam-West Springfield British Protective Order of the Elks, Agawam Knights of Columbus, founding member and past president of the Agawam Community YMCA, former chairman on the Agawam Democratic Town Committee, and a present member of the Tolland Veteran's Recognition Committee.
Besides his wife, Lois, Paul is survived by his loving daughter, Aprille C. Soderman, and her husband, Richard, of Cromwell, his beloved son, Paul M. Query, and his wife, Martine, of Shrewsbury, Mass.; his four cherished grandchildren, Eric B. Soderman, and his wife, Sarah, of North Haven, Christopher P. Soderman of Wethersfield, Andre N. Query of Los Angeles, Calif., and Monique N. Query of Arlington, Mass. He is also survived by his brother, Richard "Dick" C. Query, and his wife, Carol, of Litchfield; and his sister, Suzanne Watkins, and her husband, Bruce, of Wilsonville, Ore.; along with 12 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife, Patricia Ann (Abrams) Query who died on May 16, 2004, and his son, Daniel W. Query who died on Nov. 15, 1972.
Relatives and friends will gather on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, by 9 a.m. at Browne Funeral Chapels for a procession to St. John Evangelist Church, 823 Main St., Agawam, Mass., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. followed by burial with military honors in Agawam Center Cemetery.
His family will receive relatives and friends today from 5 to 8 p.m. at Browne Memorial Funeral Chapels, 43 Shaker Road, Enfield.
Memorial donations may be made to either
www.jimmyfund.org
or North Central Hospice, 8 Keynote Drive, Vernon, CT 06066.
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Debra Rachele-Collins
August 26, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the Query family on your loss. I have many special childhood memories with Aprille and her family at their Agawam residence. Debra Rachele Collins
Gabrielle Charest
August 26, 2011
Dr. Query was my dentist from the mid sixties right up to his retirement. I was the lucky beneficiary of his expertise as well as his kindness and gentleness. My condolences to the Query family on their loss.
richard harrington
August 26, 2011
I was one of Dr. Query's early patients in Agawam. He shared his love of firearms with me, a very generous gesture. My deepest condolences to his family on the loss of so thoughtful a man. Richard Harrington
August 26, 2011
I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Paul Query. We firsr met when he and Pat came to Agawam to open his dental practice and remained friends since then. He was a credit to his family, his community, and to his profession.For about ten years we practiced dentistry and optometry across the hall from each other at 100 Main Street. More than one mutual patient used to tell me that the first floor of that building was "an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth". My condolensces to the wife ,children. and grandchildren of Paul Query. May the good memories help you during this difficult time.
Alison Pierce
August 25, 2011
My mother Jessie Fuller was Dr.Query' s first dental hygienist in 1954. I have fond memories of Dr. Paul ! My condolences to his family . Alison Fuller Pierce
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