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Paul Francoeur Obituary

MERIDEN - Paul F. Francoeur, 68, husband of Donna (Hettrick) Francoeur, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, at Hartford Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on Feb. 4, 1945, in Fall River, Mass. a son of the late Ferdinand and Mary Alice (Paul) Francoeur. Paul was dedicated to his work and spent the last 15 years with A & S Electric. He loved spending time with his family and friends or doing anything by the water whether it was fishing or enjoying the beach.

In addition to his wife Donna he is survived by a daughter, Marialyce (Aldo) Francoeur and her husband, Robert Philopena, of Middletown; a son, Peter Francoeur and his wife, Jemari, of Meriden; a son, Christopher Dingwell and his wife, Tanya; and three grandchildren who were the light of his life, Reid Philopena and Mia and Brielle Francoeur. He also leaves two sisters, Pauline (Don) Leclerc, of South Windsor and Elaine Gaumond, of Manchester.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 109 Goodwill Ave., Meriden. Relatives and friends may call at Beecher & Bennett-Flatow Funeral Home, 48 Cook Ave., Meriden on Monday, Oct. 21, from 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations in Paul's memory may be made to the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center, Hartford Hospital, ATT: Fund Development, 80 Seymour St., Hartford, CT 06102. "Life is Beautiful".

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Published by The Record-Journal on Oct. 17, 2013.

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Carol Reeve

October 11, 2021

I wish you were here to watch last nights Sox game. You would be so proud of our boys. Missing you.

CAROLYN DUANE

October 11, 2019

I will never forget you. How we tortured the others at LaRosa with our Red Sox tirades! You mademe laugh so many times. Hope you're wearing your Red Sox jacket over your angel wings ;)

October 21, 2013

Steve and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Donna.

Todd Camp

October 17, 2013

I worked with and next to Paul for many years.I will miss his many stories, and tricks of the trade. I'm sure he is looking down on us all, having a cigarette and a beer ,and smiling. God Bless Paul's family, And God Bless Paul.

October 17, 2013

Elaine: My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Sue Alix

Carol Duane

October 17, 2013

I sure will miss my funny friend. My heart goes out to all of his family. I am sending prayers for all of you.

Sheri Macr

October 17, 2013

My prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time. Comfort in the fact that Paul is resting in peace.

Cindy Hodge

October 17, 2013

So sorry to hear about Paul my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

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