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Paul Mongeon Obituary
Shrewsbury - Paul I. Mongeon, 77, of Shrewsbury died Thursday, April 7, 2016 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center-University Campus after being stricken ill at home.
He was born in Worcester, son of the late Ralph K. and Aino (Aalto) Mongeon. He graduated from South High School. He served with the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Gordon in Georgia where he met the love of his life, Betty J. Tucker. They married in 1959 in South Carolina and moved to Massachusetts to start their family.
Paul had worked as a machinist for Norton Company for over 25 years until he retired. He was a charter member of the Weary Traveler's Club and the Worcester Surf Caster's Club both in Bourne, MA. He also was a 50 year member of the Morning Star Masonic Lodge in Worcester and a member of the Scottish Rites. Paul enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time at the Canal in Bourne and making custom surfcasting rods. His happiest moments were spent with his family at the cape and his beloved family members in Metta, Georgia.
He leaves his beloved wife, Betty J. (Tucker) Mongeon; three children, Cynthia J. Longval and her husband, Andre, Georgia J. Mongeon and her partner, Scott Mardirosian and Paul K. Mongeon and his partner, Karen Haig all of Shrewsbury; five grandchildren, Thomas P. Longval and his wife, Lindsay, Daniel T. Burke, Brendan M. Burke, Tyler M. Mongeon and Makenna A. Mongeon; four great grandchildren, Brody, Blake, Addison and Delaney; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Paul's family on Monday, April 11, 2016 from 6-8 PM in the BRITTON-SHREWSBURY FUNERAL HOME, 648 Main St, Shrewsbury. A funeral service celebrating his life will be on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 11 AM at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 200 Greenwood Street, Worcester. Burial with military honors will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Shrewsbury. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, (www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/boston) or to the American Heart Association (www.heart.org) .To leave a note of condolence for Mr. Mongeon's family or to view his Book of Memories, please visit, www.brittonfuneralhomes.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Mongeon
April 11, 2016
The man is still on top of the bridge
Susan and Paul Rogers
April 11, 2016
Betty and family,
Please except our heart felt condolences on the passing of Paul...He was a good man and left us with many memories and will sadly be missed by all...We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers...God's speed...Rest in peace Paul...
Morna Larson
April 11, 2016
To all of the Mongeon family, I was so sorry to hear this sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless each of you.
Angela (Hanlon) DuDeVoire
April 10, 2016
To all of Paul's family,
I'm so sorry to read of Paul's death. We went to and graduated from South in the same class. Another classmate gone. I'm so very sorry. Know that you are all in my prayers. Ang
Brian and Judy Frew
April 10, 2016
Georgia and family- we are very sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dr.Timothy Hoffman
April 10, 2016
Thank you for serving our country. May your family find comfort in their faith and may you Rest in Peace.
carol howard
April 10, 2016
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Annette Biscari (Rynkowski)Tsuji
April 9, 2016
I taught with Paul's late mother from when I started in 1965, until her retirement. She was a dear friend and colleague. Pls accept my heartfelt condolences.
Sincerely,
Karla and Bob
April 9, 2016
Dear Betty and family- we were so saddened to hear the news of Paul's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time and always
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