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Paul Schmidt Obituary
He was born in Buffalo, N.Y., on July 10, 1946, the son of George and Rita (Meyer) Schmidt. He graduated from Amherst (NY) Central High School, SUNY-Buffalo, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, N.Y.
He began work at Electric Boat in 1969, and spent his career as an electrical engineer in the Ship Control Dept., retiring in 2002.
Paul loved model trains and his English Springer Spaniels. He spent many years working with the New England English Springer Spaniel Rescue Group. Over the years, he fostered many dogs, transported them from place to place, screened potential adopters, and placed innumerable dogs into their forever homes which included several over the years into his own home.
Paul leaves behind his wife, Denise (Brown) Schmidt; a brother, John of Ledyard; two beloved Springer Spaniels, Barkley and Molly; and two adopted cats, Louise and Mojo.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl St., historic downtown Mystic. Services and burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the New England English Springer Spaniel Rescue (NEESSR) Inc., PO Box 407, Ashland, MA 01721, (www.essrescue.org/donate).
For information, directions, or to share a note of remembrance, please visit www.dinotofuneral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Schmidt
Cliff Karpinski
June 6, 2013
Denise,
Sorry for your loss. Through you I realised Paul was one of a kind and will be missed.
Cliff
Anne Nelson
June 6, 2013
Denise,
We are so sorry to hear of Paul's passing but he will fondly be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor, the smile that was always with him and his compassion for taking in pets that needed a home. With deepest sympathy. Anne and Jeff
Terry Loewenberg
June 5, 2013
Denise, I was saddened to hear about the loss of Paul. From one who knows, he is truly one of a kind! Our sympathy to you and all of Paul's family.
Jeff Burns
June 4, 2013
Denise, so sorry to hear about Paul. I have many fond memories of Paul and his love of the Bills and of course the dogs especially Mable back in the day. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
June 4, 2013
Denise, We are so sorry to hear about Paul. He was a wonderful friend. I will always remember watching Celtics play on your couch. He will be missed and pray that as each day passes it will get a little easier for you. Love you Nancy and Noel
Betsy Peterson
June 4, 2013
Denise, I was surprised to read of your husband's passing. Please accept my condolences and I pray that time will help to heal your loss.
David milak
June 4, 2013
Go Bills!! One of the good guys. love you paul. Dave Milak
Patty Furlong
June 4, 2013
Dear Denise - I was so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Don't hesitate to ask if you need anything - your friends are here for you.
June 4, 2013
I send my condolences to Mr. Schmidt's wife and family. I had the privilege of caring for his animals for many years and will miss him very much. He was a kind and gentle man.
Cynthia Herron Carrona,D.V.M.
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