Paul J. Vaillancourt

Paul Vaillancourt loved all things athletic and made a life for himself with this passion. He was working in the sports medicine department at Worcester Academy since 2012 where he was a familiar and respected trainer and colleague. A graduate of Minuteman Technical High School with the class of 1999 he played on the football and wrestling teams. He then earned his Bachelor's degree from Franklin Pierce University and his Master's degrees from both Salem State University and Southern New Hampshire University. Paul died unexpectedly at home on Monday, December 30, 2019. He was 38. Paul Jason Vaillancourt was born April 20, 1981 in Aurora, Colorado was a son of L. Paul and Leslie A. (Ashe) Vaillancourt. He moved to Massachusetts as a young child settling in Waltham. Paul found love and married Jennifer M. Rapoza on September 10, 2016. They lived a short while in Boxborough before moving to Clinton last year. He adored his son Jason and any time spent with him and his large family at holidays and family gatherings. Paul was dedicated to staying in shape and working out regularly. He was creative, funny and a dedicated fan of the New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox. In addition to his wife, Jennifer M. Vaillancourt of Clinton he leaves his son, Jason E. Vaillancourt of Ashby/Clinton; his parents, Leslie A. Angelo (Robert) of Moultonborough, New Hampshire and L. Paul Vaillancourt (Karen) of Austin, Texas; his brothers, Thomas A. Vaillancourt (Carla) of Waltham, Robert J. Angelo Jr. (Leyla) of Haverhill, Michael G. Angelo (Casey) of Revere and Richard L. Angelo (Nichole) of Arlington; son-in-law of James H. and Carol B. (Bergman) Rapoza of Winthrop; uncle of Abigail, Jacob, Annabelle, Isabella, Robert III, Anthony, Michael Jr., Joseph, Robert, Kailyn, Cole and Warden; brother-in-law of Sarah Sheehan (Taylor) of Kensington, New Hampshire; grandson of the late John and Ann (Sutherland) Ashe and Leo and Rose (Mancuso) Vaillancourt; grandson-in-law of Antoinette Bergman of Winthrop; also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Family and friends will honor and remember Paul's life by gathering for calling hours in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), Waltham on Sunday, January 5th from 2 to 5 p.m. and again at 8:30 a.m. on Monday morning before leaving in procession to Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Church, 880 Trapelo Road, Waltham where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Saint Patrick Cemetery, Watertown. Memorials in his memory may be made to Worcester Academy, Athletics Department/Sports Medicine, 81 Providence Street, Worcester, MA 01604.