Photo courtesy of Chadwick Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC - New London
Jun 15, 1947 - Aug 18, 2018 (Age 71)
I just learned of Paul's passing. I have such wonderful memories of working with Paul - when he was working with you you felt like you had the very best on your team. Today I was so saddened to learn of his untimely death. I am so sorry.
Chad Finer
September 02, 2019 | Norwich, VT | Coworker
Sid and family, I know this is a little late but not any less meant. I am sorry for your loss. Sid it was nice that you and Paul were able to spend the summer together. I was looking forward to having Paul become a NLH volunteer as he had planned. He was a wonderful mentor and trainer to new volunteers in the ED. Paul was a wonderful man and he will be missed.
Thinking of you,
Nancy Collins
August 29, 2018
Sid, so very saddened to hear of Paul's passing. I first met Paul when I was working as an RN in the NLH ED in the late '80's. Ever since, whenever our paths would cross he would always have a big smile and a warm greeting. My favorite memories of the two of you are the times I would see you grocery shopping or walking down Main Street, holding hands. I know he will be with you always.
Lisah Carpenter
August 28, 2018 | Wilmot
You will be loved forever!
Sue Ritchie
August 25, 2018 | Manchester Center, VT | Friend
I am so sorry for your loss, Sid. You were very lucky to have one of the good guys.
julie murphy
August 23, 2018 | Wilmot, NH
Paul was an excellent man, a kind and supportive presence, and a wonderful neighbor. We will miss him tremendously.
Tom Kealy
August 23, 2018 | New London, NH | Neighbor
We are very sad to learn just today of Paul's passing. He came to our rescue several times, and we knew him as a good neighbor and friend. He had a amazing rapport in crisis situations putting everyone at ease. Sending condolences and love to his family.
Elizabeth & Andrew D'Amico
August 22, 2018 | Springfield, NH | Friend
It was my pleasure and privilege to have known Paul from the early days of his nursing career to the present day. I regarded him as an always positive empathetic caregiver who was a valued member of the New London Hospital emergency room team of which I was a participating member on Monday nights for 19 years. His keen observation and assessment skills were invaluable on many occasions. He will be greatly missed by all of us who were lucky enough to have worked with him. My heartfelt...
Jeffrey Powell MD
August 22, 2018 | New London, NH | Coworker
Paul was such a comfort to both my parents, resuscitating my Dad and working with and caring for my Mom ( she worked at LSVNA as a home health aide) when she became ill with cancer. He also helped with my Uncle when he moved home to the area from the west. I don't need to say how kind, gentle and caring he was, we all know that. What I do appreciate was his no nonsense approach to the situation at hand. As a friend he came to my home, assessed the situation with my Uncle and set about...
Donna Davis Larrow
August 22, 2018 | Geroges Mills, NH | Friend
New London, NH-Paul J. Diekmann, Jr., 71, of Sawyer Lane, died Saturday, August 18, 2018 at his home suddenly.He was born in Sacramento, CA on June 15, 1947 the son of Paul J. and Doris (Van Nostrand) Diekmann, Sr.Paul graduated from Hampton, VA High School in 1965 and later from NHTI. He married Sidney Sawyer in 1971 and they lived in Springfield, NH before moving to New London in 1979. He worked for O.D. Hopkins in Contoocook installing ski lifts and skyrides and also on the maintenance crew at King Ridge. Later he found his true calling and became a registered nurse. Paul was an EMT and started the FAST Squad in Springfield and then was cofounder of the ambulance service in New London. He just retired from nursing last month.He had been a member of the Newbury and New London Fire Departments and was a member of the Elkins Fish and Game Club. He was a member of IOOF Heidelberg Lodge #92 in New London. Paul enjoyed riding his motorcycle, hunting and fishing and taking trips to Maine.He is predeceased by his parents, a sister, Marie and a brother, Peter. Paul is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sidney (Sawyer) Diekmann of New London, NH; two daughters and their husbands, Tara and Garrett Evans of South Sutton, NH and Tracy and John Johnson of Belgrade, MT; two grandsons, Elliot and Grady; a sister and her husband, Laura “Suzy” and Brent Stocker of Sunapee, NH; three brothers, Mark Diekmann of Carbondale, CO, Thomas and his wife, Karen Diekmann of Yarmouth, ME and Philip Diekmann of Freeport, ME; nieces, nephews and cousins.A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at The First Baptist Church, 461 Main Street, New London, NH. Memorial contributions may be made to New London Ambulance Community Paramedicine Program, att: Tim Monahan, 273 County Road, New London, NH 03257 or to the Elkins Fish and Game Club, P.O. Box 3, Elkins, NH 03233.
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