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PAUL SENIOR Obituary

SENIOR, Paul W. Of Waltham. September 29, 2020. Husband of Kathleen M. (McGann) Senior. Father of Melissa M. Brenden (Adam) of Westford and Matthew P. Senior of Waltham, grandfather of Emily and Molly Brenden, brother of Michael Senior of Hyde Park, Everett Senior of Shingle Springs, CA, Mark Senior (Patricia) of Carver and the late Vincent Senior; nieces & nephews. Family and friends will honor and remember Paul's life by gathering for Calling Hours on Monday, October 5th from 4 to 8 p.m. in The Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street (Rte. 20), WALTHAM. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Saint Mary's Church, 133 School Street, Waltham on Tuesday, 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Waltham. Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 3 Speen Street, Suite 250, Framingham, MA 01701. For complete obituary, guest register and directions, please visit www.joycefuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 30 to Oct. 4, 2020.

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Tom Bryant

September 24, 2023

Paul was genuinely kind, quick to smile, lit up with a light that shone his whole life I have no doubt. Missing him this rainy day in Cedarwood. Tom and Camille

Clarence White

July 4, 2021

It has been decades, and as I have never forgotten, I remember Paul, he was the best....my sincerest condolences to his family and loved ones. He will never be forgotten .....God Bless....

Ron

Karen Barner

November 30, 2020

In times of tears remember the laughter.I knew Paul as the mail man for my son and his family. I stayed with them different times, for several months, as I was babysitting his children in the past 3 years. I always looked forward to seeing Paul through the day as I walked my grandchildren in the neighborhood. I miss seeing his bright smile and thoughtfulness as we would chat about our grandchildren! He loved all of you so much. He will be missed by the neighborhood and our Family.

The Wack Family Wack

October 23, 2020

Our family was so sad to her about Paul's passing. He was genuinely one of the good guys. He was such a happy spirit, and our children loved to see him coming up the walk to deliver the mail. He knew all of their names and always asked about them as they grew up. We missed him terribly when his route was changed.

Thomas Bryant

October 7, 2020

Paul Senior was our mailman for many years in Cedarwood. Endlessly kind and positive he felt like a member of the family. We loved bumping into him around Waltham after his route changed several years ago.
Paul loved his family, loved life, and was the best of us. He will be missed.
Tom and Camille. Florence Rd. Waltham

Don Becker

October 7, 2020

Paul was a wonderful, kind, caring presence in the Warrendale community. We will sorely miss his friendly wave and his always positive and cheerful spirit.

Kevin Lyman

October 5, 2020

Paul was our letter carrier in the Cedarwood neighborhood for many years. He always performed his duties in a faithful and professional manner. We were particularly grateful for his kindness to our next door neighbor, Anna Berstein.
Anna was a Holocaust escapee who lost her family in the Holocaust. When she became unable to get to her mailbox, Paul would carry her mail up many steps and put it in her front door. He was also credited with saving the life of another elderly neighbor when she really got beyond the point of being able to live on her own. Paul noticed that the mail was piling up and contacted the authorities. They got into the house and found her wrapped up in many blankets and hypothermic. I believe that he received a citation from both the city and the postal service for his efforts. May God bless and comfort you in your loss.
Kevin and Ellie Lyman

Tomjan Demeo

October 4, 2020

To Pauls' Family,
Paul was a thoughtful kind mail carrier. He went the extra mile to talk and lend a helping hand. He helped our elderly disabled Mom get into the car. We will miss his smile. Please except our sincere condolences.
Tom & Jan Demeo

Mary Antonellis

October 4, 2020

So sorry to hear about Paul. He was our mailman for years up in Cedarwood and I believe he left because he was having trouble walking the hills. I have to say, in all the years he delivered the mail, he was the nicest guy you ever wanted to meet.
Always a big smile on his face. I would think of him and hoped he would come back. My deepest condolences to the family
RIP Paul.

Kathy Senior-Chapman

October 4, 2020

To Kathy, Mellissa, Mathew and Family
Michael, Everett, Mark and Family

Sending heartfelt condolences on the passing of your husband, father, grandfather and brother Paul. Over the last several months I was truly hoping and praying he would followed in the path of Alex Trebek and managed to have more time with you all. Sadly that was not the case. May he rest in peace now with the Lord and watch over you all. Keep his memory close and alive to keep him with you as you go forward together. I routinely donate to ACS and will continue to do so. God Bless!

Prayers,
Kathy Senior-Chapman and Family

William Bourque

October 3, 2020

Paul was one of those kind of guys whom you'd go out of your way at work to say hello to, and I think most of his coworkers will share that sentiment. He was always friendly and courteous and would take the time to offer advice or encouragement to the newer mail carriers, often times of his own volition. He was one of the most genuinely nice people I've ever had the pleasure to work with, and I'm glad to have known him.

danny schroeder

October 3, 2020

im very sorry for your loss, i remmber when were young, and ever sunday we go to blue hills for cookouts, we were just kids, but it was family.

The PELLETIER Family

October 2, 2020

Our deepest condolences to the Senior family. Paul was such a wonderful and thoughtful person as well as a true gentleman. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word to say.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bette Bowler

October 2, 2020

Paul was the best, a true gentleman! Always a smile with a hi how are you today? A quick chat about his family and beamed when he mentioned his grandchildren!
We all have an angel watching over us, because that's just what Paul would do.
Rest In Peace my friend!

Mr. Thomas & Avalon McGann

October 1, 2020

Paul was a true gentleman. He was a great family man. Everyone loved him. There will be a great void in our family tree, but knowing he is now free from pain, worldly trials and tribulations causes a tiny spark of peace within our hearts.

Paul and Donna Vautour

October 1, 2020

Paul we are going to miss our best friendliest mailman ever. Rest In Peace.

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Mary Ellen Fulton

October 1, 2020

I am praying for Paul and his family.

Kerry Maher

September 30, 2020

I'm so sorry to learn of this sad news. Paul was our mail carrier for quite some time. He was the most friendly, positive person. Always a smile on his face through the cold and the heat!
Very sorry for your loss.

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