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PAUL PRESEAULT Obituary

PAUL PRESEAULT BURLINGTON - Paul Preseault, 76, of Burlington, died peacefully Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, at his home surrounded by his family following a courageous battle with Leukemia. He was born in West Glover on Aug. 15, 1933, the son of Camille and Exilia (Boudreau) Preseault. Paul was a graduate of Orleans High School, class of 1952, and of UVM where he received his Bachelor's degree in 1956. He was a member of the Delta PSI Fraternity. Upon graduation, Paul joined the Vermont Air National Guard and earned his pilot's wings with the U.S. Air Force in Texas. In 1963, he married Patricia Morin in Lyndonville. Paul was a pilot for Eastern Airlines for over 28 years, retiring as Captain. Also during that time and up to his death, he was a developer, owner and operator of numerous rental properties in Chittenden County. Born Joseph Andre Jean Paul Preseault, Paul was a Worker with a capital W. He spent an incredible amount of his life working very hard; anyone who ever shook Paul's hand could feel that history. At age nine, Paul plowed the fields of his family's farm by horse team, and less than two decades later he would be flying sorties over Greenland as a fighter pilot for the Vermont Air Guard's "Green Mountain Boys." If there was a mission to be accomplished, whether it was shoveling snow at 4am or battling government backed constituencies over property rights at the United States Supreme Court, Paul was there with total dedication and determination. There are very few "sons of Vermont" who have achieved so much when starting with so little. Paul is survived by his wife, Patricia of Burlington; three children, Holly Hammond of Maui, Hawaii, Todd Preseault and his wife, Debra, Maui, Hawaii, and J. Paul Preseault of Chicago, Ill.; six grandchildren, Rad Hammond, Ethan, Erika, and Kai Preseault, Sophia Preseault-Strouse, and Jackson Heinlein-Preseault; one sister, Lee Rutz of Shelburne; one sister-in-law, Alice Preseault of Irasburg; and nieces and nephews. Paul's parents, a grandson, Huxley Hammond, and his brother, Fernand Preseault, predeceased him. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 28, from 4 to 8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 in the Ready Funeral and Cremation Service, South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road. For those who wish, donations in his memory may be made to VNA-Hospice, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, VT 05446. To send online condolences, please visit www.readyfuneral.com

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Published by The Burlington Free Press on Jan. 25, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for PAUL PRESEAULT

16 Entries

Sylvia Sargent

February 7, 2010

Dear Pat and Family:
So sorry to be out of town. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Thinking of you all.

Viola Hauver

February 2, 2010

Pat and family,
I met Paul while woking with his
Uncle Willie. The time and energy he spend caring for Willie's needs without ever talking about his own needs speak loudly to the kind of loving person he was.
It was my pleasure to have known Paul.
My deepest sympathy for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Vi Hauver, Holland, VT

Maria Kieslich

January 30, 2010

Dear Mrs. Preseault,Holly, JP and Todd,

I was sorry to hear about Mr. Preseault's passing. He always struck me as a caring and fun dad. And you guys were great neighbors. My thoughts are with you.

Mike & Jill Diemer

January 29, 2010

Dear Pat and Family,
So many people have great stories of working with Paul. He most recently went out of his way (driving his huge, insulated, electrical truck across town and back)so that we could safely finish our building project. He was always in support of the underdog. We will miss him very much.

Dan Hammond

January 29, 2010

Paul was first of all a good friend. He had great passion for his core beliefs in life.

I will miss him and my prayers go out to his family as they grieve his passing.

Greg Couture

January 27, 2010

Mr. P was a fighter and warrior until the end. He left a great legacy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Yvette & Bob Carver

January 25, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

January 25, 2010

We had so much respect for Paul in his battles over property rights.

Clark Hinsdale

former President - Vermont Farm Bureau

Paulette Cooke

January 25, 2010

Lee, Pat and family

Our deepest sympathies for the lost of a brother and husband and Dad. Your memories will still last forever. David and Paulette Cooke

January 25, 2010

Pat & family, We were saddened to hear of Paul's death. He will be missed by many whose lives he touched. And especailly by the Orleans High School Class of 1952. Our class reunions won't be the same without him. We've had some great times together. Sent with love and careing and Prayers for him and for all of you. Bob & Roberta Dean- Bethel, VT

Pete Chagnon

January 25, 2010

Please accept our condolences on the passing of Paul. He was a fighter and a good person. Pete and Linda Chagnon

January 25, 2010

Pat: Joanne and I are remembering you and your family of this day. Know that you are in our thoughts. Rene and Joanne Moquin, Estes Park, Colorado.

January 25, 2010

Pat, Holly, Todd, and JP,
Though it has been many years since Fran and I lived at 985 North Ave., we have such awesome memories of living there, and of each of you.
Our most sincere condolences to you all in this painful, difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Very fondly,
Fran and Kim Abramovich

Edward & JoAnne Bowery

January 25, 2010

There was only one like him and what a wonderful person he was. His many guestures of kindness to my husband and I, will never be forgotten. How he loved and took care of Little Eagle Bay brings tears to my eyes. We will cherish living in the barn, Paul, and thank you for the opportunity to live in such a beautiful place.

Someday in heaven Ed and I will have a "special martini" with you. Your favorite olives and you telling Ed "not too strong, I have to go home and have dinner with Pat."

Goodbye our dear friend. You are now in the arms of the angels and may you find some comfort there. Rest in peace, we will think of you often.

Shannon & Sheila Cavanaugh

January 25, 2010

Pat and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, and we were sad to hear of your loss.
You are both wonderful people and we will never forget our years starting out in life at Little Eagle Bay.

Jim Poulin

January 25, 2010

Pat, I am saddened to read about your loss. I was a tennant at Little Eagle Bay for about 15 years. I have many memories of Paul and of you.

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