Paul A. Gelinas

MANCHESTER - Paul Andrew Gelinas, 68, of Manchester passed away Tuesday morning, Aug. 5, 2014, at Mount Carmel Nursing Center following a period of declining health. A lifelong resident of Manchester, he was born here on June 18, 1946, the son of the late Alpha Gelinas and Margaret "Kip" (Eldredge) (Gelinas) O'Connell.Paul was educated in the local school system and received an associate's degree from Hesser College. He was employed as a machine operator by Felton Brush until ill health forced his retirement in June 2008.A devoted man of faith, he was a former active parishioner of Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish and was a member of the League of 1,000 Men of the Precious Blood. Paul was a man with a great smile and a friend to everyone. He lived his life with compassion for all. Paul enjoyed fishing and Patriot's football.He is survived by his mother, "Kip" O'Connell of Manchester; sisters, Gail Gelinas of Manchester, Linda Stevens of Goshen, Pamela Applebee of Island Pond, Vt., Donna Ruegsegger of Des Moines, Iowa and Anna Gelinas of Nashua; brothers David Gelinas of Contoocook and Scott Gelinas of Laconia; several nieces and nephews, especially David and Dean Gelinas who were very close to him. Paul was predeceased by his father, an infant sister Lorraine Gelinas and a brother, Bruce Gelinas.The family would like to thank the staff of Mount Carmel Home for the wonderful care given to Paul during his stay there.

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SERVICES: Calling hours will be on Sunday, Aug. 10, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the McHugh funeral Home, 283 Hanover St., corner of Beech Street. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, Aug. 11, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Mount Carmel Home, 235 Myrtle St. Burial will follow in St. Augustin Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to N.H. Catholic Charities, P.O. Box 686, Manchester 03105. Condolences may be offered at www.mchughfuneralhome.com.