Columbia, Maine
1944 - 2003
Columbia—Paul G. Ramsdell, 59, died at his home March 26, 2003 following a long illness. He was born January 6, 1944 at Calais the son of Grover and Beulah (Grant) Ramsdell. During the Vietnam War he served in the U. S. Army and was stationed in Germany. Paul was a woodsman working for St. Regis from 1969 until 1982, a laborer for Old Town Applicators from 1983 until 1990 and for Wyman’s until his illness. He loved working in the woods, moose hunting, gardening, working in his woodshop, farming his animals and fishing. Paul spent many good times at Grace’s Killdear Camp at Sprague’s Falls. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Marie (Farnsworth) Ramsdell of Columbia; two sons Patrick W. Ramsdell of Columbia and David E. Ramsdell and his wife Melissa and their children, Noah and Griffin of Harrington; his mother, Beulah Ramsdell of Harrington; one sister, Janice and her husband Ronald King of Veazie; one brother, Barry Ramsdell and his wife Charlene of Columbia; mother–in-law, Gladys Farnsworth of Jonesport; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Grover in 1999. Friends are invited to visit with the family 6 to 8 PM, Monday at Bragdon-Kelley-Campbell Funeral Home, Milbridge. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 1, 2003 at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Cherryfield with Ft. Michael Sheridan, Celebrant. A graveside service will be held later in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to the Choose Life Foundation, P.O. Box 107, Addison, ME 04606. A memorial register is available on line at Legacy.com.
Marie and family
I'll miss Paul's twinkling eyes when he wasgoing to say something to try to get some one going.
We are just down the road at any time you may needus........Kathy and Del
Kathy & Delbert Caler
April 13, 2003 | Harrington, ME
I LOVE YOU UNCLE PAUL AND GOD LOVES YOU TO
LOVE KAYLA
Kayla Jordan
April 01, 2003 | Corinth, ME
Dear aunt Marie, Patrick and David,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. I,m going to miss Uncle Paul, but I have comfort in knowing that he is in a better place now where there is no suffering and no pain. I am rejoicing because he was led to the lord. Num 23:10 Let me die the death of the righteous, And let my end be like his! At least we have the memories that will last forever. Take care
The Jordan's
Regina and family Jordan
April 01, 2003 | Corinth, ME
DEAR MARIE,DAVID,PATRIC,
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT PAUL.HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND TO KEVIN AT WORK AND AT HOME. WE WILL NEVER FORGET THE GREAT SENCE OF HUMOR AND CARING NATURE HE SHARED WITH US ALL.
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU ANY TIME YOU NEED A HAND. WITH ALL OUR LOVE
KEVIN AND AIMEE
Kevin and Aimee Pinkham
March 31, 2003 | Columbia Falls, ME
MY DEAREST MARIE AND FAMILY, I WAS SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. BELIEVE ME I KNOW WHERE YOU ARE COMING FROM AND IT IS SO HARD TO LOSE YOUR OTHER HALF. HARD TO BELIEVE THAT WE WERE CLASSMATES AND IN JUST A YEAR WE BOTH LOST OUR HUSBANDS. I WON'T TELL YOU THAT IT ISN'T GOING TO BE HARD BECAUSE YOU KNOW IT IS BUT TIME WILL HELP A LITTLE. MILTON WAS GONE A YEAR THE 7TH. OF THIS MONTH AND THERE ARE TIMES IT STILL SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY. THE ONLY THING THAT KEEPS ME GOING IS THE FACT THAT...
LAURETA JOHNSON
March 31, 2003 | JONESPORT, ME
Marie and boys,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Debbie and Charlie
Charlie &Debbie Cashman
March 30, 2003 | Rock River, WY
DEAR MARIE
Two years ago Maryann and I moved to MAINE .You were the first person to make friends with us here . I met PATRICK when I started working at WYMANS. We met PAUL a short time later. We are sorry for your loss, but happy PAUL is not suffering any more and that he is in a better place now.Know that we are here for you and in our prayers. PLEASE feel free to call any time. MARYANN and KEVIN
KEVIN & MARYANN RICE
March 30, 2003 | HARRINGTON, ME
Marie and boys -
We are so sorry to learn of Paul's death. He fought the hard fight and now he's in a better place- free of all pain. May your memories of him find a lasting place in your heart and help carry you through this rough time.
Please know that we share your grief and pray for you all.
Love, Sonny & Diz
Sonny & Diz Worcester
March 29, 2003 | Columbia, ME
We are going to miss Paul alot.Marie took very good care of him though his illness.He fought his cancer braverly without complaining.
Barry and Charlene
Barry & Charlene Ramsdell
March 29, 2003 | Columbia, ME
