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PAUL C. COOLIDGE

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PAUL COOLIDGE Obituary

COOLIDGE, Paul C. July 10 of Norwell at age 94. Husband of the late Gretchen (Knauff) Coolidge. Father of Andrew Coolidge and his wife Elizabeth of Norwell, Jennifer Coolidge of Los Angeles, CA, and Susannah Coolidge and her husband Fred Diegel of New Orleans, LA. He is also survived by his sister Susannah Jones of Bernard, ME, his brother and sister-in-law Francis and Emilie Coolidge of Boxboro, MA as well several nieces, nephews, and step grandchildren. He graduated from The Kent School and Harvard University in 1942 and served in the Navy for over four years as a deck officer in the Pacific Theater, honorably discharged as a Lieutenant. He was the founder of two companies involved in the manufacture and sale of synthetic resins for marine and electronic uses. He lived on and sailed the Friendship Sloop Susannah for several years and had a lifetime interest in the environment and the subject of environmental ethics. At his request there will be no public service. Contributions in his name may be made to Rosie's Place, 889 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118 or the Trustees of Reservations, 572 Essex St., Beverly, MA 01915.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 13 to Jul. 14, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for PAUL COOLIDGE

23 Entries

October 3, 2015

I am very sorry to hear that Mr. Coolidge passed away recently. I worked for Mr. Coolidge at Allied Resin and Castall for many years. He was a very kind, generous, and caring man; and he will be missed. I've never met a boss like Mr. Coolidge. He was a great man and truly cared for his employees and their well being. I very private person; but a very sincere and thoughtful man. My condolences to the Coolidge family. Donna Gibbons

Judy Sevon

September 30, 2015

I only learned of Mr. Coolidge's passing today. He was truly one of the nicest men I've ever known, a member of "the greatest generation" and one of the last of his kind. I worked for him at Allied Resin and Castall for several years, and you could not ask for a better boss. He truly cared for the people there and was generous towards us all.
My thoughts & prayers go out to his entire family.

A second father and a great uncle

june scott

August 8, 2015

August 6, 2015

Happy,kind,robust,compassionate,always paying it forward--no better person,no better man! Mr Coolidge,I celebrate you always!! Nancy Griswold

August 4, 2015

Mr Coolidge, It was such an honor to have known you. I have never known a more kind and compassionate soul as you. I will remember you with great joy and fondness always!!!

Bob Weeks

July 27, 2015

To Jennifer and family my deepest condolences

Russ % Laura Haskell

July 20, 2015

We admired Paul so much, as did everyone. A gracious and modest man. Accomplished in so many areas - the arts, natural history and environmentalism to name a few. He did many kindnesses for others we know of and far more that we'll never know of.

Insley and CJ Unger

July 17, 2015

Paul will forever be in our hearts and minds. A wonderful grandfather and great grandfather always a kind word and sound advice. I will never forget your smile or hugs! Much love to all.

Marcia & Scott Babcock

July 16, 2015

Paul was such a gentleman and his life was so well lived! He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Richard Jones

July 16, 2015

A wonderful, peaceful man that was strong and caring for all that was and those that were aroun d him and lucky enough to have been in his presence and grace. Say hellow to Dad, Ernie and Frank, rest in peace...Richard Jones

July 15, 2015

Paul Coolidge was indeed an exemplary example of all that is best of New England: empathetic, deeply thoughtful...in fact philosophic, multi talented (he could improvise fugues at the piano), generous with, and hugely interested in others but equally discrete about himself, reserved and dignified, appreciative of humour, broadly knowledgeable, but focussed on his family and ethical living...all in all the one man I always wanted to spend time with... while recognizing the high value he himself put on time! I felt priviledged to know him for >85 years. Nicholas Cunningham (a first cousin)

July 15, 2015

Paul was such a love and such a gentleman. He took us for a picnic in his canoe on Blueberry Island. He and Gretchen welcomed us to his house for Unitarian Circle Dinners. He was the King to Mary Eliot's Queen at our Medieval Feast. He came to every potluck and party and always had a smile and a big hello. We will miss him terribly. We extend our sympathies to his family. Peggy & Chris Kitchenham

July 15, 2015

It was a privilege to know Paul and Gretchen. Thew were two of the kindest, warmest, people we have known. We have missed Gretchen for these many years and now will miss Paul also. Our best wishes to the family. Larry and Karen Baker

Len De Roche

July 15, 2015

Paul may be the last of his generation; a true Yankee Gentleman.

Janet/Paul Folan

July 14, 2015

Please know that Mr. Coolidge was one of the nicest gentleman that has showed nothing but class and kindness to me and my husband over the years. You will be sadly missed. Heaven is glowing from your smile Mr. C.
Holidays will never be the same without "Uncle Paul" and his signature ice cream delivery. Now, R.I.P.

Dana and Jaime DeFabio

July 14, 2015

My wife and I have known the Coolidge Family for many years. Paul was an amazing person who had a great energy and warm smile. He will be greatly missed. Our condolences to the entire Coolidge Family.

jeffrey Brown

July 14, 2015

My most sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers to the Coolidge family

Elizabeth Marshall

July 14, 2015

My mother and Gretchen were good friends decades ago, sharing a love of gardening She and my dad shared a love of sailing with Paul and Gretchen. She and Paul stayed in touch over the years. His kindness and calmness were exemplary. My sisters and I send condolences to all who love him.

Don and Jeff van de Werken

July 13, 2015

Thoughts and prays to Mr Coolidge and to his family he leaves behind. Rest in Peace.

meg doherty

July 13, 2015

to the Coolidge Family, May both Gretchen and Paul rest in peace. They were both wonderful, gentle and giving people. I was honored to have known them

John Powers

July 13, 2015

My condolences to the Coolidge family.. I had the pleasure of working for Mr. Coolidge at Castall Inc. for many years. he was one of the nicest men you would ever want to meet let alone work for! God Bless and rest in Peace.

July 13, 2015

Sending my condolences to the family. May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time (Psalm 29:11)

Paul Breslin

July 13, 2015

Rest In Peace Paul. You have certainly earned it!!!
My Condolences to the Coolidge family.

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