Paul A. WORSLEY

1948 - 2024

WORSLEY, Paul A. Age 76, of Norfolk, passed away on August 5, 2024. He was the loving husband of the late Rena (Ecord) Worsley who passed away in 2008. Born in New Bedford, MA in August of 1948, he was the son of the late Alton and Phyllis (Bartlett) Worsley.

Paul exemplified his generation. He worked hard for what he had, was loyal and caring to his family and never lost his ability to love life. Paul went into the Air Force soon after he received his Diploma from Ashland High School. Putting his mechanical abilities to the test, he graduated from Chanute Air Force Base and was deployed to Vietnam. There, he received written commendation letters for his, "attitude, expeditious manner and professionalism, that greatly enhanced the operation of the wing."

After being decorated with various awards, including the Air Force Good Conduct Medal, he retired from the Air Force as a Sergeant and in June of 1970, he married his late wife, Rena, at St. Mary's Church in Franklin. Paul and Rena loved sailing and spending time together. Paul was not only a competent sailor, but a car enthusiast and a mechanic. He could fix anything and if he could not find a part or component, he would just fabricate it himself. He was a man of many talents and he used those talents to not only build models, furniture and the mechanical parts he needed, but to lovingly build friendships and always help those around him.

Paul is survived by his in-laws, Benjamin Ecord of Holbrook, Dennis Ecord of Norwood, David Piper of Silver Springs, N.Y., Scott and Michelle Jenest of California, Thomas DiPlacido, Jr. of Wrentham and Charise DiPlacido of Connecticut. He is also survived by his nephews, Neil Jenest, Andrew Jenest, Nathan Jenest, Matthew DiPlacido, Thomas DiPlacido, III, Jason DiGregorio of Falmouth; and niece,s Arielle DiPlacido of Boston, Melissa Piper of Marion and Alanna and Paige Massey of Connecticut.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Calling Hours at the R.J. Ross Funeral Home, 135 South St., WRENTHAM, on Tuesday, August 13, from 4 to 7 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 14, at 10 A.M., at St. Mary's Church, 1 Church Square, Franklin, MA. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Franklin. In lieu of flowers, donations in Paul's name may be made to the American Cancer Society, at donate.cancer.org

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