Paul Maddern

1956 - 2024

Paul Maddern of Brattleboro, Vermont left this earthly life on June 29, 2024, at the age of 68.

Paul was born to Rosemary (Carroll) and Arnold Maddern on April 25, 1956. He lived in Montague Center and went to Montague Elementary School and then Turners Falls Junior High and High School. After high school, he attended Springfield Technical Community College.

Paul was industrious and hard working. He worked with a determination and strength that was pretty amazing. He worked for many local companies including Cersosimo Lumber, United Food, and Pepsi Cola.

Paul had a dry and sometimes dark sense of humor. He loved teasing/scaring his nieces and nephews and playing harmless pranks on family and friends. He had an infectious laugh and was there to help anyone out if he was asked. He loved his music and could get lost in it. He was often caught wearing his earphones and singing at the top of his lungs- most often off-key. He was an avid reader, especially of murder mysteries. He was strong, helpful, independent, and had a very finely tuned stubborn streak. His best days were being out in nature, taking mountain hikes, exploring caves, and being relaxed at the ocean. He especially enjoyed his time spent at Laurel Lake at his sister Jane's camp and at his Aunt Betty and Cousin Peter's camp.

Paul is remembered fondly, especially by his siblings, Lyn Jenest, Anne Maddern, Jane Devino, Jim Maddern, and Andrea Platner, his closest cousin, Peter LaFrance, and his brothers-in-law Nelson Bernard and George Platner. He was predeceased by his sisters Leigh Bernard and Susan Maddern. He leaves behind several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on July 10, 2024 at Kostanski's funeral home in Turners Falls, Massachusetts. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you take a walk in the woods, or by a lake or the ocean and take in the beauty and wonder of this world. We're sure he'll be walking with you.