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1955
DIED
2022
Paul Hines Obituary
He was a compassionate, humble, and respectful man. To know Paul was to love Paul. His wit and larger than life personality will leave a lasting legacy.
He enjoyed traveling with his wife where the two would spend hours hunting sea glass together by the ocean.
An avid marksman, Paul had a passion for nature and the hunt. The bow hunt trophies in his mancave were something out of a well-curated museum.
Serving for over 32 years with the Bristol Police Department, Paul retired in 2011 as Detective Sergeant. During his career he received several accolades, including Police Officer of the Year.
Paul is survived by his devoted wife and partner of 22 years, Barbara Stuopelis Hines, his brother Alan and his wife Karen Hines of Canton, MA, and his two nieces, Amanda Higgins and Kelly Hines of Boston, MA, and Paul's furry love, Tater.
Paul is predeceased by his parents Francis Jr. and Velma (Thibideau) Hines of Bristol.
The family would like to thank Hartford Healthcare Hospice for their care and compassion.
Friends and family are invited to celebrate Paul's life for a ceremony on Sept. 11th at 11 a.m. at the Rockwell Park Amphitheater.
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Memories and Condolences
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Bob Plawecki
August 19, 2025
I can still see his smile, and hear his unique laugh like no one else had. Paul was the kind of guy that would go to the convalescent to visit my Mom when she was on her last days on this earth. My Parents used to play cards with Paul's parents, something that the kind of guy would never forget. Paul may be gone, but will never be forgotten
Bob & Cheryl Plawecki
August 19, 2024
Such a loss of a great guy and friend. Hope you and Chipper are behaving in heaven, remember the angel's are keeping an eye on you two. Miss you guys dearly. Bob & Cheryl Plawecki
Brian
September 10, 2022
I am so sorry to hear that Paul passed away. Paul was a good friend of mine in high school. I used to go hunting with Paul in the Red Stone Hill / ESPN property area and somehow he always managed to get a grouse and we would only hear them fly away. He was one of the people who made my life so enjoyable growing up in Forestville. I haven't seen Paul for over forty years but my memories of our fun times seem like yesterday. I will say a prayer for Paul and hope he is in a good place.
Richard R. Staiti
September 1, 2022
Very sorry for your loss . My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this sad time .
Holly & Karl Bredefeld
August 31, 2022
Deepest condolences Kookie. The wonderful memories of Paul that live in your heart will get you through this time. We are thinking of you!
Andrea PTaschereau Hughes
August 26, 2022
Paul was a friend through high school. He was the best friend I could ever asked for. My condolences to his wife and his whole family. Gone too soon my friend. Soar high Paul.
Dave Scarritt
August 25, 2022
Barbara,
So sorry to hear about Paul. Please accept our condolences to you and your family. Thankful to have had him as a hunting mentor and long-time customer. He will be missed!
Dave Cohen
August 25, 2022
Barbera,
Paul was like a big brother to me. A giant of a man, who will never be forgotten.
Paul was brave, funny, caring and extremely loyal. When Paul walked into a room, nothing was the same.
May he forever rest in peace, and may Paul's spirit live within you, and may his memory be a source of comfort to those who mourn.
R.I.P. my friend......
Bob & Cheryl Plawecki
August 25, 2022
Barb, and the Hines family, please accept our sincerest condolences to a great guy that will be missed, but never forgotten. The Starkey and Hutch team (Paul and Chip )are back together again God help us all
Jocelyne and Jean-Pierre
August 25, 2022
All our condolences. We were really lucky to have met him.
Ed and Sylvia German
August 25, 2022
Barabara,Please except our sincere condolences .We would like to add that it was one of the privileges in our lives to have met and befriended such a wonderful person such as Paul. He will forever be in out thoughts and we treasure all the memories we have made with him.
Mark Barnes
August 24, 2022
So sorry For the Hines Family. My condolences to Cookie. What a great man. Gone to soon. See you at Rockwell. My deepest sympathy.
Cindy Day
August 24, 2022
I´m so sorry to hear this news . I went to high school with Paul and would run into him from time to time when I visited back home. My deepest condolences to his wife and family. This was a real shock.
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