Paul Davis, Sr.

Paul Edward Davis Sr, 77 of Wentworth NH passed away peacefully May 2 2025 with his wife Mary by his side.

Paul was born on July 25 1947 to William "Harley" Davis and Virginia (Elliott) Davis. He grew up in Rumney NH with his brothers Steve and Mark. He graduated from Plymouth high school in 1966 and enlisted in the US Air Force.

He married Dawn (Tatham) in 1967. He was stationed in New Jersey and it was there that they had their first child. Paul proudly changed his name to Sr. when his son Paul "Jr" was born. Two years later they welcomed their daughter Cheryl.

After his honorable discharge in 1970 he moved his family to Wentworth,the town he would call home for the rest of his life.

Deeply devoted to his community, he served on the Wentworth volunteer fire department for 50 plus years. He also gave his time as a little league coach and was happy when some of his team still called him coach years later. He plowed snow for the town as well as his own private accounts. In his retirement years he worked at the transfer station. Paul was a social butterfly and all of these positions served him well.

Paul worked at Allen Rogers lumber mill until he started his own business Davis Gas Company in beautiful Wentworth NH. Anyone who called the house knows that was the outgoing message for years.

He married Mary Ellen (Clark) in 1991.

Paul was a loyal Patriots fan. He loved fishing and camping, especially in Pittsburg NH. Many family vacations were enjoyed at Lake Francis campground with his brothers and their families. He loved to trout fish in the back woods especially Indian stream and "Davis"brook. He loved camping so much that he and Mary created a family campground on their property. He loved nothing more than to have friends and family enjoy his food from the grill, play a game of cribbage with him, and enjoy his legendary bonfires.

Paul was a good neighbor, who always seemed to have time to help those who needed it.

He was predeceased by his parents, brothers Steve and Mark, his beloved Aunt Peg and her daughter Linda, and his daughter- in- law Penni.

Paul will be greatly missed by his wife Mary, his son "Jr" (Michelle), and daughter Cheryl (Donnie). He will be very much missed by his grandchildren, whom he affectionately referred to by their nicknames Lynda "Freda" (Josh), Derek "Buddy", Ryan "Skippy", and Brandon "Franklin". He also leaves 2 great grandchildren Corbin "Lenny" and Jocelyn "JoJo" and one great great grandson Blade. He will be missed also by his sister -in- law Paula and his Avon lady Dawn as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family members, friends, and the whole community.

A graveside service will be held on May 31 at 2:00 at the Highland Cemetery on Quincy Rd in Rumney. A reception will follow at the Davis family campground for a cook out and one hell of a bonfire. Don't worry, the fire department will be there. Please bring a chair.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Wentworth Fire Department P.O. Box 10 Wentworth, NH 03282 or the Lions Club 131 Lyme Rd Hanover, NH 03755