Paul R. Staples

BANGOR - Paul R. Staples, 74, husband of Betty J. (Kingsbury) Staples, died Dec. 2, 2010, at a Bangor hospital. He was born Feb. 20, 1936, in Brewer, the son of Isaac E. and Madeline N. (Renouf) Staples. Paul attended schools in Brewer. He served in the Air Force from 1953 to 1957, and worked for Eastern Fine Paper for 40 years. Paul loved his family and spending time with them. He also loved being on the water and was at peace the most when out in his boat. Surviving in addition to his wife of Bangor are three children, Kansas Bernard and her husband, Edward, of Anchorage, Alaska, Paul Kingsbury of Orono and Heather Jane (Staples) Chapman and her husband, Skyler R. Chapman, of Bangor; four grandchildren, Edward Bernard of Alaska, Marc Bernard of Idaho, Brittney Renee Kingsbury of Orono and Noah Skyler Paul Chapman, his baby grandson of Bangor; one brother, Ralph Staples and his wife, Elisabeth, of Bangor; a special sister-in-law, Caroline Laird of Bangor, who was with him when it meant the most; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Robert and Richard Staples; and two sisters, Carol Staples and Dorothy Giles. Family and friends may visit 3-5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6, at Kiley & Foley Funeral Service, 69 State St., Brewer, where a service honoring his life will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Dr. Rex Garrett, Eastern Maine Medical Center chaplaincy director, presiding. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in the spring. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to CancerCare of Maine, care of Healthcare Charities, P.O. Box 931, Bangor, ME 04402-0931 or American Council of the Blind of Maine, P.O. Box 9715-121, Portland, ME 04101. Condolences may be offered at www.kileyandfoley.com.