Paul E. Legrand

Paul E. Legrand
Lowell native, DuPont retiree, WWII vet; 87

BONDVILLE, Vermont -- Paul Edward Legrand, a resident of Bondville, Vt., since 2002, died Dec. 8. He was 87, and the husband of Jean Williams Legrand, whom he married in December 2005.

Born Oct. 26, 1923, in Lowell, Mass., Mr. Legrand was a son of George P. and Agnes Dorsey Legrand, and graduated from Lowell High School.

A World War II veteran who served in the Navy, Mr. Legrand had a long career as a sales executive in the pharmaceuticals industry. He retired from DuPont in 1993 after 20 years as trade relations manager.

A member of the American Legion, Mr. Legrand enjoyed playing golf, painting, reading, and spending time with family. He was a fan of the N.Y. Giants.

Along with his parents and five siblings, Mr. Legrand was predeceased by his first wife, Kathleen Hayden Legrand, formerly of Lowell, and second wife, Joyce Van Bomel Legrand.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Paul H. Legrand; two grandsons, John and Peter Legrand; and a great-granddaughter, Isabelle Legrand. He is also survived by six stepdaughters, Maureen Williams Fay, Kathy Williams Dunn, Colleen Williams Laier, Jeanie Williams Forbes, Meghan Williams Hess, and Jennifer Williams Byrne; eight stepsons, Peter, Robert and David Van Bomel and Michael, Tim, Terry, Patrick and Kevin Williams; 26 step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren.

LEGRAND -- A memorial service will take place in Delaware in the spring. Donations in Mr. Legrand's memory may be sent to Mountain Valley Medical Clinic, PO Box 310, Londonderry, VT 05148.