PAUL J. KINGSTON

KINGSTON, Paul J. Of Milton, died peacefully at home, with his daughters by his side, December 20, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Claire A. Kingston with whom he shared almost 55 years of marriage. Loving father of Maureen C. Flanagan and her late husband, Michael P. Flanagan, the late Paula V. Lane and her husband, Thomas P. Lane, Jr., Ann M. McDonough and her husband, Brian P. McDonough, all of Milton. Devoted and loving grandfather of Thomas K. Flanagan and his partner, Scott Kitson, Thomas P. Lane, III and his wife, Sarah A. Barrese, Conor P. Lane and his wife, Natalie L. Pelletier, Victoria M. Lane, Patrick J. McDonough and Kevin P. McDonough. Adoring great-grandfather of Norah Claire Lane. Brother of the late Kathleen M. Lawlor and Brian M. Kingston. Paul is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Paul was a proud graduate of St. Gregory's Grammar School, Boston College High School, Boston College and Georgetown Law School. Paul enjoyed a lengthy and distinguished law practice as founder and managing partner of his own firm, Kingston and Hodnett, specializing in labor, municipal and employment law. Paul and his wife, Claire, enjoyed time in El Toro, California while Paul was stationed there as an officer in the Marine Corps, followed by Washington, D.C. while Paul attended Georgetown Law School. Upon graduation, Paul and Claire returned to Massachusetts, initially residing in Scituate, MA, before ultimately making their home in Milton, MA. With their family and friends, Paul and Claire enjoyed summers in Brewster, MA and winters in Estero, FL. Always guided and inspired by his Catholic faith formed in the Jesuit tradition, Paul believed in giving back to others. He and Claire were devoted to many different charities, organizations and schools including Catholic Charities, Carney Hospital, the Caritas Community and the Labor Guild. One of Paul's favorite institutions was his beloved alma mater, BC High. Paul was so proud to have all five grandsons attend and graduate from BC High. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Paul may be made to Boston College High School,150 Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA 02125 or visit www.bchigh.edu/give A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of the Visitation Parish, Saint Elizabeth Church, 350 Reedsdale Road, Milton, Tuesday, December 30, at 11:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting Hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Monday, 3:00 - 7:00 pm. Interment in Milton Cemetery. To send the Kingston family a condolence message, please visit www.dolanfuneral.com