Paul F. Nourse

Paul F. Nourse, 83, of Pembroke, formerly of South Boston, passed away peacefully on November 27th. Born on July 11, 1942, he was the son of the late Marjorie I. (Robinson) Nourse Daigle and Frank L Nourse and step son of Albert Daigle. He married the love of his life, Carol Sullivan on January 7, 1966 and the two settled in Pembroke where they would raise their two children.

Paul graduated from South Boston High School in 1960 and shortly thereafter worked for the New Haven Railroad as a brakeman. In August 1968, he was sworn into the Boston Police Department and served the City of Boston for the next 33 years. During his final ten years on the force, he served as Assistant Harbormaster. After retiring, he continued with his love for boating and worked as a Charter Boat Captain. The captain role perfectly blended his sense of duty with his lifelong passion for the ocean. Also, after retiring, Paul joined fellow BPD retirees and went to Ground Zero in September 2001 to provide support and counseling for their brothers in blue.

Paul was predeceased by his loving wife, Carol, with whom he shared 50 years of marriage. Also he is predeceased by his sister, Sheila Ridley. He is survived by his children, Gary Nourse and his wife Elizabeth of Pembroke; Lynn Sanda and her husband Robert of Stoughton; his grandchildren, Alicia Nourse, Colin Sanda, Bryant Nourse, Thomas Sanda and Carly Sanda. He also leaves behind nieces, nephews, extended family members, dear friends, and former colleagues who will forever cherish his memory.

A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, he will be remembered for his quiet strength, candor and his ability to fix just about anything. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Visitation in the Sullivan Funeral Home, 551 Washington St, Rte 53 in Hanover on Thursday, December 4th at 9 am with a service in the funeral home at 11am. Burial will follow at Pembroke Center Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Wounded Warrior Project, in honor of Paul's life and legacy.