Paul J. Sullivan

Brattleboro, VT - Paul J. Sullivan, 84, of Black Mountain Road, a longtime resident of town, died Sunday afternoon, February 15, 2026 at Cheshire Medical Center following a lengthy illness and extended period of declining health.

Paul was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on January 29, 1942, the son of the late Walter F. and Mary G. (Molloy) Sullivan. He was raised and educated in Barre, MA, attended local schools and graduated from Barre High School with the Class of 1961.

Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army serving during the Cuban Missile Crisis and stationed in Washington State. Following his honorable discharge from active service he returned home and attended the New England School of Accounting where he graduated with high honors.

He worked his entire career as a CPA beginning in Worcester, MA.

After relocating to Brattleboro in the early 1970's he secured a position with Blake Edwards & Co. which later became Livingston & Hayes and then Joseph Pieciak & Company, all of Brattleboro.

Paul later owned and operated his own accounting business based downtown and then out of his home in Brattleboro for over thirty years.

Fraternally, he was a longtime member of the B.P.O. Elks, Brattleboro Lodge #1499 and also held membership in the VFW.

Of his leisure time activities, he enjoyed golf and was a member of the Brattleboro Country Club. Additionally, he enjoyed fishing, camping and skiing in his younger years, and time shared with his family and close friends.

On December 30, 1961, Paul married his high school sweetheart, Carol Jean Gulino, of Barre. They raised four children while living in Barre and Chesterfield, NH. Paul later married Patricia Jane Cobb of Brattleboro, VT. The couple exchanged wedding vows on November 15, 1974. They shared a very happy life together until Pat passed away on February 17, 2019.

Survivors include his three children, Craig Sullivan of Worcester, Mark Sullivan and his wife Diana of Barre, and Laurie Ann Ward and her husband Paul of Georgia; three step-children, Kelley Aither and Mark Jameson of Brattleboro, Todd Aither and his wife Maureen of Brattleboro, and Martin Aither of Winter Park, CO; and one brother, Robert J. Sullivan of Worcester. Additionally, he leaves five grandchildren, one great grandson, and several nieces, nephews and cousins, especially Maureen Ann Listro of Florida and Keagan Jameson of Brattleboro.

Paul was predeceased by a son, Michael P. Sullivan, and two sisters, Geraldine A. O'Connor and Sheila E. Sullivan.

In keeping with his final wishes, there are no formal funeral services scheduled.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to the Silver Towers Camp, in care of the Brattleboro Lodge of Elks, P.O. Box 8051, Brattleboro, VT 05304-5101.