Paul Barrows

1950 - 2021

Paul Barrows 1950 - 2021
Tarpon Springs - Paul R. Barrows passed away peacefully at the age of 70 on February 25, 2021 in his home. Originally from Danielson, CT, Paulie relocated to Tarpon Springs to enjoy all that Florida had to offer in retirement. Prior to retirement, Paul worked as a surveyor for the IUOE Local 478 for over 25 years among his many union brothers including his son, Shawn, brother, Ronnie, nephew, Christopher, and dear friend, Robert Avery.
In life, Paul enjoyed coaching and umpiring youth sports as his children and grandchildren grew. He took great pleasure in his children's and grandchildren's extracurricular activities supporting them from the sidelines, never missing a game. He was always up for a round of golf and was an avid pool player competing in numerous leagues.
Paul brought a good time to any party with his quick wit and larger than life personality. He contained a lot of life in a small package, often referred to as "Troll Man" for his short stature. In his later years Paul's health began to decline, but he still found joy in the simple pleasures of muscle cars and motorcycles, incredibly proud of both his Dodge Challenger and Harley.
Though divorced, Paul leaves behind his good friend and companion, Mary Barrows of Inverness. Paul is survived by his children, René Cummings and her husband David of Danielson, Shawn Barrows of Inverness, and Jenna Demers and her husband John of Woodstock, CT. Additionally, Paul is survived by his four grandchildren Hailey and Nicolas Cummings both of Danielson, Zachary Cummings of Inverness and Harrison Demers of Woodstock, great grandchild, Elena Cummings, of Inverness, stepfather, Frank Warren, of Tarpon Springs, and his brothers, Ronnie Barrows, of Bonita Springs, FL, Mark and Jay Barrows, of Killingly, CT.
Paul is predeceased by his mother, Jeanette Warren, of Tarpon Springs, and his brothers, David, Bruce and Scott Barrows.
A memorial service will be planned at a later date in conjunction with a bike run in "Pappy's" honor.