Paul Dumas

1934 - 2014

Paul Dumas

Virginia Beach - Paul Joseph Dumas went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 23, 2014 after a valiant battle with cancer. He was 80 years old.

Paul was born in Fall River, MA and was a graduate of Bates College, The George Washington University and Golden Gate University. He proudly served in the US Navy for more than 20 years. He continued his career with several defense contractors in the Tidewater area. He was a resident of Virginia Beach, VA until 2010 when he moved to Bensalem, PA to be near his family. Paul was an active member of Calvin Presbyterian Church and later Kempsville Presbyterian Church.

Paul is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Alma Lee Dumas, his three children, Sherri Carr (Marc) of Holland, PA, David (Sonia) of San Diego, CA, and James (Marleni) of Laurel, MD. He was the proud grandfather of Ashley Eisenbeiser (Nick), Mary Kate, Christian, Stephen, Amara, Mayah, Aaron, Jairo, Sabrina, Elijah and Savannah.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Southampton, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name maybe be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc-Delaware Valley, 339 Market St, Suite 102, Philadelphia, PA 19106. The family would also like to thank the nursing staff of Wood River Village and St. Mary's Medical Center for their excellent care during Paul's illness.