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Paul Better Obituary

Paul E. Better, Sr., 47, died suddenly Wednesday, November 10, 2010 in Athol Memorial Hospital.

He leaves his wife, Leona (Flagg) Better of Athol; two sons, Paul Jr. of Petersham & Jeremy Budreau & his wife Hillary of Barre; a daughter, Jennifer Arsenault & her husband Justin of Hubbardston; four brothers, Michael & Donald both of Athol, Robert of New Braintree, Eldred of Plymouth, MA.; a sister, Lois Bacon of Barre; 5 grandchildren.

Paul was born in Leominster, MA the son of the late Robert J. & Helen (Perkins) Better and has lived most of his life in Barre.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Saturday, November 20, 2010 from 3-5 PM in Pillsbury Funeral Home, 96 S. Barre Rd., Barre. A prayer service will follow at 5:00 PM in the funeral home.




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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Nov. 16 to Nov. 17, 2010.

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Amy & Rose Hall

November 20, 2010

So sorry for your loss. Are prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Love,
Rose, Amy, and Evan Hall

MaryAlice (Bacon) Kordof

November 17, 2010

So sorry to learn of the tragic passing of Paul. My sympathy to Leona and all the families who were touch by his life. I babysat for Michael & Donald & Paul when Helen lived near my brother & Lois. I'll say silent prayers on Sat. during the service. Much Aloha to everyone from this side of paradise. MaryAlice

November 17, 2010

We are so sorry to hear about Paul.....he will be greatly missed. With Deepest Sympathy.......Donna & Benjie Nowak

November 17, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Better family.
With sympathy,
The Labrousse Family

Joanne Madsen-Broberg

November 16, 2010

To The Family Of Paul

I have known Paul since i was a little girl, he was a sweet man who always had a smile and a friendly hello waiting for everyone. He will be missed. My Thoughts are with all of you.

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