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Paul Spotts Obituary

Paul E. Spotts Sr. of Hatfield Paul E. Spotts, Sr., age 78, of Hatfield died on March 25th at his residence. He had been in failing health. He has been a resident of Hatfield since 1967 and formerly from West Oak Lane, Philadelphia. Born in Millersburg, he was the son of the late Carson and Catherine Stoneroad Spotts. Mr. Spotts graduated from Dobbins High School in Philadelphia. He attended LaSalle College. He served in the US Marine Corps from 1954 to 1957. Paul worked in the Aerospace Program at General Electric for 35 years, retiring in 1984. He was an assistant Boy Scout leader at St. Stanislaus in Lansdale. Surviving is his beloved wife of 55 years, Dianne M. Musacchio Spotts; his daughters Judi Metzler (husband Darrell) of Souderton, and Lori A. Rapp of Philadelphia; his sons, Paul E. Spotts, Jr of Hatfield and Jeff Spotts (wife Angela) of Pottsgrove; his grandchildren Tim, Melissa, Rachael, Becky, Heather, Travis, Jacob, Justin, Brandon, and Bryanna; and his great grandchildren Anabell, Kay, Addison, Claire and Makenzie. Also surviving is his brother Carson Elwood Spotts (wife Agnes) of New Jersey, and sister Lois Waters (husband Don) of Millersburg. He was preceded in death by his twin sister, Patti Drumm, and Betty Stermer. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service on Tuesday, March 31st at Simcox-McIlvaine Funeral Home, 532 E. Main St., Lansdale, PA. 19446. The family will receive friends from 9:30am to 10:45am. Service will commence at 11am. Interment at a later date in Millersburg, PA. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested contributions in Paul’s memory to Compassionate Care Hospice, 3331 Street Rd., Suite 410, Bensalem, PA. 19060. Mr. Spotts had a colorful personality and never wore black to a funeral. Please join us in celebrating Paul’s life - wear your favorite color!

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Published by The Reporter from Mar. 27 to Mar. 28, 2015.

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Sue and Duke Garvin

March 22, 2019

Gone but never forgotten Paul. We miss you. We are sure you are dancing to the music in heaven ❤

GARY Sherman

March 22, 2019

Best Neighbor a young guy could every have! Always there with guidance and friendly encouragement and advice. He was "Uncle Paul" to my kids!

April 13, 2015

I would like to thank all who left such gracious words on this site. It's the love and support of people like you that are helping us deal with our loss. Dianne

sarah snyder

April 3, 2015

Dear Dianne and family, So sorry for your loss.
Sarah Snyder

Carolyn Scheib Rhubright/Fung

April 1, 2015

Dear Diane and family, I am sorry to hear of Paul's death. I miss our old neighbor-hood. May God give you comfort at this time

GARY SHERMAN

March 31, 2015

Libby and Rob Sherman are very upset to lose the Uncle Paul. Janie and I will miss him. He was the best neighbor and friend to our family and we were happy to see so many at his service today! What a great guy and wonderful family! God Bless Paul and Pray that Diane is comforted in her time of loss! Very sincerely The Sherman Family.

Lori A. Rapp

March 30, 2015

I love and miss you Daddy. Semper Fi!

Peg Rejent

March 29, 2015

Dear Dianne and Family. My sincere condolences on the great loss of your dear husband. You now have an angel of 55 years looking down on you and being at your side, next to you, forever. God Be With You+

Linda Johnson

March 29, 2015

So sorry of your loss Diane and Family. My Prayers are with you. I often think of my childhood on us being neighbor's.

Duke and Sue Garvin

March 29, 2015

Dianne and Family, It is difficult to think of this world without Paul. He was always in good spirits, and full of energy. Paul was very athletic, and the best dancer ever. Our hearts go out to you and the entire Spotts Family.
Love, Sue and Duke

March 29, 2015

Bill and I offer you our sincerest condolences for your loss. We will miss Paul's Xmas cards they were always the first to arrive. He never missed a year and kept us updated on Bill's GE co-workers. Our prayers are with you and your family.

rose angelillis

March 28, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

March 28, 2015

Sending sincerest sympathy to the entire Spotts family. Pop Spotts was a fixture for several years at the track with Paul's dragster; he made friends everywhere he went. Pop always had a story and a smile. Miss you, Pop!

March 28, 2015

Dianne and Family,
Please accept our deepest condolences to you and your family. Paul was a good friend as well as a co-worker over many years. We will miss his phone calls keeping us up to date with current events.
Sincerely, Jay, Sara and Michael Wicks

March 28, 2015

Dianne, I remember you and Paul dancing together when we were younger.I will always be here for you. God be with you at this difficult time. Love, Jo

Carson Spotts

March 28, 2015

Your time on earth was short, but your memory will last forever. Semper Fi. Love you Bro. Woody

Stuart Shafer

March 28, 2015

Our heartfelt sympathy to the entire Spotts Family. May Paul's memory always be a blessing. May G-D comfort you in your time of mourning.

Mark and Doreen Kratzer

March 27, 2015

Mark and I had the privilege of being Paul and Dianne's neighbor. I will miss Paul very much he was a great person and always looking out for us. RIP Paul

Don Waters Jr.

March 27, 2015

This Sunday I will hit one of the golf balls that Uncle Paul sent me into a warm Florida pond in honor of my many memories of him.

diane Jellen

March 27, 2015

Dianne, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved husband, Paul. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God be with you all.

March 27, 2015

I remember walking in the hall of Dobbins High School and I would always see this blonde kid. A couple of years later I met Woody and he introduced me to Paul. Paul was the blonde kid. I will miss you Paul and condolences to the family.

Marion Spotts

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