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Paul G. Cole

1956 - 2015

Paul G. Cole obituary, 1956-2015, Boston, MA

BORN

1956

DIED

2015

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Nickerson Funeral Home - Wellfleet

340 Main Street

Wellfleet, Massachusetts

Paul Cole Obituary

Paul Gerard Cole of Boston and North Eastham, age 58, died on Friday, September 11th at his home in North Eastham which he shared with his partner of thirty years, Dennis C Gammon. Paul received his Masters Degree in English in 1983 from NYU. He was employed by Mass Mutual and lived part of each week at their home in Boston. Paul was an extremely intelligent man and an avid reader. He loved playing in the dirt, and just last weekend planted a yellow mum garden. Paul loved his home dearly and took great pride in designing their home by the bay. He loved socializing and entertaining. Paul was an amazing cook, able to create a meal from most any ingredient, especially appetizers. He was known to all as "The King of Puff Pastry". Paul was the kindest, sweetest gentleman, always forgiving and understanding. He kept a great perspective on life and was highly diplomatic. In addition to his partner Dennis he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Robert (Barbara) Cole; his siblings, Bobby (Betsy) Cole, Steven (Linda) Cole, David (Kathy) Cole, Patricia (Larry) Ward, and Marie (Robert Jones) Cole; and his nieces and nephews. Additionally, he is survived by his two sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law, as well as multiple dear friends and neighbors, his Eastham family. The visitation will be held at Nickerson Funeral Home, 340 Main Street in Wellfleet on Friday, September 18th from 4-8 PM. The funeral service will be held at St. Joan of Arc Church, 61 Canal Road in Orleans on Saturday, September 19th at 9 AM. In lieu of flowers, Dennis requests donations be made in Paul's name to: Women's Lunch Place, P.O. Box 170900, Boston,MA 02117. For online condolences, please visit www.nickersonfunerals.com

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Published by Wicked Local Cape Cod from Sep. 15 to Sep. 25, 2015.

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Rena Green

September 6, 2020

Still can’t believe both Paul & Dennis are not with us anymore. I miss them.

Rena Green

September 9, 2019

Thinking of Paul as the anniversary of his passing approaches. He is dearly missed..

October 8, 2015

My deepest sympathies for your loss. I worked with Paul from the Bradford days to Mass Financial. Paul was such a great guy and will be missed. I can't believe he is gone as he will always be a "kid" to me. May he rest in peace.

Chris Callinan

September 27, 2015

Our condolences to the family. May God's Loving Kindness serve as a comfort to you during this time of distress.
(Psalms 119:76)

Kristin and John Kane

September 22, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss. My husband and I both worked with Paul for many years while at MFS and Mass Mutual. He was always so helpful and I appreciated the time he would take to help solve whatever problem was presented to him. May he rest in peace.

September 20, 2015

My heart goes out to you for your deep loss you must be feeling for your beloved Paul. How sad to lose someone so loved and so needed. May you find comfort in prayer and in one another. (Jeremiah 29:12,13)

Geoffrey Youngman

September 18, 2015

Dennis and family,
Kathy and I are in shock over your terrible loss. I will miss my friend deeply. He was one of a kind. In the 20 years I have known Paul, I can honestly say we never had a fight, excepting maybe over to order the chicken or pork at Stroud's. Not many friends you can say that about..

Barry Garden

September 17, 2015

Dennis, I am shocked at hearing of the the passing of Paul, Paul and I were part of the old Bradford Trust Co, at One Boston Place and 50 Milk Street before being acquired by MFS. I have known and worked with him for 30 years..... We shared many stories and laughs together, and competed to see who had the "driest" wit. I must say it was a draw... I am sorry for your loss..

Larry Silver

September 16, 2015

We were all shocked and saddened to hear about Paul's passing. He was one of the first people, outside my department, I worked with at MFS after arriving in RSI and we continued to work together until his passing. He was a wonderful man; intelligent, insightful, witty, courageous, and funny among his other great traits.

Paul will be remembered fondly and I extend my deepest sympathy for your loss.

Marie McKenzie

September 16, 2015

I am so sorry to learn of Paul's passing. I worked with him for several years and he was a very nice and intelligent man. I will pray for him and for those he left behind

Mariah Wilson

September 16, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Paul will be missed greatly.

Jane Leech

September 16, 2015

I met Paul at MFS in 1997 and have enjoyed working with him ever since. He was always helpful, kind, and smart, yet unassuming. I enjoyed his candor, which was often quite funny. I will miss Paul. He was a good person.

The Staff of Nickerson Funeral Home

September 15, 2015

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

Pam Modugno

September 14, 2015

Dennis, I'm so sorry ... Paul was an awesome man, I worked with him at MFS for 17 years and he always encouraged and helped me ... I still have great recipes that he shared with me ...

Sara Gunn Wilhelm

September 14, 2015

Dennis,I work at MFS and Paul was one of the first managers I had, over 25 years ago. He was a wonderful, smart and kind man, and taught me so much about the working world - I am tremendously grateful. Over the years I loved his stories of what he was doing and know he found real happiness with you and his life on the cape. I am so sorry for your loss. Paul will be remembered with much love and fondness by the many people he touched in his life.

Tammy Dolt

September 14, 2015

My heart goes out to Paul and Dennis' families and friends. I worked with Paul and learned a lot from him. He will be missed.

Mary Stevens

September 14, 2015

To Dennis and Paul's family
I am so saddened by Paul's sudden passing. We were co-workers since the old Bradford Trust days. May you find some peace in the upcoming days and beyond and know that many of Paul's colleagues across MFS, Hartford and MassMutual are grieving with you.

James Rao

September 14, 2015

Definitely one of the good guys. I will miss Paul's intensity, intelligence, humor, and kindness. Working with him on output related items over the years has always been an adventure!

Robert Zamora

September 14, 2015

My sincerest condolences & sympathy. Paul was my hiring manager at MFS in 1994 and I was always happy to run into him here in the South End and Boston. He was humorous, down to earth and his presence will be missed.

Rena Green

September 14, 2015

Dennis, I'm so sorry to hear of your monumental loss.

You both came to my salon for well over 10 years, & I looked forward to those visits. Paul had a quiet humor & kind nature....a true delight. The banter between the two of you was priceless! I sincerely hope that your wonderful memories bring solace to you.

Tom & Tricia Gardner

September 14, 2015

Dennis,
Our hearts break for you. We are so sorry for your loss.

Linda & Steve Cole

September 14, 2015

Dear Dennis, I am trying to think of the words to let you know how sorry we are for your loss; I guess we are all very heartbroken to lose Paul so unexpectedly! We will see you Friday & Saturday and if you need us or want to talk you can call me at 860-205-6380. Love, Linda & Steve

bert Saveriano

September 14, 2015

Dennis, I am very saddened by this news. I started working with Paul back in 2003 at MFS. Over the last 12 years, I always have been able to rely on Paul's breadth of knowledge, professionalism and kindness. He was always a gentleman and a gentle man. He will be missed by me and all of us who had the pleasure to know and work with him. My deepest condolences to you and your families.

Steve Goldmann

September 14, 2015

Dennis:
I'm so sorry for your loss. Like many others, I worked with Paul for many years at MFS, The Hartford and MassMutual since 1991.

He will be sorely missed here - many of us relied on his encyclopedic knowledge and more importantly his willingness to share it.
That it came with his trademark sarcastic wit made it even better.

My deepest condolonces.

Cheryl Malcolm

September 14, 2015

Dennis, I am so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. I worked with him for many years, he was a wealth of knowledge and will be greatly missed.

Heide Connelly

September 14, 2015

Dennis, my sincere sympathies to you and all of Paul's family. His quick wit and incredible knowledge will be missed at work. Prayers are with you...

Robert Zamora

September 14, 2015

My thoughts and condolences. Paul was my hiring manager at MFS in 1994. He was always down't to earth, easy to approach and always had a patient and humorous demeanor. He will be missed.

Dee Dalrymple

September 14, 2015

Dennis, though we didn't know each other I did work with Paul at MFS. He was an amazing person with a great sense of humor and always available to provide support and guidance. May Spirit sustain you in your grief. Dee Dalrymple, Phoenix Arizona.

Orville Clarke

September 14, 2015

Dennis, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Joe Martin

September 14, 2015

Dennis I am so sorry for your loss. I started working at Bradford Trust Company with Paul in 1984. Over the last 30 years, I have enjoyed knowing him and will miss him greatly.

Jessica Elliott

September 14, 2015

Dennis, I'm so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. I have always held him in the highest respect. He will be dearly missed

Marisa Conlon

September 13, 2015

Dennis, I am so very sorry for your loss. Paul was a great man, and I truly admired him. He would surprise me every Christmas with a canister of your delicious toasted walnuts. I will miss him dearly. My sincere sympathy to you and Paul's family.

September 13, 2015

Dennis, I am shocked at hearing of the the passing of Paul, Paul and I were part of the old Bradford Trust Co, @ One Boston Place & 50 Milk Street before being acquired my MFS. I have known and worked with him for 30 years..... I am so very sorry for your loss...

George Hrubec

September 13, 2015

Dennis, I am saddened by this news. Paul and I started working together back in the middle of nineties at MFS. I actually attended one of your house warming parties when Paul and you bought your house on the cape. I will miss Paul and his wonderful humor.

Chris Neault

September 13, 2015

I'm very sorry for your loss. I have worked with Paul since 1998. He was respected, relied upon, and well liked We will miss him.

The Staff of Nickerson Funeral Home

September 13, 2015

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

September 13, 2015

Dennis, We send our deepest sympathy to you.

Steve & Sylvia

Fran Mazzone

September 13, 2015

Dennis, Robin and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your entire family in this time of need. Paul will be truly missed.

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