Richard H. Paul of Sanborn, NY, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017, at his residence. He was born in Galeton, PA, on February 28, 1921, the son of the late Jacob and Addie [Button] Paul.
Mr. Paul moved to Niagara Falls in 1941 and later to Sanborn in 1955. He was a foreman at Union Carbide for over 40 years, before retiring in 1981. Mr. Paul was a member of Hope United Methodist Church. He was an avid sportsman, a bowler and enjoyed gardening.
Mr. Paul was the husband of the late Bessie G. [Henderson] Paul, who passed away in March of 2013. He is survived by two daughters Carol L. (Roger) Paul-Watanabe and Cathy J. (late George) Rafferty, four grandchildren Alyssa (Keven) Kapaona, Jessica (Johnathan) Bryant, Adam (Devin) Rafferty and Jaime Benzel, five great grandchildren Johnavan, John Paul, Emma, Kate and Saoirse, also many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Paul was the brother of the late Harold, Ernest, Forest and Ella Paul and Florence Bigalow.
Private funeral services were held at the wishes of his family.
Interment in Acacia Park Cemetery, Town of Pendleton, NY.