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PUTNAM — Paul W. Martell Sr., 90, of Church St., died May 26, 2022, at Westview Healthcare. He was the husband of 63 years to Norma B. (Bourgeois) Martell.
Born in 1931 in Greece, N.Y., he was the son of the late Melvin and Barbara (Smith) Martell.
Paul was a Korean war veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Honor Guard in Washington D.C. before being sent to combat with the 23rd infantry regiment of the famed second division. He was honorably discharged at Camp Pickett, Va., Dec. 19, 1952.
After initially coming to Connecticut with the phone company to rebuild following the Flood of ‘55, Paul permanently relocated to Putnam.
He worked for several manufacturing companies as a mechanic, eventually settling at Wyckoff Steel in Putnam until its closing after which he became a licensed journeyman electrician.
In addition, he served as a deputy sheriff in Windham County for many years.
He was a life member, service officer and past Post Commander of the VFW 1523 as well as a member of the American Legion. He was also an active member in the community for many years serving on the Putnam Democratic Town Committee, as a communicant at St. Mary Church and as a member of the St. Mary Circle of Fun committee. He enjoyed travel, camping, motorcycle riding, golfing.
He leaves his wife, Norma (Bourgeois) Martell of Putnam; his children, Paul W. Martell Jr. (Ann) of Manchester, Kevin M. Martell (Susan) of New Hampton, N.Y., David A. Martell (Higia) of San Diego, Calif., Patricia J. Fondelheit (Bruce) of Putnam, Sandra M. Martell (wife Karen Winchester) of Manchester, and Jennifer M. Gadue (Michael) of Brooklyn; his sister, Margaret McNaughton of Glens Falls, N.Y.; seven grandchildren, Paul III, Sarah, Benjamin, Nicholas, Emily, Zachary, and Olivia; three great-grandchildren, Madelyn, Brianna, and Joshua. He was predeceased by his two brothers, Melvin, and Donald Martell.
The Mass of Christian Burial was June 3 in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, Providence St., Putnam, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery.
Donations: Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Suite 22 W., Park Dr., Boston, MA 02215. Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.
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