Obituary: Paul Raoul Blondin, 83, Boston
Paul Raoul Blondin, 83, of Boston, died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025, at his home. He was a Catholic by faith. He was a native of Grafton, Mass., later settling in Kentucky. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves.
His attention to detail and ability to assess situations made him an expert engineer in the field. His innovative traits carried over into his hobbies. He was a skilled woodworker and enjoyed challenging games on his computer. He listened to big band jazz. He had a subtle and understated nature characterized by his dry sense of humor. He could derive irony from any situation. He was sarcastic and witty, and he always delivered the punchline with a straight face and in a blatantly honest manner. He was strong man, tall in stature. He was a confident leader with integrity and a heart of gratitude. He will be dearly missed by those he leaves behind.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raoul and Lily Blondin; one daughter, Melissa Connell; and three grandchildren, Dustin Blondin, Jason Adcock and Tiffany Adcock.
He is survived by two daughters, Christina “Tina” Blondin Gilmer (Danny), Kym Adcock-Gertiser (Jeff); 11 grandchildren Devin (Kayla), Marisa, Derek, CJ, Matthew (Lacy), Jonathan (Sophia), Haley (Jacob), Jessica (Ben), Faith (Courtney), Brian (Melanie) and Kevin (Lauren); 17 great-grandchildren Destinee, Demetrius, London, Ryder, Kingston, Tyler, Rosslynn, Gracie, Isabella, Iris, Colton, Carly, Khyler, Bryton, Emmett, Landon, and Loralei with Baby Adcock due in August 2025; one nephew, Michael Baillargeon (Kelly); and extended family and friends.
The funeral is 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at the Maraman-Billings Funeral Home with Bro. Mark Veatch officiating.
Visitation is 2:30-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.
The Maraman-Billings Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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