Avis de décès de Evelyn-Mary Paul - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

PRESQUE ISLE - Evelyn M. Paul, 63, went to her heavenly home Aug. 27, 2011, at her home in Caribou. She was born Feb. 9, 1948, in Caribou. Evelyn became a born-again believer in April 1986 and experienced a radical transformation in her life as witnessed by all who knew her. She was the first in her family to obtain a college degree, first an associate degree from Northern Maine Vocational Technical Institute and then a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Maine at Presque Isle. She was able to earn each of these degrees while raising her family. A longtime, active member of Presque Isle Wesleyan Church, Evelyn served for many years as a Sunday school teacher, Christian Youth Crusades director, director of vacation Bible school, Best Years Fellowship director and church office manager. She also cooked at Riverside Camp, a very special place in her heart, for more than 12 years. Evelyn was an Adult Education instructor, and like many other accountants, she loved tax season. Her home was always open to family members in need of a place to stay. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting blankets, mittens, socks and hats. She made annual donations of mittens to Presque Isle Kiwanis Club for their Christmas baskets and every child in her grandson's classes from kindergarten through grade five, got a pair of mittens for Christmas from "Santa." Evelyn had a very witty sense of humor, was an ardent fan of the Red Sox, and loved music, despite the fact that she was well known to be tone deaf. Evelyn is survived by her daughters, Penney Siddiqui and husband, Joseph, of Caribou and Jenny Paul of Nashua, N.H.; a sister who was like a daughter, Dorothy Saunders and husband, Rodney, of Limestone; and a nephew who was like a son, Michael Plourde of Presque Isle. She is also survived by her grandson, whom she lovingly referred to as her "favorite boy in the whole wide world," Braden Daniel Paul; and her granddaughter, known as her "favorite girl in the whole wide world," Abigail Joanna Siddiqui. Additional family members include brothers and sisters, Obeline Morrell, Beatrice Caron and husband, Gilman, all of Caribou, Dennis Plourde and wife, Ruth, of Aberdeen, Md., and Christine Plourde of Dallas; several nieces and nephews; and two very dear Christian sisters, Janice Lamb and Mary Trainer, both of Presque Isle. Evelyn was predeceased by her mother, Beatrice (Bolstridge) Plourde; two brothers, Albert and Paul Plourde; and a sister, Millie Abbott. Funeral services will be conducted 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, at Presque Isle Wesleyan Church. Relatives and friends may call 4 p.m. until time of the service at the church. There will be a private interment at Estes Park Cemetery, Easton. Donations in Evelyn's memory may be made to Riverside Camp, P.O. Box 763, Presque Isle, ME 04769. Online condolences may be made at www.duncan-graves.com.