Bridgewater- Paul Richard Fournier, 76 died on September 15, 2022 at home with family present following a period of declining health related to Lewy Body disease and dementia.
He was born In Rochester, NH the son of the late Dennis and Noella (Carrier). He was raised in Somersworth, NH. He began High School at the newly founded St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Dover, NH. He graduated as a member of the first graduating class in 1964. Paul excelled in football while attending STA.
In 1967, Paul married Monica (Audet) Fournier of Quincy, MA. They recently celebrated their 55th Wedding Anniversary on Aug.12, 2022. Paul is also survived by his son, Paul Fournier (Elizabeth) and daughters Hannah, Jayna and Gracia of North Carolina, Adam Fournier ( Natalie ) and sons Derek and Thomas of Bangor, Maine, daughter Nicole Galarza and son William, of Tampa Fl. And Michelle Montanez (Jesus) Jesus Jr. New Bedford, MA. Also, Nina Diaz Fournier Of Alton NH and Anthony Velez of Waterville, NH. Also, Brother, Émile Fournier of New Bedford,MA. Paul is also survived by sister and brother-in-law Francis and Joanne Kenney, Lexington, MA., nieces, nephews and cousins. Paul Gazda from New Hampton, NH was a very dear friend to Paul and you could always find them at Duncan Donuts in Plymouth solving the world's problems.
Paul was predeceased by his parents, brother, Dennis Fournier, his sister Rachel Baker and sister-in-law Christine Lamb.
In 1967, Paul entered the US Army . He trained at Fort Sill, OKL and Fort Campbell Kentucky. He then was reactivated for active duty. It was then Paul was found to have a medical condition and was honorably discharged in 1968.
Paul graduated from Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada with a BA in sociology. Paul played football for the Acadia Axemen. He and his family returned to the states and settled in Vermont for a period of time and also, lived in MA,PA, and NH before he found his niche in the housing industry.
He happened on various opportunities in the areas of home design . Over the course of 40 years he achieved the ability to develop and execute the simplest of home plans to modular mansions.
Paul loved people. He was very social. He loved music. Above all, he loved the game of golf. Paul was a Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots. Also, he supported any team his son Paul would be working for at the time and would even have the team's shirt and ball cap and would wear these with great pride.
He hardly missed any of his kid's games and/or activities related to sports, drama, academics, scouting, and whatever their interests would be. He, also was deeply involved with his 2 grandchildren, Nina and Anthony whom he loved dearly.
Services will be at a later date and at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made to Pemi Baker Home Health and Hospice at Home Health and Hospice, 101 Boulder Point Road , Suite 3, Plymouth, NH 03264