1917 – 2003

LEWISTON – Paul M. Boulay, 85, of 550 College St., Lewiston, died Thursday, Oct. 30, at the Montello Manor Nursing Home, following a long illness.

Born in Lewiston on Nov. 28, 1917, he was the son of Chrysologue and Regina Bergeron Boulay. Educated in local schools, he was a graduate of Lewiston High School, where he received many awards for his excellence in baseball and football, and was awarded the title of “Best in New England” for boxing.

As an adult he was a dedicated and active citizen of Lewiston, serving as an alderman and as police commissioner for several years, and in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

He was married to the former Mary Elizabeth O’Neil, who passed away on Dec. 8, 1984, and later married the former Jeanne Morin Champagne. A longtime resident of Franklin Street in Lewiston, he lived in Naples for several years before moving back and taking up residence in Montello Heights Apartments on College Street.

Employed by George Business Forms for many years and retiring as a vice president of the company, he was a life-long member of Martindale Country Club, the American Legion, and the Elks Club.

A member of Ss. Peter & Paul Parish, he is survived by his wife of Lewiston; two daughters, Judith Boulay Bryant and longtime companion, James Tiernan of Bangor and Ft. Pierce, Fla., and Ann Boulay Gresian and husband Michael of Plainville, Mass.; three stepsons, Fern and wife Nancy Champagne of Terryville, Conn., Jim and wife Lorraine Champagne of Sabattus, and Paul and wife Lise of Lewiston; a brother, Robert Boulay of Stoneham, Mass.; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two nephews.

He was predeceased by a sister, Claire MacBain.

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