RUMFORD – Paul C. Redmond, 77, longtime resident of Rumford, winter resident of Zephyrhills, Fla., and summer resident of Worthley Pond, died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 20.

He was born in South Portland, on Jan. 16, 1928, a son of Phil and Gladys (Russell) Redmond. He was educated in South Portland schools.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines from 1946 to 1949.

He was employed for 38 years in the Rumford Paper Mill in the repair department.

He loved bowling and playing golf, and was a member of Oakdale Country Club. He was also a member of the American Legion and volunteered close to 1000 hours at East Pasco Medical Center in Florida.

He was an avid and loyal fan of the Boston Red Sox, who was thrilled when they “finally” won the World Series.

He was very proud of his family and their accomplishments, and will be remembered as a very honest, loving, caring and thoughtful person to all.

He is survived by three sons, Master Staff Sgt. David L. Redmond and wife, Karen, stationed in England, Robert A. Redmond and wife, Lisa, of Peru, and Mark S. Redmond and wife, Sandra, of Germantown, N.Y.; four daughters, Susan M. Palmer and husband, Perry, of Dunnellon, Fla., Paula A. Collins and husband, Anthony, of Shekomeko, N.Y., Diane L. Smith and husband, Brian, of Belgrade, and Gail K. Griffin and husband, Michael, of Minot; two brothers, Russell Redmond and wife, Elinor, of Dallas, Texas, and Malcolm Redmond of Fredericton, New Brunswick; and 13 grandchildren, Lisa, Jennifer and Karen Palmer, Christian Collins, Nicholas and Michelle Smith, David, Chandler, Brittany and Kasey Redmond, Francis and Alexa Comesanas, and Garret Griffin.

He was predeceased by his mother and father; his loving wife, Yolanda Blouin Redmond, in 1993; his brother, Phil and his wife, Barbara; sister-in-law, Goldie Redmond; and grandson, Mitchell Ryan Redmond, in January.

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