BELCHERTOWN, Mass. – Clement Paul Lemelin, 78, passed away Sept. 15, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on July 23,1944 in Lewiston, Maine, to Hector and Marguerite (Letourneau) Lemelin. He was raised in Lewiston where he attended St. Peter’s and St. Dom’s High School. Paul resided in Belchertown for 35 years. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Paul also owned his own business PAL Windows and Doors for many years. After his retirement he continued to work as a handyman. Paul could fix just about anything! Paul was an avid hunter and fisherman and one of the greatest joys in his life was riding his horses.

He will be deeply missed by his wife, Lee Anne Connolly of Belchertown and his children Nicole Bryar of Nevada and Gregory Lemelin of Missouri. He is also survived by his sister, Claudette Lemelin of Spencer, Mass., sister-in-law Irene Lemelin of Auburn, Maine, and four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

Paul was predeceased by his parents and brothers, Larry, Norm and Frank. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, Sept. 23, at 11 a.m., at St. Francis Church, 24 Jabish St., Belchertown Mass. Burial will follow in South Cemetery, Mill Valley Road.

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In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Dakin Animal Shelter or Baystate Hospice for the wonderful care they provided to Paul.