Paul W. Rainville

Obituary

Paul W. Rainville
SO. Burlington, VT

Paul W. Rainville, 86, passed away January 19, 2021.  Born in San Diego, CA on September 24, 1934, he was the son of Isidore W. Rainville and Marie Louise (St. Pierre) Rainville.  He has resided in Vermont since 2003.

He received degrees from St. Michael’s College (BA & MAT), took bookkeeping courses, became a C.N.A., attained a certificate in Gerontology and trained as a Hospice volunteer.  His hobbies included reading, music, walking, gardening and sports.

Paul was predeceased by his parents, his brother Thomas, and his daughter Janet.  He is survived by his wife, Dolores (Gagne) Rainville, his son John and his wife Katie and grandson Asa of Newmarket, NH, his son-in-law Steve Hale and grandsons Kyle and Gavin Kinney of Jericho, VT, his sister Rita of Londonderry, NH, his brother-in-law Robert Gagne, S.C. of Pascoag, RI,  nieces and a nephew. 

There will be no calling hours.  A private Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Burial will take place at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Fitchburg, MA.  

Arrangements are in Care of Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 9 Pleasant St., Essex Jct., VT.