Paul J. Hurton

Born: May 24, 1935
Died: March 22, 2015
Location: Melrose, Massachusetts

Carroll Funeral Home

721 Salem Street
Malden, MA 02148

Tel. (781) 322-6322

Tribute & Message From The Family

Message From The Family

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HURTON, Paul J.- Of Melrose, formerly of Chelsea and Malden, March 22nd. Devoted husband for 56 years of Joan M. (Sullivan). Beloved father of Paul M. Hurton and his wife Jane of North Andover, Brian J. Hurton and his wife Doreen of Peabody, Daniel J. Hurton of Revere, Nancy J. Caggiano and her husband Robert of Nahant and Janet Bright and her husband Robert of Melrose. Brother of the late William Hurton, Arlene Kellogg and Marion Bransfield. Brother-in-law of Priscilla Hurton of Tewksbury, James Bransfield of Wilmington and the late William Kellogg. Cherished grandfather of Brian C., Abigail, Rebecca, Michael, Ashley, Paul Henry, Emma, Erin, Molly and Bridget. Also lovingly survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral from the Carroll Funeral Home, 721 Salem Street, (Maplewood Square) MALDEN on Thursday, March 26th at 9 AM followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Michael the Archangel Chapel on the campus of the Chelsea Soldiers Home, 91 Crest Ave., Chelsea at 10 o'clock. Visiting Hours in the Carroll Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4-8 PM. Services will conclude with interment at Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. Expressions of sympathy in Paul's name may be made to the Chelsea Soldiers Home, Patient Activity Fund, 91 Crest Ave., Chelsea, MA 02150. Late retired 43 year employee of Massachusetts Electric and retired 20 year employee of the United States Post Office-South Postal Annex. Late member of IBEW Local 104, Postal Workers Local 301, Irish American Club and Golden Tornado's Hall of Fame.
Born in Malden, a graduate of Malden High School Class of 1953, where he excelled in football and basketball, Paul, at 79 years of age, passed away at the Chelsea Soldiers Home, where he had been receiving supportive care for numerous health issues since May of 2011. He attended Boston University prior to enlisting in the United States Army and after serving his country, he continued his studies and received an Associate degree in Business from Newbury Junior College, Joining the work force he went on to work for Massachusetts Electric, servicing the Malden, Melrose and Medford area, retiring in the mid 90's after 43 years. During those years until retiring in 1987, he also worked as a mail handler at the South Postal Annex in South Boston. Prior to residing in Melrose the last 10 years, he lived in Chelsea for over 40 years and had a passion for football and bowling. In his spare time, he enjoyed his time with his family, especially his grandchildren as well as basking in the sun and anything that involved the outdoors.

Services

Visitation

March 25, 2015
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Carroll Funeral Home
721 Salem Street
Malden, MA
Mass of Christian Burial

March 26, 2015
10:00 AM

St. Michael the Archangel Chapel
91 Crest Avenue
Chelsea, MA
Interment

Wyoming Cemetery
205 Sylvan Street
Melrose, MA

Condolence & Memory Journal

We are so sorry for your loss. Sorry we heard too late and missed a chance to mourn with you. Our prayers are with you all.

Posted by Mike and Jen Kyes, Hunter, Chase, and Emma - Reading, MA - Neighbor and friend March 26, 2015

Sincere Sympathy to Joan and the rest of the Hurley Family. Paul and Joan have been close to the Dixon and Greene Family, and will be in our prayers. God Bless. with love, Paul L. Greene and family.

Posted by A friend March 26, 2015

My condolences to Janet and your entire family. So sorry for your loss. God bless all.

Posted by Richard Bright - NH March 25, 2015

So sorry for your loss.
Anna Triolo

Posted by A friend March 25, 2015

I can clearly see his outstretched glove moving to catch my bad and good throws from third base. He was a good, dependable, capable young man and I was delighted at our reunions to see that he had become a good, dependable old man. I give thanks for knowing him turning my formative years. May the blessings of shared precious with his family and friends. Billy Moore

Posted by William Moore - DeKalb, IL - High School Classmate March 25, 2015

Dear Joan, I just heard of Paul's passing. I have wonderful memories of Paul, my dear friend. We had alot of fun in the good old days and you will be in my thoughts forever. love, Carol Keogh DeRoche from my winter home in Florida.

Posted by Carol Keogh DeRoche - Middleton, MA March 25, 2015

Hurton Family,
So sorry to read of Paul's passing, so many childhood memories of all of you and our Lash street "Gang" flooded my thoughts when I read this. Your Dad was great guy, I will always remember when he and the electric company went on strike and we went and held signs for his support and of of course all the fun fourth of July parties on the street, such great memories due to our parents. Your Dad is at a wonderful place with my dad looking down at us. You will always feel him with you, believe me I know how hard it is to say good bye, but we will see him again. Remember the happy times he had and know that I am thinking and praying that the days ahead will get easier for you all. My deepest sympathy to the entire Hurton Family.
Ellen Montefusco Benson

Posted by Ellen Benson - Saugus, MA March 24, 2015

Posted by Robert Bright - Melrose, MA March 24, 2015

Joan.
So happy I had the chance meeting with you and Paul at the Soldiers Home two weeks ago. Many years have passed since the days at Mass Electric. My thoughts and prays are with you and your family.
Jeanette DiSabatino---York Maine

Posted by A friend March 24, 2015

Joan and family,
Just heard the news of Paul's passing. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Much love, Barbara Sullivan and Shelley Smith

Posted by A friend March 24, 2015