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Lydia Paul Obituary
South Berwick- Lydia M. (Zoffoli) Paul, 102, a eighty year resident of Pleasant Street passed away at Seal Rock Health Care Center in Saco, Maine on Saturday August 11, 2012. She died peacefully surrounded by family and friends who loved her dearly.
She was born in Di Santarcangelo Di, Italy on October 1, 1910 the daughter of Tito and Pia Zoffoli. They settled in Portsmouth, New Hampshire's North end, often referred to as "Little Italy".
Lydia was the oldest of seven. She married Floyd Paul eighty years ago this August and raised three children; Priscilla, Harvey and Arnie.
She was a member of the Free Baptist Church, Sarah Orne Jewett Chapter, Order of the Eastern Stars and Rebekahs.
She is survived by her daughter Priscilla Hersey of Farmington, NH; a son Harvey Paul and his wife Carol of South Berwick; a daughter in law Sarah Paul of Eliot; a sister Lena Spangler of PA; a brother Richard Zoffoli of Rye; nine grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Lydia was received in death by her husband Floyd; a son Arnold; two brothers, Mondo and Rudy and two sisters, Josephine and Pattie.
We would like to thank her very special friends Howie and Priscilla Pelletier for always seeing Lydia got to church on time. A special thank you also goes out to the staff at Seal Rock for the wonderful care they provided Lydia, we cannot thank you enough.
There are no calling hours. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday August 14, 2012 at 11am at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Eliot, Maine.
Arrangements are under the direction of McIntire McCooey Funeral Home. Please go to www.mcintiremccooey.com to sign the on-line guest book.
Memories and Condolences
for Lydia Paul
Gil Cartier
August 18, 2012
Harvey and Family,
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. May the Good Lord Jesus help see you through this difficult time and may He Bless you all.
Gil Cartier
Kathy Cox
August 17, 2012
Harvey,Carol,
Dino&Penny,
I am so sorry to hear of Lydia's passing.. We always want one more year, one more month, one more day, but, Lydia was blessed with 102 years of loving and being loved, by her family and friends. What a gift! (for her and for us).
Lydia was a little spitfire of a lady. I remember years ago when she did the "Where's the Beef" skit at the variety show that we had here in South Berwick called "It's a Riot". Lydia was so funny that night. I was so proud of her for being willing to join the fun and be part of the show.She did such a great job, everybody loved her. The audience roared with laughter.
Lydia's gone now, but, she still brings a smile to my face as I remember years passed,as I'm sure she does you. Isn't that how we all want to be remembered, with joy and love, and Lydia will be.
With much love to you all,as you adjust to your great loss,
Kathy & Darnell
Carole Hilton (Wood)
August 15, 2012
to lydia's family so very sorry to hear of your lose. i havent seen her for a very long time.her and my mom leona wood from dover was very good friends.she gone to meet up with all her friends she hasnt seen for awhile. all of you will be in my prayers and thoughts. if any of you remember me or my mom please call if you like 207-710-7654. love to all.
Donna Landry
August 15, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sharon Cann
August 14, 2012
Carol and families, In Sympathy to you all
August 14, 2012
Love, prayers, and condolences in memory of a great lady. From Rick & Debbie Henderson, Whitey Henderson
joe donahue
August 13, 2012
She was a great friend to my grandmother who lived across the street. Many fond memories,she was a great lady. The Donahue family. Lizzy Warren's grandson.
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