Sandwich – Paul W. Deehan 67, a 40 year resident of Sandwich and Harwich Port, died Monday June 22 after a period of failing health.
Born in Brockton and raised in Abington he was the son of the late William C. and Margery (Longden) Deehan and a graduate of Abington High School.
Paul was a proud Veteran of the United States Army having served overseas in Germany from 1968-1971.
Paul had been a familiar face having worked locally for many years as a truck driver, first for the family business Deehans’ Express of Whitman and later for the Yellow Freight Company.
Paul was an avid football fan, loved his Patriots and had truly enjoyed the beach and salt water fishing.
He is survived by his loving daughters Cary Fairbanks and her husband Eric and Meghan Barr and her husband Scott all of Mashpee, his brother John T. “Jack” Deehan and his wife Nancy of Abington, his sister Gayle Franey and her husband Paul of Whitman and his beloved grandchildren Victoria and Zachary Fairbanks and Ethan, Jared and Nolan Barr. He is also survived by his stepmother Shirley Deehan of Plymouth and his former wife Marjorie Sullivan of Sandwich as well as his many caring aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
His funeral service will be held Saturday June 27 at 8:15 AM from the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman, followed by a funeral Mass at 9:00 AM in the Holy Ghost Church, Whitman. Burial will follow in the St. James Cemetery, Whitman. Visiting hours will be held Friday June 26 from 5:00-8:00 PM.
Donations in his name may be made to the Hope Hospice, 765 Attucks Lane, Hyannis, MA 02601 or to The Herren Project, Box 131, Portsmouth, RI 02871 or at www.theherronproject.org.