Livonia: Paul A. Vaughan died on January 26, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer, at the age of 78. He was predeceased by his parents, his brother George Barlow, and sister Barbara Hasbrouck. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Patricia (Collins) Vaughan; sons, Robert (Laurie) Vaughan and Paul Jr. “Trey” (Joanna) Vaughan, and daughter Amy (Tom) Martin; grandchildren: Jessica, Justin, Kayla, Liam, Andrew, Trevor, and Garrett; sister, Nancy Banker, sister-in-law Annette Barlow, and many other Beloved family members and friends.
Paul was born in Rochester, NY in 1938. He graduated from Edison Technical High School in 1957. He joined the US Army in January 1958 and completed electrical training before being stationed in Germany in the motor division for 26 months. He was honorably discharged in 1962. He joined the IBEW in 1965 and then went on to work for Eastman Kodak in 1980, which he retired from in 1999. Paul was an avid gardener, fastidious lawn caretaker, nature lover, and world traveler. Paul spent his summers growing up on Conesus Lake and spent his life enjoying swimming, concerts in the summer at Vitale Park, and visiting his friends around the lake. He was quick with a smile and laugh, very neat and orderly and attended to the most minute detail of a project with his full attention. Paul was always ready to help friends and neighbors, would strike up a conversation with anyone, eat (almost anything), and kept a keen eye on his money and investments. Pat and Paul enjoyed wintering in Fort Myers, Florida for the last 17 years.
Friends may call on Monday, January 30th, from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia. Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday, January 31st, at 11am at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 6591 Richmond Mills Road (Rte 20A), Livonia, NY. Interment Whitehaven Memorial Park, Pittsford, NY, with military honors. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Paul’s memory to Teresa House, 21 Highland Road, Geneseo, NY 14454 or Livonia Ambulance, PO Box 8, Livonia, NY 14487. To send a condolence please visit:
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To the Family of Mr Vaughan: I would like to extend my condolences for the loss of your dear loved one. Although we have not met personally, my family can emphasize with what you are feeling at this time (During the past few months, we have lost members of our family to cancer, myself being treated since 2010-not that it eases the pain you are feeling at this time). May your hearts find strength and comfort in knowing that soon, Our Creator (Isaiah 42:8) promises to eliminate all causes of suffering, sickness, and even death (Revelation 21:4,5;Isaiah 26:19). Please accept my sincere condolences.
I am so sorry to hear the loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Pat, Amy, and family. So sorry for your loss. We had such good times in Tropicana. May memories bring you comfort and peace. Heaven has gained another angel. Paul will make sure the gardens and lawns are neat. Love and hugs!
A good neighbor, always quick with a wave on his daily walks. God bless his family.
Pat & family,
So sorry for your loss. The old duffer put up a heck of a fight to the very end. I’m so glad I got to spend some time with him last week. We had some wonderful times working together at Kodak and for the last 17 years at our monthly breakfast group. His ready smile and good humor will be missed but not forgotten.
Dave
My deepest sympathies to Laurie, Liam and the family. We honor every day the service to our country Paul and others have made. God’s blessings be with you.