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The League joins Saco Valley Credit Union in extending our condolences to Paul Sullivan’s family, friends, and former colleagues. Sullivan retired from the credit union in December 2017 after serving 26 years. During his tenure, he worked in lending and executive roles.
“Working closely with Paul for 11 years, I was able to see the positive impact he had on members and employees,” said Kevin Partridge, President/CEO at Saco Valley Credit Union. “He was always able to light up a room, and saw the positive side of everything. He exuded the credit union difference and will be greatly missed.”
Paul spent countless hours volunteering in the community at food pantries, soup kitchens, and Special Olympics Maine. He also loved to dance. If you happened to visit the branch before he retired, you may have seen him dancing with someone in the lobby.
A copy of his obituary as listed on Dennett, Craig and Pate Funeral Homes‘ website is listed below:
Paul Francis Sullivan, 66, of Old Orchard Beach, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2019 at Mass General with his family by his side. He was born in Stoneham, Massachusetts on November 25, 1953, the son of John W. and Marguerite “Honey” Jones Sullivan.
Paul graduated from Reading High School and attended St. John’s Seminary in Brighton, Massachusetts where he met the love of his life, Dennis Shores. After leaving the seminary, Paul and Dennis moved to Maine in 1985. Paul worked in banking many years, starting at the former Canal Bank then to Saco Valley Credit Union retiring as executive vice president/chief operating officer after 26 years of service.
Paul loved dancing, he started tap dancing at the age of 5. He taught tap for over 35 years in southern Maine. He loved travelling and had a great love for all things Christmas, he transformed his home and yard into a Christmas Wonderland for everyone to enjoy! Paul and Dennis were well known for their annual hayride, stopping by to sing carols and give gifts to people in need. Paul was one of the founding members of the Petula Clark Fan Club, he was blessed to see her this summer in Montreal. The heavens are dancing and rejoicing with Paul.
Paul was predeceased by his parents; and his brother, John Jr.
Paul is survived by his husband, Dennis Shores; a brother, Gerald Sullivan, his sisters, Jeannine Petrucci, Maureen Higgins, Diane McCarthy, and Cheryl Deyarmond; as well as many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the doctors and nurses at Maine Medical Center and Mass General for their compassionate care.
Family and friends may call on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Dennett, Craig and Pate Funeral Home, 365 Main Street, Saco. A funeral mass will be held at St. Margaret’s Church, 6 Saco Avenue, Old Orchard Beach at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2020.