Paul Wright Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

PITTSBURG - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of the Patriarch of our family, Paul Wright. Paul passed peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2022, at his home in Pittsburg. A hardworking, loving, kind and happy man, Paul will forever be remembered for the twinkle in his eye, infectious smile, and beautiful white hair with a coif-like flip. Paul’s greatest joy was spending time with his wife Loretta; they were rarely seen apart. Upon their retirement they looked forward to spending the winter months in Florida, camping at Lakeside Campground, taking rides and simply enjoying time spent with each other. They also looked forward to family trips to Old Orchard Beach, Maine, Island Pond, Vermont, and Panama City Beach, Florida. He loved being surrounded by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and looked forward to holiday family gatherings, playing cards, attending school functions or an impromptu visit on a random day. He enjoyed spending time with his son going to the Groveton car races, had a love for dancing, whether it was a waltz with Loretta, a polka with his daughters or his famous Irish Jig which could be seen spontaneously, anywhere and anytime. Included in his love for family was his love for animals especially his cat Cora. Anyone who knew Paul knew that one pocket was filled with treats for grandchildren and neighborhood children and the other pocket was filled with treats for his grand-dogs and neighborhood dogs. Paul was born on August 4, 1936, one of 9 children in Colebrook, NH, to the late Watson and Marion (Parker) Wright. He grew up and was educated in Colebrook. He later served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. He then married the love of his life, Loretta Jane (Young) Wright, and they were married 60 years before her passing. Paul retired and had worked over 40 years for Ethan Allen in the Beecher Falls Division. He was a member of the American Legion for 38 years. He was also a member of the Aurora Grange for 44 years. Additionally, he served on the Pittsburg Fire Department for 25 years, retiring at the rank of Captain. Paul was predeceased by his beloved wife Loretta Jane (Young) Wright and two infant sons, Kevin Christopher Wright, and baby Wright, and also a beloved granddaughtegr Monica Marie Merrill. Paul was also preceded in death by his parents Watson and Marion Wright, sisters Doris, Geraldine and Beverly, and brothers, Bill, Alphus, Merle and Sherwood. He is survived by his 3 loving children, Dennis and his wife Therese Wright, Wanda and her husband Chris McGuire and Tanya and her husband Jason Young; adoring grandchildren: Cherish, Moriah and husband Jeff, Amanda and partner Ryan, Luke and his wife Danielle, and Christopher; adoring great-grandchildren: Charlie, Daemon, Alyvia, Liam, Emilia, Teegan, Loretta and Rhys; A brother Herbert Wright and several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Paul’s life will be held privately by the family. A graveside interment service with military honors will be at the Hollow Cemetery in Pittsburg on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at 11 a.m. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Wright may be made to the Farnham Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 306, Pittsburg, NH 03592. Condolences may be offered to the family online by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Local arrangements are entrusted to the care of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook.

Paul Wright

August 4, 1936 - May 20, 2022