CHESTER, Vt. – Paul Douglas Dexter Sr., 84, passed away Saturday, March 14, at his home in Chester, Vt.
Paul was born at Rockingham Hospital in Bellows Falls, Vt., on Oct. 15, 1941, to Elaine Katherine Cray Dexter and George Leland Dexter. He graduated from Bellows Falls High School in 1960. He attended Putney School and graduated from Northampton Commercial College. Paul served in the U.S. Army at Fort Dix, N.J.
Paul owned Dexter Roofing Inc. in Bellows Falls, Vt., and the Townshend Corner Store in Townshend, Vt. Later in life, he owned The Stuffed Bun in Townshend with his wife Charmien and son Jeff.
Paul was married on Jan. 16, 1965, to Charmien Rousseau, at St. Charles Church. He is survived by his wife, Charmien; and his children Paul Douglas Dexter Jr. (Carol), Melissa Ann Bills (Norman), and Jeffery Leland Dexter (Heather).
He is also survived by his grandchildren Justin Dexter (Reyna), Jenna Sanchez (Josh), Emilio Sanchez (Andrew), Nicholas Bills (Jessica), Madison Pratt (Tyler), Junius Dexter (Madison); and his great-grandchildren Xander Dexter, Avery Bills, and Levi Pratt.
Per Paul’s wishes, there will be no services.
If you want to make a donation in Paul’s name, please consider Neighborhood Connections, P.O. Box 207, Londonderry, VT 05148.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Fenton and Hennessey Funeral Home, 55 Westminster Street, Bellows Falls, Vt.