Paul R. Bond, 78, a lifelong member of the Jefferson community, passed away April 11 at Maine General in Augusta. He was born March 4, 1932 in Jefferson, a son of the late Willis and Ruth Hodgkins Bond.
He attended local Jefferson schools and was a graduate of Cony High School, Class of 1950.
In 1953 he joined the U.S. Navy, where he had the opportunity to travel around the world, crossing the equator, becoming a Shellback from a Pollywog; being honorably discharged in 1955.
He worked for the Department of Transportation for over 30 years retiring in 1990 as a Health and Safety director.
He was very active in the Jefferson community where he volunteered with the Boy Scouts, local schools, was a manager of the Jefferson Food Bank and on any committee asked to help with. He was active at the First Baptist Church where he sang in the choir, acted as a Deacon, Usher and treasurer; was a moderator, property committee member and organized special events teaching Sunday school and Vacation Bible School.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and was an expert cribbage player, challenging his brother-in-law, Bob Tompkins every Thursday afternoon.
He was predeceased by his brother Irvin Bond.
Survivors include sons, Steve Bond of Weeks Mills, Chris Bond of Boothbay Harbor; granddaughter, Jenny Miriam Schmidt of Germany; sisters, Martha B. Tompkins of Jefferson, Kathryn B. Maryan of Florida, Emily B. Kaune of Colorado, and Beverly B. Blair of Cape Elizabeth; many nieces and nephews; and beloved Border collie, Abby.
Visiting hours 4-6 p.m., Fri., April 16 at Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main St., Waldoboro. Celebration of his life 2 p.m., Sat., April 17 at the Jefferson First Baptist Church followed by a reception at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Paul’s memory may be made to the Jefferson Food Bank, c/o Ellis Bond, P.O. Box 214, Jefferson, ME 04348 or First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 921, Jefferson, ME 04348.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 949 Main St., Waldoboro.
