John H. Paradis (1950-2019)

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John H. Paradis

NORTH YARMOUTH – John H. Paradis, 68, of North Yarmouth, died of a heart attack on May 19 at his home. John will be remembered for his larger than life personality, his big laugh, his love to tell stories, willingness to lend a hand, and his love of family and friends.

Born in Farmington on Dec. 3, 1950 to Joseph, Sr. (Joe) and Eleanor (Ellie) Paradis, John graduated from Mount Blue High School in 1969.

He lived and breathed heavy duty construction machinery. From the mid-1970s to the late 1990s, John was employed by White Brothers Construction of Westbrook, and for the past 20 years by Nortrax (John Deere) in Westbrook as a Territory Sales Manager.

John was most proud of his fundraising accomplishments for the annual Nortrax golf tourney to benefit The Travis Mills Foundation. He enjoyed golfing at Toddy Brook Golf Club, motorcycling, fly fishing and reading. He was also a proud member of the Masons (Acacia Lodge) in Durham.

He is survived by wife Kathy (Taber) Paradis, sisters Lynne Pieren and her husband, Danny, of Phillips, ME; Dottie Paradis of Discovery Bay, CA; Beth Collins of Cincinnati, OH; Elane Cremo and her wife, Tami Wilborn, of Reno, NV; Ellen Paradis of Raymond, ME and brother Joe Paradis and his wife, Beth, of Industry, ME, as well as several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents.

A Masonic service followed by a celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Toddy Brook Golf Club, 925 Sligo Road, North Yarmouth.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the The Travis Mills Foundation. For online donations, visit travismillsfoundation.org and click Donate then Dedicate on behalf of John Paradis, or send by mail to 89 Water St., Hallowell, ME 04347.

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17 Comments

  1. Sending our love, hugs, and sincere condolences to the entire Paradis Family from our Family. We are so saddened to hear this news, he was such a good man and will be missed by all who knew him. We are praying for all of you to be able to share your sweet, fun memories of John with each other to help each other through this heartbreaking time. We love you all very much, The Pillsbury’s

  2. Sending sympathy and prayers to the Paradis Family on the loss of John. May your memories help you through this difficult time. Fly high with the Angels John!!

  3. Please accept my deepest sympathy to all of John’s family. May he rest in peace.

  4. To all the Paradis’s, our deepest sympathy’s. We were lucky to see John at Uncle Ray’s camp at the last reunion. Hope you all know we are thinking of you and in our prayers. Rest in peace.

  5. Dear Paradis Family,

    We are so sorry to hear of your brother John’s passing. Our sincere condolences to all of you. Our
    thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.

    love to all,
    Carol and Lance

  6. Sincere condolences to the Entire Paradis family on your loss. Thinking and praying for you all at this most difficult time. He will be missed by many. 💜 Ann & Alden Wattles

  7. To all of John’s family and friends,
    We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all!

  8. To Kathy and all the Paradis family, There are no words to express the sorrow you’re all feeling right now but know that everyone who knew John is feeling that sorrow with you. He was such a joy to be around with that great big smile and wicked sense of humor. May you all rejoice in your sweet memories of this great man we lost way too soon.

    Love to you all,
    Sheila and Jeff Cotton

  9. I am sorry to hear of John’s passing. Had hoped to see him at our 50th high school reunion this summer. I remember John’s jovial, fun loving personality and bigger than life presence. Gone way too soon. Condolences to all of his family.

  10. I feel fortunate to of known John so well, as a classmate in high school. He was such a great guy, and was so much fun to be around. I can’t imagine the loss that you all are feeling. My thoughts are with you , And I will pray for your strength.

  11. So sorry for your families loss, I remember John from High School. He was a really nice guy.

  12. Lynne, we were so very sorry to hear of John’s passing. Thinking of all of your family. L.J.

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