Doris A. (Chandanais) Paul

April 12, 2008

FALL RIVER – Doris A. (Chandanais) Paul, 80, of Fall River, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2008, at her residence. Born in Fall River, the daughter of the late Albert and Eva (Allie) Chandanais, she was the wife of Arthur G. Paul, to whom she was married for sixty-two years.

A graduate of the former Jesus Mary Academy, Mrs. Paul devoted her life to raising her family. She was a communicant of Saint Joseph’s Church in Fall River, and an activist for People Incorporated for many years. She collected china dolls and enjoyed sewing and baking. Her true joy was spending time with family and friends.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Paul leaves three daughters, Dorene V. Hebda of Oakland, Maine, Deborah A. Monteiro of Woonsocket, RI, and Darleen E. Dimor of Westport, MA; a son, Timothy A. Paul of Fall River; two sisters, Jeanette Murphy of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Claire Mangum of Greenwood, South Carolina; two brothers, Roger Chandanais of Westport, MA, and Raymond Chandanais of Gloucester, MA and her sister-in-law Ann Chandanais of Westport, MA; and seven grandchildren, David, Dean, Arianne, Allison, Timothy, Phillip and Anya, and six great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Robert Chandanais.

Funeral Information

Her funeral will be held Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at 9:00AM from the HATHAWAY HOME for FUNERALS, 1813 Robeson St., Fall River, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in Saint Joseph’s Church, 1335 North Main St., Fall River. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Burial will follow the Mass in Beech Grove Cemetery in Westport. Calling hours will be held Tuesday, April 15, from 4:00-7:00PM in the funeral home. To LIGHT A CANDLE, SIGN THE MEMORIAL REGISTER, consult THE GRIEF LIBRARY, or obtain FACILITY DIRECTIONS, go to www.hathawayfunerals.com. or please telephone 508/673-0781.

Donations Information

Contributions in her memory may be made to Southcoast Homecare Hospice & Palliative Care, 200 Mill Rd., Fairhaven, MA 02719.