It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing

of Archie J. Paradis of Sumner, Maine on November 24, 2024, at the age

of 87.

The eldest child of the late Arthur and Pearl Paradis, Archie was born in

Fort Kent, Maine, on April 16, 1937, Archie followed his father’s

footsteps into the woods of Maine as a logger. During tough times, the

family traveled south and began a new life in Chelsea, Massachusetts

where he met his future wife, June. and married on July 2, 1955.

Archie leaves behind June, his loving and devoted wife of almost 70

years and his children Wayne Paradis and his fiancée, Rebecca, Mark

Paradis and his wife Nancy, Alan Paradis and his wife Bethany, Stephen

Paradis and his wife, Stacey, and daughter Yvonne Miller and her

husband Chris, and son-in law Stanley of his late daughter Michelle as

well as his cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren who he

loved dearly that put a sparkle in his eye.

Archie was loved and admired by all his brothers and sisters, along with

many nieces and nephews to carry on his legacy.

Archie, who was extremely family oriented, enjoyed attending an array

of get gatherings with family and friends, especially weddings and

reunions. He was famous for making sure he mailed out a birthday card

and of course the tradition of sending out Christmas cards every year.

There are so many memories of laughter, dancing to his favorite songs,

and sharing stories of the old days that will be etched in the hearts and

minds of all who knew him.

May we all cherish the memories, stories, and dance the night away in

the spring of 2025 for a Celebration of Life in honor of the one and only

the “Big A”. It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing

of Archie J. Paradis of Sumner, Maine on November 24, 2024, at the age

of 87.

The eldest child of the late Arthur and Pearl Paradis, Archie was born in

Fort Kent, Maine, on April 16, 1937, Archie followed his father’s

footsteps into the woods of Maine as a logger. During tough times, the

family traveled south and began a new life in Chelsea, Massachusetts

where he met his future wife, June. and married on July 2, 1955.

Archie leaves behind June, his loving and devoted wife of almost 70

years and his children Wayne Paradis and his fiancée, Rebecca, Mark

Paradis and his wife Nancy, Alan Paradis and his wife Bethany, Stephen

Paradis and his wife, Stacey, and daughter Yvonne Miller and her

husband Chris, and son-in law Stanley of his late daughter Michelle as

well as his cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren who he

loved dearly that put a sparkle in his eye.

Archie was loved and admired by all his brothers and sisters, along with

many nieces and nephews to carry on his legacy.

Archie, who was extremely family oriented, enjoyed attending an array

of get gatherings with family and friends, especially weddings and

reunions. He was famous for making sure he mailed out a birthday card

and of course the tradition of sending out Christmas cards every year.

There are so many memories of laughter, dancing to his favorite songs,

and sharing stories of the old days that will be etched in the hearts and

minds of all who knew him.

May we all cherish the memories, stories, and dance the night away in

the spring of 2025 for a Celebration of Life in honor of the one and only

the “Big A”.