Douglas James Pauly

June 26, 1952 - July 22, 2017

Douglas James Pauly, 65, of Merrimack, NH, passed away unexpectedly at his home Saturday, July 22, 2017. He was born June 26, 1952 in Melrose, MA to Marcia (Cranston) and James Pauly. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was a Vietnam War Veteran who voluntarily enlisted in the United States Air Force and would always go out of his way to speak to other veterans. He was an employee for Bristol, Myers, Squibb of 32 years as a Senior HVAC Technician. He was passionate about MG cars, cats, and casinos. He was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots. Doug is survived by his mother Marcia Pauly, his wife Joni, his children Doug and David, his step children Ryan, Lisa, and Lori, his 6 grandchildren, as well as his two sisters Cindy and Linda. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, July 27th from 5pm - 7:30pm, with a Service of Remembrance beginning at 7:30pm in the DUMONT-SULLIVAN FUNERAL HOME, 50 FERRY ST., IN HUDSON, NH. A Cemetery Chapel Service with Military Honors will be held the next day, Friday, at 11am in the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 111 Glenallen St., Winchendon, MA. All may meet at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Doug’s loving memory to the DAV- Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.