On Thursday May 28, 2020, Paul William Stetson, 79 passed to the beyond while surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late William Paul Stetson, MD. and Cathryn Johnson Stetson Stevenson; also, he leaves his sister Elizabeth (Greg) Chichester of Clinton, CT. With his wife and sweetheart Sandra St. George Stetson they have two sons; William St. George Stetson and Dwight Alexander Stetson who along with his wife Kimberly Lussier Stetson leave two granddaughters, Elizabeth and Amanda Stetson.
Paul was a 1959 graduate of North Haven High School. He has a Bachelors in Arts and Sciences from the University of Connecticut, a Masters in Biology from Southern Connecticut State University, and from the University of New Haven an MBA and a Senior Professional Certificate in Financial Accounting. He also served 26 years active and reserve in the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Air Force. Although he did a small amount of teaching at the college, high school and adult level, most of the working years were spent as the senior financial person at many small businesses.
During working years and into retirement, Paul was always involved with volunteer work in numerous organizations both as a participant and as a Board member; of particular note was his service to the Institute of Management Accountants where he served at local, regional and national levels and did become a National Vice President. Other volunteer activities are numerous and diverse; two unexpected, might be that he was a state certificated sexual assault crisis counselor and a Chevalier with the Amenti del Vino wine society. Along with great love of nature and the outdoors, he was an avid reader. Never ending was his joy of travel especially with Sandra.
The Stetson family would like to thank CT Hospice and the West Haven VA Hospital for his exceptional care and compassion. Burial will be at the Hamden Plains Cemetery on Saturday June 6th, 10:00 am with full Military Honors. The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue has been entrusted with the arrangements. To honor Paul a contribution to the Connecticut Botanical Society, P.O. Box 9004, New Haven, CT 06532 would be most appreciated.
RIP Paul
Condolences to the families.
God bless.
So sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. I only new Paul through Friendship Force. He was a sweet and helpful person. Love to the family.
Paul and I were classmates at Hamden Hall Country Day School for many years. He and I were also classmates in our sophomore year at Williston Academy, after which I lost track of Paul. I have many fond memories of him. I have some photos of Paul taken of our Hamden Hall class photos copies of which I would be willing to share with Paul’s family.
Rest in peace Paul, I hope to see you on the “other side”
My deepest sympathy to Sandy and her family. Paul was a fine gentlemen. My condolences also to his sister, Elizabeth Chichester.
Betsy and Greg,
Sincerest sympathies to you and your family from your classmates in NHHS-60. Our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.
Peg (for the whole class)
Sandy, MY deepest sympathy to you. I know how close you and Paul were and how much of a void this will be in your life. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and in the future.
Please give my condolences to Betsy and her family also.
God bless
Paul served as Treasurer for the CT Botanical Society for 20 years. We are grateful for his dedication and will miss him greatly.
Dear Sandy:
I just found out of Paul’s passing. I am so very sorry. Sending heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Paul was a lomg time friend and a wonderful man to know. He learned accounting
with me at Quinnipiac University evening classes many years ago. We both served in
the military and enjoyed talking on endless topics. My thoughts are all positive on
the life I know Paul lived.
Sorry to not have know he had fallen ill.
Mike Meskill