DOVER-FOXCROFT – Paul Allen Knaut Jr., 91, husband of the late Elizabeth “Betty” (Southworth) Knaut, passed away Aug. 14, 2008, at his residence. He was born July 9, 1917, in Quincy, Mass., the son of Paul A. and Marion (Tirrell) Knaut. Paul attended Quincy High School and Thayer Academy, Braintree, Mass., where he was known for his talent as an exhibition ballroom dancer. He attended Northeast University and the University of Maine, Orono, where he later taught courses on photography. His college career was interrupted when he was drafted into World War II. He later moved to Dover-Foxcroft and became a pioneer in Maine scenic photography. He was nationally recognized for his postcards, calendars and 3-D reels depicting the Maine coast and wilderness areas. He was also an amateur weatherman, recording for NOAA and broadcasting on local radio and television stations for more than a decade. Paul was predeceased by his wife, Betty; his son, Frank; and his granddaughter, Rae. He is survived by a son, Paul Allen Knaut III and his wife, Loretta; a daughter, Cynthia Knaut; a daughter-in-law, Valerie Knaut; five grandchildren and a great-grandson. Friends are invited to call 6-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, at Lary Funeral Home, Dover-Foxcroft. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, at Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church with the Rev. Heather Kurtz officiating. A reception for family and friends will be held after the service at the church. Burial will be in the family lot at Rural Grove Cem-etery. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Jimmy Fund, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, Sixth Floor, Brook-line, MA 02445-7226 or Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church, P.O. Box 328, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426. Messages of condolence and memories may be expressed at www.laryfuneralhome.com.
PAUL ALLEN KNAUT JR.
