WILTON – Paul Newell Mosher, 94, passed away peacefully May 16, 2013, at his home. Paul was born June 7, 1918, in Wilton, son of Clare and Maude (Newell) Mosher.
His early years were spent living on a farm, learning the value of hard work, and the importance of interdependence with family and neighbors. He attended primary school at “The White Schoolhouse” in Wilton, through grade eight. Paul graduated in 1936 from Wilton Academy. In 1941 he received a Bachelor of Science degree in dairy husbandry from University of Maine, Orono. In 1961 Paul earned a Masters of Science degree in agronomy from the same university. Since 1962 Paul’s career was devoted almost exclusively to Maine’s potato industry. He worked for 32 years at University of Maine Cooperative Extension Service, and devoted himself to working with Maine potato growers. Paul married Bertha Emery, in 1941. Paul was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was generous with his time and his possessions. Paul was a master of husbandry as it related to gardening, hunting, boating, fishing and enjoying the outdoors in all of its moods. He valued self-sufficiency and lived in that manner throughout his life. Paul was a wonderful storyteller. He entertained family and friends with stories, some true, some questionable. He played harmonica and recited poetry by memory, particularly enjoying “The Cremation of Sam McGee.”
He was predeceased by his wife, parents; brother, Philip Mosher; sister-in-law, Veronica Mosher; and brother-in-law, Cecil Frost. Paul is survived by a sister, Thelma (Mosher) Frost of Wilton; three sons, Peter and wife, Karen, of Manchester, Dale and wife, Diana, of Bowdoinham, and Wayne and wife, Loretta, of Coarsfield, Calif.; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and a number of dear friends.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at Wiles Remembrance Center, 136 High St., Wilton, where family and friends are invited to call 6-8 p.m. Friday. After the services, a reception with light refreshments will be hosted by his family – place to be announced. Private inurnment later next week will take place at Lakeview Cemetery, Wilton. Remembrance gifts may be given to Wilton Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 337, Wilton, ME 04294. Tributes and condolences may be shared with his family at www.wilesrc.com.
Paul Newell Mosher
