Paul J. Malboeuf, of Fitchburg

FITCHBURG: Paul J. Malboeuf, 78, of Fitchburg, died Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Health – Alliance – Leominster Hospital. Mr. Malboeuf was born in Northbridge, January 10, 1946, one of three children born to Joseph and Lorraine (LeBlanc) Malboeuf and was a 1965 graduate of Fitchburg High School. Following his graduation from high school, Mr. Malboeuf enlisted and served in the United States Marine Corps attaining the rank of Corporal. He was the recipient of several decorations including the Purple Heart Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. For over 30 years Mr. Malboeuf worked as a Route Salesman for the former Nissen Bread Company, retiring in 1998. He was a member of the Gardner VFW, Leominster Disabled American Veterans Association, Fitchburg Sportsman’s Club and served as a member Funeral Honor Guard Team at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon. He was a charter member of the Vietnam Veterans Association # 116 in Leominster and, in 2016, was selected to be the keynote speaker when the “Wall That Heals” visited Leominster. For over 50 years Mr. Malboeuf raced Homing Pigeons with his son, Scott. He also coached the girls basketball team with his son, Scott, at Montachusett Regional Technical High School during the 2019 season, leading the team to win the District Championship. He leaves his wife of 56 years, Barbara P. (Toland) Malboeuf; two sons, Scott P. Malboeuf and his wife, Nicki, of Fitchburg, Daniel P. Malboeuf and his wife, Alicia, of Apopka, FL; his daughter, Emily L. Vazquez of Fitchburg; seven grandchildren, Mikala Malboeuf, Ileana Vazquez, Paytan Malboeuf, Paige Malboeuf, Mollee Malboeuf, Evan Vazquez and Reya Vazquez as well as his dear four legged friend “Chloe”. He was the brother of the late Robert Malboeuf of Mason, NH and Lucille M. Bedard of Fitchburg. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at the Isabelle & Anderson Funeral Home, 316 Clarendon Street, Fitchburg. Interment will follow at Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 111 Glenallen Street, Winchendon. Mr. Malboeuf’s family will receive relatives and friends at calling hours from 4-7 PM Monday, December 30, 2024 at the Isabelle & Anderson Funeral Home, 316 Clarendon Street, Fitchburg. www.andersonfuneral.com.

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Paul J. Malboeuf, of Fitchburg

January 10, 1946 - December 22, 2024