Paul Raymond

Szafir

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Paul Raymond Szafir, age 74, of Troy, NH. Paul passed away from complications relating to COPD on October 30, 2026. True to his nature, Paul never complained. Was a kind, gentle man who will be greatly missed.

Paul was born on February 19, 1952, to Joseph and Alice Szafir in Framingham, MA. After graduating Medway High School in 1970, he served three years in the United States Air Force. Following his honorable discharge, he then spent over 30 years as a Lieutenant for the Massachusetts Department of Corrections, serving at the Norfolk and the Shirley facilities until his retirement He retired in 2005 and then worked for over 10 years at New Hampshire Ball Bearings in Peterborough, NH, until his retirement in 2017.

Paul was a hardworking man, who also held several part-time jobs throughout the years, including working at his wife Gail’s Bel-Air Gardens Florist and Greenhouse shop in Bellingham Massachusetts in the 1990's.

Paul was a man who wore many hats. He was the bugler for the MCI Honor Guard and played “Taps” at services for officers who passed. He also enjoyed his time as a Civil War re-enactor in the Georgia 12th Company F Civil War Re-enactment Group, and played guitar for the Shades of Gray Civil War Era Camp Band. He had great love for the many cats and dogs we had over the years. His hobbies included playing cribbage, hunting, fishing, and watching sports of any kind. He was a passionate, lifelong Patriots and Red Sox fan.

Paul is survived by his wife of 40 years, Gail Szafir, longtime friend and co-caregiver, Kent Monroe, his six siblings, Peter and wife Karen of Franklin MA, Cheryl Szafir of Roxboro, NC, Michael and wife Carol of Port Charlotte, FL, Jodi Szafir Lobisser of Medway, MA, Ronald Szafir and wife Heather of Strafford Springs, CT, Kevin Szafir of Middleboro, MA, brother-in-law Brian Campbell and his wife, Paula Wright of Cambridge, MA, brother-in-law Dennis Rivet and his wife and sister-in-law, Beth Rivet of Glendale, RI, and many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews.

In keeping with Paul’s wishes, funeral services will be private and observed at the convenience of his family.

In remembrance of Paul, “Try a little kindness.”