Bangor - Paul R. Staples, 74, husband of Betty J. (Kingsbury) Staples, died Dec. 2, 2010, at a Bangor hospital. He was born Feb. 20, 1936, in Brewer, the son of Isaac E. and Madeline N. (Renouf) Staples. Paul attended schools in Brewer. He served in the Air Force from 1953 to 1957, and worked for Eastern Fine Paper for 40 years. Paul loved his family and spending time with them. He also loved being on the water and was at peace the most when out in his boat. Surviving in addition to his wife of Bangor are three children, Kansas Bernard and her husband, Edward, of Anchorage, Alaska, Paul Kingsbury of Orono and Heather Jane (Staples) Chapman and her husband, Skyler R. Chapman, of Bangor; four grandchildren, Edward Bernard of Alaska, Marc Bernard of Idaho, Brittney Renee Kingsbury of Orono and Noah Skyler Paul Chapman, his baby grandson of Bangor; one brother, Ralph Staples and his wife, Elisabeth, of Bangor; a special sister-in-law, Caroline Laird of Bangor, who was with him when it meant the most; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Robert and Richard Staples; and two sisters, Carol Staples and Dorothy Giles. Family and friends may visit 3-5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6, at Kiley & Foley Funeral Service, 69 State St., Brewer, where a service honoring his life will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Dr. Rex Garrett, Eastern Maine Medical Center chaplaincy director, presiding. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in the spring. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to CancerCare of Maine, care of Healthcare Charities, P.O. Box 931, Bangor, ME 04402-0931 or American Council of the Blind of Maine, P.O. Box 9715-121, Portland, Maine 04101.
My Cousin
People never knew just how much he meant to me and you
They knew him by name, but it's still not the same
His eyes so bright, his smile so wide
We always let him know we were right there by his side
Now he's gone from me and you
Now we have no reason to be blue
We loved him, he loved us
And we have to try not to fuss
He said goodbye and gave you a kiss
Now all we can do is reminis
Why does God take the best to love
Up to that great big world up above?
His memory will never leave
His kind and gentle smile will always be seen
Never forget him, never let him leave your mind
Tell him you love him, just one more time.
By: Carolyn Hoomana
My Cousin
People never knew just how much he meant to me and you
They knew him by name, but it's still not the same
His eyes so bright, his smile so wide
We always let him know we were right there by his side
Now he's gone from me and you
Now we have no reason to be blue
We loved him, he loved us
And we have to try not to fuss
He said goodbye and gave you a kiss
Now all we can do is reminis
Why does God take the best to love
Up to that great big world up above?
His memory will never leave
His kind and gentle smile will always be seen
Never forget him, never let him leave your mind
Tell him you love him, just one more time.
By: Carolyn Hoomana
Bangor - Paul R. Staples, 74, husband of Betty J. (Kingsbury) Staples, died Dec. 2, 2010, at a Bangor hospital. He was born Feb. 20, 1936, in Brewer, the son of Isaac E. and Madeline N. (Renouf) Staples. Paul attended schools in Brewer. He served in the Air Force from 1953 to 1957, and worked for Eastern Fine Paper for 40 years. Paul loved his family and spending time with them. He also loved being on the water and was at peace the most when out in his boat. Surviving in addition to his wife of Bangor are three children, Kansas Bernard and her husband, Edward, of Anchorage, Alaska, Paul Kingsbury of Orono and Heather Jane (Staples) Chapman and her husband, Skyler R. Chapman, of Bangor; four grandchildren, Edward Bernard of Alaska, Marc Bernard of Idaho, Brittney Renee Kingsbury of Orono and Noah Skyler Paul Chapman, his baby grandson of Bangor; one brother, Ralph Staples and his wife, Elisabeth, of Bangor; a special sister-in-law, Caroline Laird of Bangor, who was with him when it meant the most; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Robert and Richard Staples; and two sisters, Carol Staples and Dorothy Giles. Family and friends may visit 3-5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6, at Kiley & Foley Funeral Service, 69 State St., Brewer, where a service honoring his life will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Dr. Rex Garrett, Eastern Maine Medical Center chaplaincy director, presiding. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in the spring. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to CancerCare of Maine, care of Healthcare Charities, P.O. Box 931, Bangor, ME 04402-0931 or American Council of the Blind of Maine, P.O. Box 9715-121, Portland, Maine 04101.
My Cousin
People never knew just how much he meant to me and you
They knew him by name, but it's still not the same
His eyes so bright, his smile so wide
We always let him know we were right there by his side
Now he's gone from me and you
Now we have no reason to be blue
We loved him, he loved us
And we have to try not to fuss
He said goodbye and gave you a kiss
Now all we can do is reminis
Why does God take the best to love
Up to that great big world up above?
His memory will never leave
His kind and gentle smile will always be seen
Never forget him, never let him leave your mind
Tell him you love him, just one more time.
By: Carolyn Hoomana
My Cousin
People never knew just how much he meant to me and you
They knew him by name, but it's still not the same
His eyes so bright, his smile so wide
We always let him know we were right there by his side
Now he's gone from me and you
Now we have no reason to be blue
We loved him, he loved us
And we have to try not to fuss
He said goodbye and gave you a kiss
Now all we can do is reminis
Why does God take the best to love
Up to that great big world up above?
His memory will never leave
His kind and gentle smile will always be seen
Never forget him, never let him leave your mind
Tell him you love him, just one more time.
By: Carolyn Hoomana
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