Bridgton — Paul A. Walker, 81, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, at Bridgton Health Care Center. He was born in Lovell on Nov. 8, 1930, the son of Percy and Irene Walker. He lived in the Lovell area his entire life. He worked at Gerry’s Mill, C. N. Brown and for the Town of Lovell. He helped in building Evergreen Valley and ended with 20 years at Bailey’s Mill before retiring. He also mowed the Lovell cemeteries, library, churches and some private lawns. He was a very hard worker.

After retirement he was often seen at any of the local businesses socializing, such as Wicked Good Store, Rosie’s, Bennett’s Garage and Lovell Village Garage. He never missed a Wednesday night at Dinner Bell in Fryeburg. He belonged to the Lovell Volunteer Fire Company for many years. At the Lovell Old Home Days he was remembered for running the balloon dart game and could occasionally be seen in the dunk tank. He enjoyed attending Fryeburg Fair, going out to eat and, in his younger years, going to dances. He is survived by a daughter, Diana Davis and her husband George of Stow; a sister, Phyllis Chandler of Fryeburg; two grandchildren, George Davis, Jr. and his wife Denise of Denmark, and Eric Davis and his wife Julie of Denmark; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Claire; his brother, William and his wife Laura. Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.chandlerfunerals.com

A celebration of his life will be held in July, details will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers those wishing may make donations in his memory to Lovell Old Home Days, c/o Lovell Town Office, PO Box 236, Center Lovell, ME 04016, or Lovell Volunteer Fire Dept. PO Box 37, Center Lovell, ME 04016. Arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 8 Elm St., Bridgton.