DENMARK — Paul F. Kiesman, 75, died peacefully at his home on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, surrounded by his family.

He was born Dec. 3, 1943, at the Bridgton Hospital, the son of Ridgley and Isabelle (True) Kiesman.

Paul graduated from Fryeburg Academy in 1962. He married his sweetheart, Joan Graham, on August 17, 1963, celebrating 56 years last month. He and Joan settled in Denmark, where they raised three children, Paul Jr., Aleta and Steven.

Paul was a caretaker for many properties, he worked as the Denmark Constable and Dog Officer for 34 years, and part-time Oxford County Sheriff Deputy,  and as the Maintenance Director for Winona Camps in Bridgton from 1972 until he retired in 2006. He was also a longtime member of the Denmark Fire Department for over 50 years. He was a Charter Member of the Denmark Lions Club, a Melvin Jones Fellow, and also an Odd Fellow member. Paul enjoyed being outdoors, hunting with his two boys and spending time with his family and friends. He loved his grandchildren and enjoyed playing with them on a regular basis. He had a great sense of humor and a contagious laugh. He and Joan made everyone feel like they where part of the family.

He was predeceased by his mother and father. He is survived by his best friend and wife, Joan; son Paul Jr. and his wife, Leigh of Denmark; daughter Aleta and her husband John of Vergennes, Vermont; son Steven and his girlfriend, Ann, of Kennebunk; his brother Ronald of Sweden; and his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A service of remembrance will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Denmark Municipal Building. Those who wish to remember Paul in a special way may make gifts in his memory to Harvest Hills Animal Shelter in Fryeburg, in memory of his dog Abbie, who passed away a few days before he did.

You are my sunshine.