BROWNFIELD — Paul L. Jackson, 84, of Brownfield, passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2013 at Fryeburg Health Care Center.

He was born Dec. 23, 1928 in Center Conway, N.H. and was the only child of Murray S. and Althea (Thurston) Jackson. He was educated in local schools and graduated from Fryeburg Academy in 1947. Paul owned and operated Jackson’s Body Shop and Used Cars for over 35 years at the family farm in Brownfield. He loved cars and restored antique cars in his earlier years. He had a wealth of friends and enjoyed spending time with them. Paul was also an avid hunter and a member of the National Rifle Association. He was a former member of the Brownfield Community Church, as well as an original member of the Brownfield Fire Department. Paul was a 55-year member and Past Master of Mount Moriah Masonic Lodge in Brownfield.

Paul is survived by is wife of 63 years, Carolyn; a daughter, CarolAnn Wright; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

There will be a Masonic graveside service held in the spring at Pine Grove Cemetery in Brownfield.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mount Moriah Masonic Lodge, P.O. Box 57, Brownfield, ME 04010.

Arrangements are made with Wood Funeral Home, Fryeburg. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.woodfuneralhome.org