Paul R Barnard

Paul R Barnard, 79, of Vermilion, died Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Mercy New Life Hospice after a brief illness.

He was born December 1, 1944 in Boston, MA and had been a Northeast Ohio  resident for majority of his life, moving from Massachusetts.

Paul  was a proud veteran of the US Army serving as a Green Beret in the 10th Special Forces Group.

Paul  worked for the United States Postal Office in Westlake and Bay Village  as a mail carrier retiring in 2007.

He enjoyed woodworking, painting, football, and loved to fish.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Judith "Judy" Barnard; son, Jason  Barnard; stepchildren, David (Michelle) Lorenzo, Lisa  (Chris) Tomshack, and Jodi Lorenzo; grandchildren, Devyn and Katelyn Barnard,  Shannon, Christopher and Zack Tomshack,  Aidan and Alexis Schibley, Ashley (Adam) Hughes; and one great-granddaughter, Fynley.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Alice (nee Jackson) Barnard; and daughter in law, Erica Barnard.

Private graveside services will held at Maple Grove Cemetery, Vermilion where the Veterans Council will conduct military honors.

Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.