Published in the July 19, 2019 edition.
PEABODY — Paul F. Markham, 89, passed away at Brooksby Village in Peabody on July 13, 2019.
Paul F Markham was blessed with a large and loving family. He is survived by his wife Claire, whom he met on the beach in Gloucester nearly 70 years ago, his children Ellen, Jane, Susan, Paul, John and Mary, his grandchildren Mira and Julia, May and Sean, Paul and Lauren, Jimmy and Owen, Nina and Jude. A longtime Melrose resident, Paul moved to Brooksby Village in Peabody three years ago with Claire, a perfect way to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary.
Paul attended Georgetown Preparatory School, Villanova University, and Boston University School of Law. He was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 1958. Paul was appointed Assistant United States Attorney by Senator Robert Kennedy in 1964 and in 1966 became the United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts. He remained the U.S. Attorney until 1969 when he resigned to work in private practice. He completed many a crossword puzzle on his daily commute on the Orange Line from Oak Grove to his State Street office until he retired from practicing law in 2004.
Paul was well liked by all. He would always be willing to help someone whether family, friends, friends of friends, relatives, and neighbors; it did not matter he would always find time to help. Paul will be greatly missed by his loving wife, six children, 10 grandchildren as well as his countless friends and extended family.
Visitation was held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose, on Wednesday, July 17. Funeral procession was from Gately Funeral Home on Thursday morning July 18, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary’s Church, 9 Herbert St. Melrose. Interment with Military Honors at Wyoming Cemetery in Melrose. Relatives and friends were respectfully invited to attend. Paul was a U.S. Coast Guard Korean War veteran. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to in Paul’s name to Catholic Charities, 275 West Broadway, Boston, MA 02127 or @ www.ccab.org. To send a message of condolence please visit www.gatelyfh.com
