FARMINGTON — Paul S. Heath, 78, of New Vineyard passed April 19, 2010 following a short illness at Edgewood Manor Rehab. & Living Center.

He was born in Farmington, Sept. 8, 1931 the son of Everett R. and Anna S. (Brackett) Heath. He graduated from Farmington High in 1951. While in high school, he pitched for the baseball team, and worked for Smith’s wood turning mill in New Vineyard. He married Mable Merrill on his birthday in 1952. Paul was drafted into the U.S. Army and served his country while stationed in Berlin, Germany. Upon returning home he went to work for Wright & Pierce Land Surveyors, and then for Forsters Mfg. He then became the postmaster for the town of New Vineyard for many years, retiring as a rural carrier in 1991.

He was raised in the Davis Masonic Lodge in Strong and after that lodge closed he transferred to Blue Mt Lodge # 67 in Phillips. He also was a member of the Maine Sheriff’s Assoc. and a lifetime member of the New Vineyard Fire Dept.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years; a daughter, Deborah Heath Hinkley and her husband, Linwood, of Wilton; a son, Steven Heath and his wife, Lorraine, of New Vineyard; two grandchildren, Matthew and his wife, Sherry, and Scott; three great-grandchildren, Samantha, Paul and Valerianne; two sisters, Norma Nile and Marjorie Howard; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and his special kitty, Kay.

He was predeceased by four sisters, Joyce “Skippy,” Virginia, Kay and Elaine; a brother Colon; and a special friend David Skillings.

Friday April 23, 2010 a funeral service was held at Adams-McFarlane Funeral & Cremation Svc. in Farmington, with Rev. Gary Bestwick officiating.

Interment will be at a later date.

Those wishing may make donations in Paul’s memory to the charity of one’s choice.

Online condolences may be made to the family at the funeral home’s Web site www.adamsmcfarlane.com.