Mr. Paul J. Crowell

February 16, 1930 - May 9, 2019

AUBURN - Paul J. Crowell, 89, a resident of Montello Heights passed away peacefully Thursday May 9th at the Hospice House following a short illness with his loving family by his side. He was born in Portland February 16, 1930 the son of Edward and Edna (Wildes) Crowell. Paul served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict, and continued to serve after the War in England for over 20 years where he met his future wife the former Elizabeth Dolan and together raised their son, James Sadler. He returned to the United States following the death of his wife Elizabeth to be closer to his family and grandchildren here in Maine. Survivors include two grandsons, Paul Sadler and companion Rita Mae Morin, and James Sadler and wife, Tanya all of Lewiston; five brothers Richard and wife Audrey of Auburn, Everett and wife Evelyn of Jacksonville, FL, Philip and wife Joan and Jess and wife Dena all of Burlinton, NC, as well as Kenneth of Auburn; two sisters, Ethel Brooks and husband Dana of Auburn, and Geraldine Zaccardi and husband Richard of Columbus, MN, and special thanks to sister in law Patricia Crowell of Lewiston. Besides his wife Elizabeth he was predeceased by his son James Sadler, his daughter in Law Betsy Sadler as well as six brothers and three sisters. Memorial services honoring Paul’s life will be held 11:00 Thursday May 16th at the funeral home. Committal prayers to follow concluding with military honors at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Lewiston, Family and friends are invited to visit Wednesday 6-8PM at the PINETTE DILLINGHAM & LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com