Rash's Surname Index
Notes for John M. PAXSON
John M. Paxson, formerly of Berwyn John M. Paxson, 79 formerly of Berwyn died on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015 at Fair Acres Geriatric Center, after a long illness. John was born on Jan. 1, 1936 in West Chester to the late Edgar and Elizabeth Eachus Paxson. John attended the Thaddeus Stevens Trade School for two years and was a carpenter for most of his life at private schools, including The Shipley School and the Melmark Home. While at Melmark John was involved in multiple aspects both socially and operationally where he shared his compassion and commitment for children and adults with special needs. He was the Assistant Fire Chief of the West Whiteland Fire Company for 20 years and has been a Friend of Bill W. for 38 years. John was a long time member of Paoli Presbyterian Church and taught Sunday School. John loved his family and spoke proudly of his children and grandchildren. John is survived by his former wife, Jean D. Paxson of Malvern; son, Douglas J. Paxson (Marta) of Exton, and daughters, Diane Downs of LaGrange, Ky., Donna Richardson (Floyd) of Mooresville, Ind. and Jill Stafford (John) of Christiana, Pa. He leaves behind his brother Edgar Paxson (Mary Ann) of Providence, R.I.; as well as his beloved grandchildren Sarah Haider (Zain), Katie Gawryluk (Chris), Doug Paxson, Jesse Myers, Drew Myers, Rachel Stafford, and Amy Stafford. Relatives and friends are invited to attend John's interment on Monday, Feb. 2 at 10:30 a.m at Paoli Presbyterian Church's urn garden, 225 South Valley Road Paoli, PA 19301, followed by his life celebration service at 11 a.m. in Paoli Presbyterian Church's Chapel.
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