Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | St. Lawrence County, NY
LOUISVILLE -- Paul A. Brailsford, age 55, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 2, 2026, at his home in Louisville, NY.
There will be no public calling hours or funeral services.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at the Massena VFW Post No. 1143 located at 101 W Hatfield Street starting at 2:00 pm.
rrangements are under the care and direction of the Phillips Memorial Home in Massena.
Paul was born in Exeter, NH on April 4, 1971, to the late Mary (Linehan) and Richard A. Brailsford Jr. He attended school at Madrid-Waddington graduating Class of 1990.
He then continued his education at Mater Dei College, in Ogdensburg, NY, where he obtained his Business Administration degree graduating Magna cum laude.
After graduating Paul decided to try "big city" life and moved to Nashua, NH. While there he started working at United Health Group. He left behind a lot of close friends when he decided after 10 years to move back to Northern New York.
Following his return Paul worked various customer service jobs and which often meant, working a second job. Most notably was the time he spent at Tim Hortons and Rosarios, finally settling at Rosarios.
He is survived by a sister, Patricia Burleigh, of Louisville; his brothers, Robert “Bob” and Lee Brailsford, both of Massena; David Brailsford of Chase Mills, NY; and Richard Brailsford of Manchester, NH. Several nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by Gary “Dad” and Linda “Mom” and second sister, Susan Pecore, who all had a great effect on him as his second family. Paul was predeceased by his brothers, Joseph Lee, James Paul, Brian Brailsford and a nephew, Justin R. Brailsford. He also leaves behind his K9 companion, “Nina” and feline friend, “Mama”.
Paul enjoyed watching old movies and loved the wintertime season. He had a love for cooking and baking and spending time at the Casino with family and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to Potsdam Humane Society, 17 Madrid Ave. Potsdam, NY 13676
Online condolences, memories, pictures, and memorial trees may be shared with the family by visiting his memorial page at www.PhillipsMemorial.com.
