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Paul E. Trombley, 85, formerly of Ogdensburg

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OGDENSBURG -- A Memorial Service for Paul E. Trombley, age 85, of North Port, FL, and formerly of Ogdensburg, NY, will be held at 11:00am on Friday (July 26, 2024) at the Fox & Murray Funeral Home with Rev. Rob Schirmer officiating.

Entombment will follow at the Oswegatchie Mausoleum.

Calling hours will be held prior to the service from 9:00am to 11:00am at the funeral home.

Mr. Trombley passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, at the HCA Hospice Hospital in Port Charlotte, FL. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Paul is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Beryl Trombley; his son, Christopher (Christina) Trombly of Plainfield, IL; his daughter, Amanda Merrill of Ogdensburg; his sister-in-law, Carolyn Trombley of Lake Whales, FL; grandchildren, Heather Brouse, Leslie Jenkins, Michael Brouse, Mathew Brouse, Kayla (Brequan) Tucker, Ryan Trombley; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was predeceased by his step father, Henry Polniak and siblings, Carol Seguin, Richard, James & Roger Trombley.

Paul was born on December 7, 1938, in Potsdam, a son of the late Wilbur & Ivah (McEwen) Trombley.

He attended Ogdensburg Free Academy and Morristown Central for his education and later pursued millwright and welding talents at BOCES.

Paul proudly served his country in the US Army from 1956 until 1959 as a military police officer and dedicated six years in the reserves.

He married Beryl B. Benyon on July 5, 1958, in Delmere Cheshire, England.

During his career, Paul worked at Diamond National in 1959 and later with General Motors as a millwright & welder for 18 years.

He retired from General Motors in Bedford, IN, in 2000.

Paul found joy in golfing, traveling, visiting the beach, and spending cherished moments with his family and friends.

Paul was a member of the MGA Golf League and the American Legion and VFW.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to a local breast cancer fund or the Leukemia Foundation.

Condolences and fond memories can be shared online at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com.

Paul will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

May he rest in peace, knowing that he was loved and admired by many, and that his legacy of kindness and generosity will live on in the hearts of those he touched.