Paul Georges Bastien, age 80, passed away at home surrounded by his loving wife and family on January 31, 2024. He was born in Southbridge, MA on January 24, 1944 to Laurier G. and Rachel (Dubreuil) Bastien. He is survived by his wife, Wendy of The Villages, FL, his children Michele of Thousand Oaks CA, Paul of Oviedo, FL, Nicole of Holland, MA, and three grandchildren, Zac, Cassandra and Noah. Paul is also survived by his siblings Billy Bastien, Julie Matys, Philip Bastien, extended family and many friends.

Paul attended high school at LaSalette seminary in Enfield, NH. Paul went on to earn a double major in English and Psychology at Worcester State in Massachusetts. While he attended college he worked at Calahan Funeral Home in Worcester, MA.

Paul proudly served his country in the Army and was stationed in Germany.

Paul was a character. When he was young, he ran away from home and joined the circus, he even got his younger brother Billy to swear he wouldn't tell his parents where he was.

Paul worked various jobs in his younger years. Among them was digging graves one summer, installing antennas with his Uncle Charlie, delivering newspapers, and being a manager at the Telegram and Gazette in Southbridge, MA. Paul worked at General Motors in Framingham, MA where he met his current wife, Wendy. They both worked at General Motors until the plant closed at the end of 1989. Paul then joined Saturn in Columbia, TN in January 1990. Paul retired in 2004 and relocated to The Villages, FL.

Paul was an avid fan of all New England sports teams. He was the most passionate about the Red Sox and the Patriots. He never missed watching a Red Sox game. Paul was equally passionate about golf which influenced his decision to move to The Villages, where he could play golf every day, and he did right up to the end. After each round of golf, he would almost always say "I think I found something!" Paul was a good bowler, tournament poker player, tennis, and pickleball player. Paul was a good Brother, Father, Husband, and Friend. He will truly be missed.