Orrington - Paul J. Shumaker, 85, husband of Gladys (Parsons) Shumaker, passed away at his home in Orrington, this past Saturday evening, January 7, 2023. He was born April 1, 1937, in Bangor, the son of Francis D. and Helen I. (Parker) Shumaker.

Paul graduated from Brewer High in 1956. He served as a cook in the Army National Guard from '56 to'62 and he worked in the meat industry after school to retirement owning his own meat market from '73 to '87. During retirement he golfed, gardened and crafted gnome walking sticks which he donated to special fundraising causes. Paul played weekly penny poker for 60 years with many great guys over the decades beginning as the youngest and ending as one of the eldest players. Paul was also a member of East Orrington Congregational Church, EOCC, serving in the choir for many years.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Gladys of Orrington, are three children, Eva M. Hopkins (David) of Ellsworth, Paul "Joe" Shumaker (Mary) of Biddeford, and Henry D. Shumaker (Cathy) of Holden; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren who all adored him. His love, work ethic and smiles guided us all through our lives; one sibling, Louis Shumaker (Nancy) of Orrington; one sister-in-law, Lorraine Shumaker (Louisiana); several nieces and nephews. Paul was predeceased by siblings, Irene Mills (Mandred), Don Shumaker (Mary Lee), Barbara Miller (Wally) and Roger Shumaker.

A service honoring Paul's life will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2023, at East Orrington Congregational Church lead by Pastor Carl Schreiber.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either EOCC, 38 Johnson Mill Road, Orrington, ME 04428 or St. Joseph's Hospice, care of St. Joseph Healthcare, P.O. Box 403, Bangor, ME 04402-0403. Arrangements by Kiley & Foley Funeral Service, Brewer and Bangor. Messages and memories may be shared with his family on the tribute wall of kileyandfoley.com.