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Paul R. Horsman, Jr.
AUBURN - Paul R. Horsman, Jr. of Auburn, NY passed away July 19, 2024 at The Commons on St. Anthony Street at age 95. He was born in Middleboro, Mass.
Paul was a model builder concentrating on circuses. After high school he worked on the James M. Cole Circus out of PennYan, NY and the Ringling Bros Circus. Along with his wife Lois, he belonged to three circus organizations and continued his circus interests visiting friends on shows. He proudly served two years in the U.S. Army, 43rd Infantry Division, one year in Germany.
In 1956 he went to work as a Railway Mail Clerk in the US Postal Department. He later worked as a letter carrier in the Fryeburg, Maine and Auburn, NY post offices, retiring in 1986.
He was predeceased by his parents, a sister Dorothy Hesketh and niece Louise Carbary. Paul leaves behind his devoted wife, of 55 years, Lois Smith Horsman; niece, Martha DuPuis (Gary Williams); nephews: John and Nathaniel Williams; sister-in-law, Joanne Smith; nephews: Stanley Smith (Kelly) and Douglas (Kim) Smith; great-nephew, Carl S. Smith IV (Ashley); and great-nieces: Heather Bryant and Valery Facey (Ben).
The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 24, 2024 from 11:00 AM to NOON followed by a service at Langham Funeral Home, LLC. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Fleming. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Throop Fire Department or to a charity of choice in Paul's memory. If you wish, please visit www.Langhamfuneralhomellc.com to leave a condolence for the family.
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Debbie Clark
August 1, 2024
I´m so very sorry to hear about Paul´s passing. He was such a wonderful person and he took me out on his route and showed me how to case and deliver the mail when I first started at the Post Office in Auburn. He was always so nice to work with. My condolences to Lois.
Debbie Clark
Cindy Seymour
July 24, 2024
I'm saddened to hear Paul's earthly journey has ended, but I'm sure heaven's gain is a blessing to those that greeted him!
I was still a child when he and Lois, my Dad's 1st cousin, married. He fit into the family perfectly with his love for the circus. Although due to distance, I seldom spent time with them, whenever I did I so enjoyed his company and enthusiasm in telling stories!!
Lois, my heart aches for your loss, may our loving, merciful and gracious Lord comfort you at this time and in the days ahead.
All my love,
Cindy
Edward Charles Sr.
July 24, 2024
My prayers and condolences to Paul´s wife Lois, and Family. I worked with Paul at the Auburn Post Office back in the day. Paul was always a Gentleman and a good friend. He never had a bad word about Anyone. After we Retired, we would see each other at Mc Donalds. Lois was always with him. Tom Guzzo, Paul and I. We. We´re all Army Veterans.and worked at the Post Office we would do much reminiscing. Paul would forget that Lois was waiting for him at the door..Tom and I would remind him that Lois was waiting for Him. With A big Smile on his face He Would Say,"I Guess I´ve Got to go"! In His New England Accent. Paul will be greatly missed by all who we´re fortunate enough to have known Him.
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