Paul Douglas Dryden

1944 - 2017

Paul Douglas Dryden obituary, 1944-2017, Charlotte, NC

BORN

1944

DIED

2017

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Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service

5301 Albemarle Road

Charlotte, North Carolina

Paul Dryden Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 13, 2017.

Paul Douglas Dryden, 72, passed away Wednesday, September 13. 2017.
Born in York, Maine on December 1, 1944, he was the son of the late James and Mary Quinn Dryden.
A member of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church in Charlotte, Paul graduated from Portsmouth High School, attended Paul Smith's College, and retired as an Industrial Radiographer from Consolidated NDE. He enjoyed attending Panthers games and watching NASCAR races. He was kind, gentle, creative, hard-working, and an excellent Grandpa.
Survivors include his wife, Deborah Gayle (Ballard) Dryden; 2 sons, Paul E. Dryden and wife, Kathleen, and Christopher Dryden and wife, Christine; 6 grandchildren, Gabriel, June, Beatrice, Patrick, Eric, and Lily; a sister, Patricia Perley and husband, Jim; a brother, John Dryden, and brother-in-law, Paul Owen; and 5 nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by a sister, Kathleen Owen.
Visitation is planned for Friday, September 22, 2017 at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, 4207 Shamrock Dr., Charlotte, NC 28215 at 10:00 am, with funeral mass to be celebrated at 11:00 am. Private committal services will take place at Charlotte Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Ronald McDonald House, 1613 East Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28207 or Hospice and Palliative Care, Charlotte Region, 1420 East 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28204.
Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service is assisting the family.

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September 20, 2017

Kevin Williams

Debbie, you and your family are in our prayers. You have our deepest condolences.

September 18, 2017

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Sharon Sharpe-Little

Deb, May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. God Bless You

September 18, 2017

My deepest sympathy for your family and friends . May cherished memories comfort you in your time of sorrow . Psalms 147 : 3

September 16, 2017

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Debbie,
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September 15, 2017

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Christine & Chris... our deepest condolences and sympathy to you and your family. We'll keep you guys in our thoughts and prayers.

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10:00 a.m.

Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church

4207 Shamrock Dr., Charlotte, NC

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22

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church

4207 Shamrock Dr., Charlotte, NC

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Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service

5301 Albemarle Road, Charlotte, NC 28212-3611

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