J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Tourigny, Paul William.

Monday, October 17, 2005

Major Paul William Tourigny, U. S. Army (Retired), of Sutherland, VA, passed away Monday, October 17, 2005 after a long battle with cancer. Formerly of Lewiston, Maine, he was the son of the late Conrad W. and Carmen Perreault Tourigny. He was a graduate of Lewiston High School and ROTC graduate of Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont receiving commission in USA Signal Corps. Major Tourigny served in the U. S. Army in various military capacities including 12 years in overseas duty and service in Vietnam for which he was awarded the Bronze Star. He was a world traveler and adventurer who enjoyed long-distance backpacking and hiking, and belonged to numerous hiking organizations. In addition, he was a member of Lewiston Lodge of Elks, life member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, life member of Military Officers Association of America, a member of American Legion Post 22 of Lewiston, Maine, and a member of St. John Catholic Church, Dinwiddie, VA. He was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia C. Charest. Major Tourigny is survived by his wife, Shirley M. Tourigny of Sutherland, VA; step-son, Jed M. Birch of Columbus, Ohio; nephew, John W. Charest of Franklin, Massachusetts; and niece, Diana C. Stevens of Annandale, VA. A Rosary Service will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, October 22, 2005 followed by a Mass of the Resurrection at 11:00 AM at St. John Catholic Church, Dinwiddie. Interment with full military honors will be at 1:00 PM Wednesday, December 21, 2005 at Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Extension, 150 South Wacker Drive, 20th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

My husband and I knew Paul for many years through
the ATC. We hung out together for many conferences and when we began to get too old to hike much, instead, went on the excursions. He tried to get us to join the C&A Assoc. but we never got around to it, besides living in N.C. I first met him in Cullowhee when our club had the conference at WCU. His room was down from mine and had a pair of drawn big feet on the door which intrigued me. Later, when I met him, I could see why. He was always full of fun, sensitive to every situation and a good friend. The world will be a duller place without him.

Posted by: Ginny Alford at December 30, 2005 02:15 PM

I would like to express my condolences to you and your family. I just found out about Paul's passing. I remember Paul from my early childhood, infact, he was a great friend of my family and was there when I came home from the hospital after my birth in 1961. My brother Jay Votel will try to make the service at Arlington to represent our family. Paul was a great man and will be missed. You are in my prayers,
James Votel
Miami Florida

Posted by: James Votel at December 8, 2005 04:28 PM

Shirley, our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God bless and comfort you. We were sad to hear of Paul's passing, but know that he is at peace with our Lord.
Sincerely, John & Louise

Posted by: John & Louise Wamsley at October 21, 2005 11:10 AM

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU SHIRLEY, WE WILL BE TELLING THERESA THIS WEEKEND. SHE WILL BE SAD TO KNOW HE LEFT BEFORE HER. HOPEFULLY HE SAVES HER A SEAT. HE WAS VERY INTELLIGENT,KIND,THOUGHTFUL AND HUMOROUS WITH MY GRANDMOTHER AND TO ALL OF US. THERESA ALWAYS LOOKED FORWARD TO HIS HOMECOMINGS WHEN HE WAS OFF ON AN ADVENTURE. OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. SINCERELY,
TINA,CAMILLE,CLAUDETTE,RENE DIONNE AND WARMEST THOUGHTS FROM THERESA BOUCHARD.

Posted by: THERESA BOUCHARD, RENE & CLAUDETTE DIONNE, TINA & CAMILLE DIONNE at October 19, 2005 05:56 PM

I knew Paul from HealthSteps at Bates College in Maine. I was his walking instructor for many years. He delighted all of us at the 6 am morning walks, and there was never a dull moment with Paul around. He had many friends here, and we were sad to have him leave Maine. I know through his wife's many e mails that he went through lots with his illness over the past couple of years. My thoughts are with you. He is a great memory to us I am greatful to have known him.

Linda L. Nadeau RN

Posted by: Linda Nadeau at October 19, 2005 08:41 AM