Paul James Kearns

Paul James Kearns, 74, long time resident of Milford, NH, passed away suddenly at his home, on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024.

Paul was born on August 9, 1950 in Brookline, Massachusetts, a son of the late Fredrick and Mildred (James) Kearns.

He was a graduate of Alvirne High School in Hudson, New Hampshire. He spent 34 years of his career as a fleet manager for Unifirst Uniform Services in Nashua, New Hampshire, where he retired at the age of 68.

Paul was an avid stock race car enthusiast. He loved stock car racing which he did in his youth at Hudson Speedway. He had a passion for building model cars from scratch. He had entered multiple contests with his works of art. He enjoyed doing restoration work on his 1963 Studebaker Champ in his barn and could often be found at the local hobby shop as a part time employee.

He was a proud husband, father, and Papa. He is survived by his wife, Carol (Arel) Kearns, daughter Kellie Danis and her husband Paul Danis, and granddaughter Samantha Shattuck and her husband Tristyn Shattuck. He was loved dearly by his family and friends. He will be missed.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, November 25th from 9:30am to 11:30am in the Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford. Burial will follow at 12:00pm in Riverside Cemetery, 454 Nashua Street, Milford. In lieu of flowers, donations in Paul’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 or by visiting their website at www.diabetes.org. Arrangements are in the care of Smith & Heald Funeral Home.