Paul W. Eisenhaure. -August 22, 1947 – October 19, 2023
Survived by his loving wife Katherine, of Tewksbury, his sons Thomas and Jeffrey, and two grandchildren. He was the youngest of five born to Stephen and Florence (Scott) Eisenhaure, and was predeceased by his siblings Philip, Dolly, Kenneth, and Isabelle. He died at home following a long illness.
Paul grew up in North Reading on his family’s farm on Haverhill St, which he loved and maintained a connection to throughout his life. He was a graduate of North Reading High School, 1965, where he met Katherine LaPerche; they were married in 1970. He earned B.A History and M.A Education degrees from Suffolk University, then pursued a career teaching history, math, and computers in the Boston Public Schools.
Paul had a romantic mind. He spent many happy summer days and nights with family and friends aboard a succession of sailboats that he built or enhanced throughout his life. He kept ship’s logs describing his sailing adventures in detail, frequently adding careful illustrations, hand-drawn maps, and original poems. In his later years he found joy in restoring antique cars and sharing his knowledge with others at local shows.
He is fondly remembered for his wit, humor, patience, imagination, and skill. He loved puns and wordplay, and we suspect that he enjoyed the eye rolls that he generated as much as he did the laughs. He loved to learn, and he loved to explain. He derived great satisfaction from thoughtfully crafting things of all types, whether they be another beautiful piece of furniture for his home, the newest prop for his intricate American Flyer train layout, a lesson plan for his students, a treehouse for his kids, or the perfect joke for anyone who would listen.
A Celebration of Life will be held on November 10, 11:30 am, at 6 Westland Drive, Tewksbury.
I’m saddened to hear about the passing of Paul W. Eisenhaure. We were friends in high school and I’ve thought of him often over the years. I’m forever grateful to him for teaching me to play pool. Rest in peace, friend.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Eisenhouer family. I was so fortunate to have the opportunity to know and care for Paul. You will always be in my heart ❤️