Paul J. Sills

HOLDEN - Paul J. Sills, 48, of Jefferson died peacefully on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Worcester, the son of Donald R. and Patricia P. (Paine) Sills and grew up in Grafton. Paul graduated from Grafton High School and went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree from Merrimack College. For over 18 years Paul worked for Arrow Electronics and left there as Global Project Manager only this past year due to his battle with cancer. Paul had a lifelong passion for music and was a gifted guitar player and singer. Over the years he had played live alongside a band as well as solo. He was an avid runner and had run several marathons locally up until recently. He enjoyed gardening and landscaping and took pride in his lawn and flower beds. Above all he loved his family and enjoyed being a father. Paul is survived by his loving children, Justine and Brandon Sills of Jefferson; his parents, Donald and Patricia Sills; his brother, Michael J. Sills and his husband, Shadi of Quincy; his cousin, Jim LaPierre of Grafton; and his beloved cats, Foosie and Moufie.