MANCHESTER - Paul A. Larrabee, 78, of Summerhaven Road died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008, at MaineGeneral Medical Center, Thayer Unit, Waterville. He was born in Augusta on Jan. 18, 1930, the son of Wilbur and Dorothy (Larracey) Larrabee. He graduated from Cony High School and had worked as a clerk for Augusta Supply Company and later for Augusta Pipe and Supply until his retirement. Paul had also worked for Don's Electric and Crowell Plumbing and Heating. After his retirement, he worked part time at Senior Spectrum and at Penney Memorial United Baptist Church, where he served as deacon and was a member of the choir. He married Beverly Young on March 27, 1948. Paul had been very active in Rainbow and had served on the advisory board for several years. He also served on the North Manchester Meeting House Cemetery Board. Paul was a Past Master of the Bethlehem Masonic Lodge 35, Augusta; and a member of the Queen Esther Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, Hallowell, and the Kora Shriners of Lewiston. He served three terms as Worthy Patron of Rose of Sharon Chapter, Augusta. His hobbies included motorcycling, square dancing and camping. He was a member of the Retreads Motorcycle Club. He was predeceased by his father, Wilbur Larrabee; and a grandson, Steven Plourd. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Larrabee, of Manchester; three daughters, Linda P. Larrabee and Marylou Larrabee, both of Manchester, and Simonetta Bois and her husband, Terrance, of Readfield; two grandchildren, Melissa Child and her fianc?, Tim Audet, and Tammy Anderson; four great-grandchildren, Paul Larrabee Plourd, Samantha Lynn Plourd, Nickkolas Child and Kyra Audet; aunts, uncles and cousins, especially Fred Larrabee. He is also survived by his 'extended family' and 'grandchildren,' Jericho Bois, Megan Bois, Joanna Whitlock, Miles Whitlock, Anne Gingras and Jessie Gingras. Visiting will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at Knowlton and Hewins Funeral Home, 1 Church St., Augusta. A celebration of his life will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday at Penney Memorial United Baptist Church, Augusta. Burial will be in Manchester Meeting House Cemetery in the spring. www.khrfuneralhomes.com