Paul Jenkins
??? 1952 - February 22, 2011
GLOCESTER, R.I. —
Paul R. Jenkins, 58, of Chepachet, RI, passed
away on Tuesday February 22, 2011 at home
surrounded by his devoted family. He was the
husband of Ellen (Morris) Jenkins, to whom he
had been married for 37 years. Born in Rome,
NY, he was the son of Marjorie (Hummel)
Jenkins, 93 of Bradenton, FL, and the late
Harold R. Jenkins. He attended Rome Free
Academy and studied electrical engineering at
Clarkson College. He and his family moved to
Rhode Island in 1986 to continue his career.
He was the beloved father to his daughter,
Heather Jenkins and her husband Loren Coggins
of Johnston, RI, and his son Bryan Jenkins and
his family Camile, Alexandria, and Austin of
Cresthill, IL. Paul is also survived by his
six siblings, Keith Jenkins and his wife Cindy
of Bradenton, FL, David Jenkins of Surprise,
AZ, Linda Woodward and her husband "Woody" of
Bradenton, FL, Diane Berlin and her husband
Danny of Wimauma, Fl, Christine Forshey and
her husband Michael of Dallas, TX, and Janice
Frank and her husband Jeff of Leicester, NC.
He was predeceased by his brother, Jeffrey
Jenkins of Bradenton, FL. He is survived by 21
nieces and nephews, and several grandnieces
and nephews.
Paul was an active member of the Elks for over
30 years in both New York and Massachusetts.
He was also a member of the Lake Delta Fire
Dept. in Rome, NY and a member of Bush Hall in
Webster, MA. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and
spending time at the family summer home in
Webster, MA. He was a tremendous lover of
animals, and also leaves behind his faithful
canine companions, "Buddy," and "Sadie" and
his grand-dog, "Tobey."
There will be no calling hours, services will
be private. In lieu of flowers, the family
requests that donations be made in his name to
Home and Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main
St., Providence, RI 02904.
Information and Condolences, visit
www.TuckerQuinnFuneralChapel.com
