Paul Robert Berthiaume

January 24, 1952 – May 12, 2023

Paul Robert Berthiaume died on May 12, 2023, in Bartlett, TN at the age of 71. He was born on January 24, 1952, in Worcester, MA. Paul is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Berthiaume; daughter, Allison Patterson (Dale), daughter, Emily Berthiaume; son, Evan Berthiaume; son, David Berthiaume; he was the bonus dad to daughter, Desirae Flohr; and son, Christian Flohr (Vanessa). He had nine grandchildren, Maverick Saylor (Allison); Molly Berthiaume and Cora Mominee (Emily); Myra and Ethan Berthiaume (Evan); Logan Downing (Desirae); Jaden, Keegan and Grady Flohr (Christian); sister, Pauline Gaudette, many nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Leo and Marguerite Berthiaume; brothers, Robert, Donald and Paul (who died shortly after birth).

Paul attended David Prouty Hight School in Spencer, MA and Worcester Industrial Technical Institute where he launched a lengthy career in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. Most of his career, Paul traveled the United States, Brazil, and Tunisia.

In the early 1990s Paul became heavily involved with the Knights of Columbus (K of C) while living in Lakeland, FL. His passion for the K of C followed him to Saugus, MA, where he was again an active member from 2005 until 2020. After moving to Bartlett in 2020 Paul dove right back into the K of C. One of his passions was working in the gardens with his Brother Knights and good friends. He locally served in many ways in the Pope Saint Pius V Council 14041 at Church of the Nativity. He served his church faithfully as a eucharistic minister and as a sacristan. There is a caricature of him that quotes him saying “if I didn’t tell you then you really didn’t need to know”. He loved his family and was a quiet man until you put a microphone in his hand.

Visitation for Paul will be held Friday, June 16, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Church of the Nativity, 5955 St. Elmo Road, Bartlett, TN 38135. A funeral mass will take place at11:00 AM, at Church of the Nativity.