Paul E. Lemont

Residents of Seekonk may not have heard that former Seekonk Interim Town Administrator Paul E. Lemont passed away at age 77 on May 22. Lemont was hired by the Board of Selectmen in August 2006, at a meeting I happened to attend, and served through the end of 2007. Paul was East Providence’s City Manager between 1989 and 2003 and Interim City Manager between 2013 and 2015. The City of East Providence described Lemont as a “dedicated public servant.” “Known for his love of all things East Providence, and a larger-than-life personality,” the City’s statement said, “Mr. Lemont’s accomplishments as a manager are many and varied.”

Born on October 1, 1940, in Pawtucket, Paul graduated from the Southern New England School of Law after earning an MBA from Bryant University and a BS degree from URI. From 1963 to 1965, he served in the Army. He also served in the Army National Guard from 1966 to 1971. He was the recipient of the U.S. Army Field Artillery Saint Barbara’s medal. He was Vice President of Industrial Relations at Providence Gas. Lemont was a board member of the RI Coastal Resources Management Council, Squantum Association, Narragansett Bay Commission, Providence Marine Corps of Artillery, Delta Dental, Interlocal Trust, Benefit Street Armory, and chairman of the board of The Donnelly Center.

An avid fisherman, hunter, and gardener, Paul is survived by his wife Meredith (Turk) of 53 years, his sons John and David, his sister Marsha, and his greatly loved dog Trooper. He was buried with Military Honors at the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter, RI. Donations in his memory may be made to the Boston University School of Medicine, Amyloid Research Fund, 72 East Concord St., K-503, Boston, MA 02118.

Respectfully submitted,

Carol Bragg

44 Hope Street

Seekonk