Paul M. Beland

Paul M. "Buck" Beland, 51, of Warren, died August 20, 2014 after a sudden illness.

Born in Manchester on January 20, 1963, he was the son of George and Doris (Vigneault) Beland. He was educated in the local school system and attended Manchester West High School.

Prior to retirement, he had been employed by the State of NH Highway Department. He had most recently been the health inspector for the town of Warren.

Buck loved spending time outdoors camping by the lake and riding his ATV. He will be remembered for his generous nature and the wonderful way he could tell stories. Above all else, he was a dedicated husband, father, brother and friend who will be greatly missed.

Family members include his wife of 24 years Suzanne (Wadleigh) Beland of Warren; his daughter, Hana Beland of Dover; his siblings, Daniel Beland and wife Diane of Bedford, Donald Beland and wife Deborah of Chichester, Annette LeBlanc and husband Roland of Bow, Robert Beland and wife Hae-ran of Concord, Raymond Beland of Alaska, Roland Beland and wife Audrey of Deerfield, Therese Manson and husband Christopher of Bedford, Michelle Sousa and husband Richard of Hillsboro, Joanne Bourque and husband Michael of Penacook; many nephews, nieces and cousins.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Monday, August 25, 2014 at St. Joseph Cathedral, corner of Lowell and Pine Streets.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the American Heart Association, 2 Wall St, Manchester, NH 03101.