Paul Leon Monette

Paul Leon Monette, born May 16, 1947, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 79 on September 14, 2026.

Paul was the son of the late Francis L. Monette and Yvonne M. Monette. He grew up in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, and was a graduate of Chelmsford High School with the Class of 1965.

Paul proudly served his country during the Vietnam War from May 19, 1966, through December 18, 1969. He served as a Sergeant Aircraft Mechanic in the US Air Force.
Paul worked for Pine Ridge Cemetery in Chelmsford during his school years. Later he worked for Pepsi as a driver. He went on to attend Salem State College, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in social services.

He lived in Chelmsford for many years before relocating to Cambridge, MA.
Paul was legally blind and was a member of the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. He was an avid coin collector and took great pleasure in his collection. He was also a devoted Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan and enjoyed following his favorite teams.

Paul is survived by his brother, Francis C. Monette, and his wife, Yvonne A. Monette, of Newtown, Connecticut; and his sister, MaryAnn Penney, and her late husband, Frederick Penney, of Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Michelle Monette-Breuing and her husband, Tobias Breuing; Tim Monette; Chad Penney and his wife, Kendra Penney; and Nicole Penney.

Paul was a great-uncle to his five great-nieces and great-nephews: Noah Brewing, Lucas Brewing, Calvin Penney, Carson Penney, and Karmen Penney.

Paul will be deeply missed by his family and remembered for the special place he held in their lives.

Memorial donations may be made in Paul’s memory to the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired at https://www.mabvi.org.

Funeral Services and interment will be held privately.