Paul F.

Moulton, Sr.

At 81 years of age, Paul Francis Moulton, Sr. passed away unexpectedly in his home in Haverhill.  Born and raised in Chelsea he was a beloved son of the late Roy Leslie and Pauline P. (Bent) Moulton.  Paul attended Chelsea Schools and was a longtime resident of Chelsea, in his later years settled briefly in Raymond, NH and for the past 26 years resided in Haverhill.

He was the former husband of Jaqueline M. (Gaudet) Moulton of Chelsea and fathered three sons and one daughter.

At 16 years old his first job was at Lester Shoes in Chelsea, He went on to work for Murdock Corporation of Chelsea, fulfilling government contracts making headphones for schools all over the United States.  In 1968 the Chelsea Record named him Chelsea's first artist.  He was a talented artist, sculptor, and painter.  His first shop Creations Unlimited was located at Arlington Street in Chelsea, he later established Paul's Signs also in Chelsea.  As the owner and proprietor, he created signs and logos for several well-known Chelsea establishments such as Pressman's Deli, Al Zacks, John's Pizza, he also specialized in custom painting signs and designs for local businesses on their trucks and vans.

Paul would often regale family and friends about "Old Chelsea" reminiscing about days at the Strand and Olympia Theaters, Chelsea's vibrant downtown and other fond memories of his treasured hometown.

In addition to his parents Paul was also predeceased by his longtime companion, Susan Lewis, a son James L. Moulton, brothers Roy Moulton and infant sibling Robert Moulton, and his dearest aunt Esther Bent.

He is survived by his loving son and recent caregiver Paul F. Moulton, Jr. he was the beloved father of Robert C. Moulton and his wife Pam of Boscawen, NH, and Christine M. Moulton of Chelsea.  He is also survived by his former wife Jacqueline M. Moulton of Chelsea and several Lewis Family grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend visiting hours in the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Friday morning August 11th from 9:00 A.M.  The visitation will be followed by funeral services in the funeral home at 10:00 A.M.  Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.