PAUL R. HINTON BERNARD – Paul R. Hinton, 77, died June 29, 2004, at MDI Hospital. He was born June 2, 1927, in Tremont (Bernard), the son of William K. and H. Harriet (Condon) Hinton. He is survived by many friends, of whom he was proud to claim. He recognized and appreciated these friends and they of him, for he was a very good and trusting person. Paul graduated from Pemetic High School in 1946. He received a BA degree from Colby College in 1950 and a master’s degree in English from University of Maine in 1970, and a master’s degree in library science from University of Maine in 1976. He taught school in East Machias, after college and in several other small towns until he went to teach at the high school in Lincoln, where he remained for many years. Paul finally wanted to be closer to home and accepted a teaching position as the librarian at MDI High School, a position he held from 1973 to 1991, when he retired. Paul worked summers at the Bar Harbor Club as a young man, then in private homes as a butler. He soon began a very long and successful career as a caterer. He was the Steward at the Pot and Kettle Club for many years in addition to his other accomplishments, serving the summer residents across Mt. Desert Island. He also owned and operated The Little Red Store in Bernard, from which he sold collectibles and antiques. Paul was past president and an active member of the Mt. Desert Lions Club, serving as its secretary for many years. He also served his community as the director of the Bass Harbor Memorial Library and was a member of the Southwest Harbor Library, Footloose Friends, as well as a member of the Harbor House Bon Appetit Club. Paul served as president of the Maine Educational Media Association and on many committees and other boards in and around his community. He was a very devoted pet owner and was very fond of birds and animals, especially his squirrels. He was a past president of the Southwest Harbor SPCA and was currently serving as president of the Southwest Harbor Animal Shelter (formally Hancock County SPCA). Committal services will be held 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, 2004, at the Benson Cemetery on Lopaus Point in Bernard, followed by a celebration of Paul’s life, from 4-6 p.m. at his home, located on Hinton Way, Lopaus Point Road in Bernard, as per Paul’s request. Contributions in Paul’s memory may be made to the Southwest Harbor Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 434, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679. Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald Funeral Home, 1139 Main St., Mt. Desert.
PAUL R. HINTON
