Paul A. Sullivan, 85, a resident of Ocala, FL, formally of Atkinson, NH, passed away in Ocala on Friday, September 25, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Donna J. (Cartier) Sullivan with whom he shared sixty years of marriage.

He was born in Melrose, MA on October 22, 1940 and was the son of the late Arthur and Madelyn (Atkinson) Sullivan. He was raised and educated in Winchester, MA and was a graduate of Winchester High School, Class of 1958. Paul was a member of the National Guard. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from Boston College in 1963. He was a self-employed real estate broker operating as Paul Sullivan Reality. Paul was a member of the Atkinson Fire department from 1989 until 2005, the Atkinson Lion’s Club and he was a former selectman of the town of Atkinson. He was active in the Knights of Columbus at Mary Queen of Peace in Ocala, FL. Paul proudly served in community patrol for the Marion County Sheriff Department. He was a paraprofessional for the Timberlane school district from 2011-2016 retiring from this position. 

He was a devoted husband, caring father and grandfather and he will be dearly missed.Paul is survived by his sons Paul Sullivan Jr. and his wife Sherri of South Attleboro, MA, Scott Sullivan and his wife Susan of Atkinson, NH, and Michael Sullivan of North Wood, NH, his grandchildren Amanda, Kyle, Adam, Erin, Tyler, Victoria, and Devin, his eight great grandchildren and his sisters Nanette Shannahan and Madelyn Sullivan-Emmons.

Family and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 2pm-4pm at the Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home 116 Main St. Plaistow, NH. Interment will be held privately.