Paul A. Danis, 68
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Paul Andrew Danis, 68, of 22 Demond Ave. died Monday, June 26, 2006, at his home.
Born in Burlington, Vt., on June 28, 1937, son of Charles and Lucienne Campagna Danis, he attended schools in North Adams, graduating from the former Holy Family School.
He was a 1956 graduate of Drury High School. He then attended Berkshire Community College, earning a degree in criminal justice.
He veteran of the U.S. Army.
Mr. Danis worked as a patrolman for the North Adams Police Department for 40 years, retiring in 2002.
He was a communicant of Our Lady of Mercy Church. He was a longtime member of the North Adams Commission on Disabilities.
He and his wife, the former Donna R. Shaw, were married for 45 years.
Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, Aaron Danis of Germantown, Md., and Shawn Danis of Adams; three sisters, Bertha LaCourse of Warnersville, Pa., Rolande Mahar of Windsor, Conn., and Anita Reeves of Chandler, Ariz.; a brother, Rene Danis of Spokane, Wash.; three grandchildren, Julia, Andrew and Matthew Danis, all of Germantown, Md.; two step-grandchildren, Stephanie and Gregery Brown, both of Adams; a nephew, John Danaher of North Adams, and several other nieces and nephews, and two daughters-in-law, Kathleen and Kathy.
He was predeceased by a sister, Lillian Danaher, and four brothers, Richard, Roger, Lionel and Robert Danis.
FUNERAL NOTICE — At Mr. Danis's request, there will be no services. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours.
Memorial donations may be made to the North Adams Ambulance Service, or the VNA & Hospice of Northern Berkshire, through AUGE-SAN SOUCIE-SIMMONS FUNERAL HOME, 46 North Church St., North Adams, MA 01247, which is in charge of arrangements.