Obituary of Paul H. Marsden

Paul H. Marsden, 66, of Marcellus passed away peacefully Saturday, August 6, 2016 after a brief illness. Paul was born February 2, 1950 in Northampton, MA to the late Dr. David H. and Betty Marsden. He was a 1968 graduate of Marcellus High School and SUNY Morrisville. Paul retired in 2005 after 31 years of service as a letter carrier in the Marcellus, NY branch of the United States Postal Service. Paul was a lifelong Boston Red Sox fan and loved the outdoors, enjoying many years of hunting, golfing, bowling and fishing in his free time. The catch of his life was a 48 inch, 28 lb., Tiger Muskie, known as "Otisco Bob", on August 6, 2000. Paul is survived by his wife of 40 years Mary "Cathy" McGraw Marsden; daughter and son-in-law Charnley and Nathan Abbott; grandchildren Aislinn, Maeve, Alyssa and Madison Abbott, all of Marcellus; siblings Charnley (Dr. Ronald Patterson) Marsden of Tacoma, WA, David B. (Pamela) Marsden of Hudson, MA, Tom (Margo) Marsden of Weedsport, NY and Jane Marsden of Weedsport, NY; several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be from 3 to 6pm, Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Ryan Funeral Home, 44 E. Main Street, Marcellus. A memorial graveside service will be 1pm, Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at Highland Cemetery, Marcellus. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Griffin's Guardians, P.O. Box 1661, Cicero, NY 13039.