Paul Joseph White, 78

Jan 22, 2020

Paul Joseph White, 78, of Onset, MA, passed away on Friday, January 17th, 2020. Paul passed peacefully at home, surrounded by family. Born on December 23rd, 1941, in Cambridge, MA, he spent his youth in Somerville, MA. Born to Fred J. White and Mary F. White (Vacaro), Paul spent his formative years in Somerville, graduating from Somerville High School in 1959. During his youth, the family would vacation in Wareham, MA, where Paul developed a love for boating and the sea. 

By the mid-1960s, Paul had become a Journeyman Carpenter in Boston. He was one of the original carpenters to work on the New England Aquarium that opened in 1969. During his years as a carpenter, his love for boats grew. Paul also performed side jobs for Haven Craft boatyard. These experiences facilitated his transition from Journeyman Carpenter to Shipwright. Before venturing into nautical life full time, he taught carpentry at a couple of vocational schools in the Metro Boston area. Through his teaching, he passed on his incredible craftsmanship, knowledge, skill, and work ethic to hundreds of students. Throughout the next three and a half decades, Paul worked in Marion, MA, at Barden’s Boat Yard. In the early days, he worked at Barden’s in the summer and sailed down to Florida for the winter. He eventually settled down in Massachusetts, living in Middleboro and then finally growing roots in Onset. 

Paul White will be remembered for his love of people. Always with a kind word and a quick wit, Paul could make you feel like his best friend in seconds. He was also known for his unmatched craftsmanship. His passion for a variety of hobbies was always a talking point; he enjoyed all things nautical, motorcycle, shooting sports, RC airplanes, and so much more. But what brought him more joy than anything else in the world was time spent with his loving family and -- most of all -- with his wife Sandra. His legacy is cemented through incredible stories and a slew of “Dad Jokes” that will live on for generations to come.  

Paul is survived by his wife Sandra White (Caddell); his children Jeff White, Greg White, Jason (Lore) White, Iverline White, Lauren (Corey) Morison, Jonathan Robohm, and Kyle Robohm; and his grandchildren Parker White, Garrett White, Bentley Robohm, Hailey Morison, Wyatt Robohm, Killian Robohm, and Jonathan Robohm Jr.

A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.  

Arrangements are by the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 2599 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham. For more info and online guestbook, visit: www.ccgfuneralhome.com.