Don-Paul Sommerfeld Obituary (1938 - 2009)

Gardiner, Maine - Don-Paul Sommerfeld, 70, died peacefully on August 28, 2009 at the Augusta Rehab Center. He was born in Utica, NY on November 1, 1938 to Rev. Ernest H. and Ruth E. Sommerfeld. He graduated from Springfield College. Don-Paul lived in Foster, Rhode Island for many years before moving to Maine in 2003. He had spent many happy hours at Ferry Beach and wished to be closer. He enjoyed time spent with his friends from Gayla, Mainely Men and the Unitarian Universalist Churches of Augusta and Saco-Biddeford. He also loved being a grand-uncle. Don-Paul is survived by a sister, Lois Melchior, and two brothers, William and David Sommerfeld. A memorial is being planned for the summer of 2010 at Ferry Beach in Saco, Maine. Memorial contributions may be sent to Ferry Beach Park Association, 5 Morris Ave., Saco, ME 04072