Longtime resident of Woodstock, Paul Wildasin, passed away at his home on July 19.

Best known as "The Woodstock Florist", Paul owned and operated his store for over 25 years. Upon its closure in 2005, he was employed as a Lister for the town, and as host at several area restaurants, until his retirement in 2020.

He was a congregant and lay-preacher at St. James for over 25 years. He also served on various committees and boards throughout town.

Paul was raised in Hanover, Pennsylvania, the only son of Geraldine and Melvin Wildasin. He attended schools in Hanover, PA, Fork Union, VA, and East Millinocket, ME.

Paul received his B.S. in Environmental and Soil Studies from U. Maine, Orono and his M.Div. from the Kentucky Theological Seminary, Lexington.

.He was especially proud of his Pennsylvania Dutch heritage, and traced his family roots back 10 generations to Southern Germany.

Paul enjoyed working, driving around town in his '73 Pontiac Lemans, spending time with his family and friends, cooking,attending services at St. James, reading, sitting on his deck, gardening, watching and discussing politics, and his annual vacations to Honolulu, Hawai'i.

Paul leaves behind three children-- Thaddeus Wildasin of Woodstock, Tabitha (John) Monfette of Quechee, and Mary-Alice Wildasin (John Mulqueen) of Kilrush, County Clare, Ireland; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a roommate,and his beloved dog, Cocoa, as well as an aunt, cousins, and friends. A step-son predeceased him in 2014.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday August 4 ^th at 2:00pm at St. James Episcopal Church in Woodstock. Attendees will be asked to use masks inside the church.

The family wishes to extend its heartfelt thanks to Dr. Wasp, Maggie Moore, and the oncology clinic at Mount Ascutney Hospital as well as BobbiJo, and Carolyn from Bayada Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Bayada Hospice at 316 Main Street Unit EH-6, Norwich, VT 05055 . Or St. James Church in Woodstock.

Due to capacity limits in the church, we will be offering a virtual option for participating in our brother Paul Wildasin's memorial service. It will be held on Wednesday, August 4, at 2:00 pm. You can tune in via the Zoom link below. Topic: Paul Wildasin Memorial Service Time: Aug 4, 2021 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86419509128?pwd=dG1yY2N2TVN0T2tsckg4dHBpUVgzdz09 Meeting ID: 864 1950 9128 Passcode: 539455 The service will also be streamed via St. James' Facebook page ( www.facebook.com/StJamesWoodstock ). It is a public page, so no account is needed to view it. Please keep Thad, Tabitha, and the rest of Paul's family in your prayers. May his soul, and those of all faithful departed, though the mercy of God, rest in peace. The Rev. Amy Spagna, Rector