Paul F. Mullins, Sr., 67, formerly of Holden, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of his loving family on Sunday, March 19, 2017 after 15 month battle with cancer. Born in Boston, Paul was the son of Francis D. and Edna Mae (Mcguire) Mullins and lived 16 years in Holden and 10 years in Rutland before moving to Arundel, Maine in 2011. Besides his parents, Paul will be affectionately remembered and missed by his beloved wife of 48 years, Rita (Foley) Mullins; his four children, Paul Mullins and his wife, April of Shrewsbury, MA, Kevin Mullins of Worcester, MA, Phillip Mullins and his wife, Robin of Princeton, MA, and MaryEllen Mullins of Worcester, MA; two brothers, Frank Mullins and David Mullins; nine grandchildren; and a close friend, Kenny Roberts of Millbury. Paul graduated from St. John’s High School in Shrewsbury and attended Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester. He was a sales manager for Combe, Inc. where he worked 30 years.  A funeral service honoring Paul’s life was held privately in Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden.