Paul R. Guerin, 85, of Auburn, died Saturday, August 2, at home after an illness.

     He leaves his wife of 56 years, Louise A. (Madore) Guerin; four sons, Paul R. Guerin Jr. of Sutton, Ronald R. Guerin of Framingham, Philip D. Guerin of Oxford and Joseph M. Guerin of Spencer; four daughters, Anne M. Tobin of Worcester, Angela L. Guerin, Michele D. Guerin and Bernadette M. Engvall, all of Auburn; a brother, Richard R. Guerin of Oxford; three sisters, Cecile C. DesChenes of Auburn, Lorraine T. McDonough of Natick and Claire M. McGee of Quineboag section of Thompson, Conn.; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Two brothers, George R. and Normand P. Guerin, predeceased him. He was born in Worcester, son of Philias P. and Emma L. (Lambert) Guerin, and attended South High School. He served in the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930s and was a Navy veteran of World War II.

     Mr. Guerin worked for Massachusetts Electric Co. for 31 years retiring in 1983. He was an active member of Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Worcester where he served on the Altar Society, Spiritual Life Committee and 120 Club. He was also a member of the Golden Age Club, the Greendale Men\’s Club and the Auburn Seniors. He enjoyed music, especially playing his banjo, bowling, chess, bird watching and camping.

     The funeral will be held on Tuesday, August 5, from Alfred Roy & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Hammond St., Worcester (www.Royfuneral.com), with a Mass at 10 a.m. in Holy Name of Jesus Church, 53 Illinois St., Worcester. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, August 4, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Holy Name of Jesus Church, 51 Illinois St., Worcester, MA 01603.