Paul Douglas Dexter Sr., 84, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, at his home in Chester, VT.

Paul was born at Rockingham Hospital in Bellows Falls, VT on October 15, 1941, to Elaine Katherine Cray Dexter and George Leland Dexter. He graduated from Bellows Falls High School in 1960. He attended Putney School and graduated fro Northampton Commercial College. Paul served in the US Army in Fort Dix, NJ.

Paul owned Dexter Roofing INC. in Bellows Falls, VT and the Townshend Corner Store in Townshend, VT. Later in life, he owned the Stuffed Bun in Townshend with his wife, Charmien and son, Jeff.

Paul was married on January 16, 1965, to Charmien Rousseau at St. Charles Church. He is survived by his wife, Charmien and his children, Paul Douglas Dexter Jr. (Carol), Melissa Ann Bills (Norman), and Jeffery Leland Dexter (Heather).

He is also survived by his grandchildren, Justin Dexter (Reyna) Jenna Sanzhez (Josh), Emilio Sanchez (Andrew), Nicholas Bills (Jessica), Madison Pratt (Tyler), Junius Dexter (Madison) and his great-grandchildren, Xander Dexter, Avery Bills and Levi Pratt.

Per Paul’s wishes there will be no services.

If you want to make a donation in Paul’s name, please consider, Neighborhood Connections, PO Box 207 5700 VT-100 Marketplace, Londonderry, VT 05148.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Fenton and Hennessey Funeral Home, 55 Westminster Street, Bellows Falls, VT.