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Paul D. Strand

August 14, 1947 ~ December 30, 2025

Scarborough – Paul D. Strand, 78, passed away on December 30, 2025, at Maine Medical Center.

He was born on August 14, 1947, the son of the late Douglas and Barbara Strand. Paul attended Cheverus High School and went on to work for Maine Medical Center, where he dedicated many years of service before retiring.

Paul enjoyed a quiet but fulfilling life. He loved golfing, took great pleasure in watching Boston sports, and was an avid birdwatcher and gardener, finding peace and joy in nature and the outdoors.

He was predeceased by his sister, Susan Mazzoleni, and his brother, Thomas Strand.

Paul is survived by his brothers, John Strand and his spouse, Amanda Strand, of Jonesboro, Stephen Strand and his spouse, Maryanne Strand, of Yarmouth, and his sister, Julie Karn and her spouse, Marc Karn, of Wilmington, North Carolina; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2025, at the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home of South Portland, 1024 Broadway. A private burial will be held at a later date at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland.

Memorial donations may be made in Paul’s memory to Maine Audubon https://maineaudubon.org/support/donate/

Services

Funeral Service: Saturday, January 3, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home of South Portland
1024 Broadway
South Portland, Maine 04106


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  1. Eternal rest grant unto him Oh Lord and may perpetual light shine upon him. Paul was a devout, wonderful and funny guy. We enjoyed seeing him when we would travel to Maine and Higgins Beach in summers past to visit Aunt Barbara and our Strand cousins while taking in the beautiful Maine coast. Sending our deepest sympathies to John, Steve, Julie and their families. Sincerely, Don & Tricia Burke & family

  2. Worked with him for many years good solid worker and friend to many did crossings for the school department for years helped many coworkers and friends when he could.
    Grate person overall will be missed by many.

  3. Paul,
    I will cherish all of my memories of us going to our favorite hangouts. Those were the days. I miss your laugh and smile.
    R.I.P my friend.

  4. Dear John Steve Julie and families, our heartfelt prayer go out to you all. We have such fond memories spending summer vacations at Higgins Beach with you, anunt Barbara and Doug and going to Old Orchard. Those days were thee best!


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