Thomas Edward Paviol

East Canaan – Thomas Edward Paviol, 71, of 203 East Canaan Rd. died unexpectedly Friday October 4, 2024 at his home. Tom was born July 15, 1953 in North Canaan, son of the late Raymond and Dorothy “Dottie” (Taylor) Paviol.

Tom was an accomplished auto body craftsman. He was skilled in all phases of auto body restoration. From repair, priming, and painting Tom could do it all. After he left the auto body business Tom worked along- side his son-in-law as a caretaker of an estate in New York state. Tom enjoyed gardening, cooking, fishing, and riding his Harley Davidson.

Tom is survived by his daughters: Amy Davis and her husband Matthias of Canaan; and Sarah McGivern of Wilmington, NC. Tom is also survived by his siblings: Barbara Strattman and her husband Chip of East Canaan; Timothy Paviol and his wife of Linda of Falls Village; Marty Paviol of FL; Nancy Lepore of RI; and his grandchildren Mark Kline, Jessica Davis, Emily and Nick McGivern; and his beloved dog Scooby.

A Service of Remembrance will be held on Monday Oct. 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Newkirk-Palmer Funeral Home 118 Main St. North Canaan, CT 06018. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery East Canaan, CT. Tuesday October 15th at 10 am. There are no calling hours. Memorial donations may be sent to the Kara Zinke Emergency Fund Canaan CT 06018. Arrangements are under the care of the Newkirk-Palmer Funeral Home 118 Main St. Canaan, CT 06018.

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