Paul F. Kerr, 94 , a lifelong area resident, died on November 2nd 2024 at home with his family by his side.

Born, July 8, 1930 in Poughkeepsie, he was the son of the late Paul Kerr and Carolyn Fleming Kerr.

After graduating high school Paul went to work on the family's dairy farm, Brooklands Farm, enjoying the simplicity and gaining an abundance of knowledge he would use for the rest of his life.

He would go on to work various jobs including, owning and operating his own excavating business, working as a mechanic for John Arborio, and driving a school bus for both Spackenkill and Hyde Park Central School Districts.

In his free time Paul loved taking rides on his motorcycle, vegetable gardening, making various types of toys for his children when they were younger including building them a 30-foot swing set and creating an impressive train set.

Most of all he enjoyed being the family handyman and spending time with his family.

On November 25th, 1961 in St. Peters Church in Poughkeepsie, he married the former Joan Dorsey. Mrs. Kerr predeceased him on January 1st 2012. For 50 years Joan was the love of his life and together they created a beautiful family.

Paul is survived by his eight children, Michael Caruso and wife Teresa Monte; Timothy Kerr and wife Rhona, Dave Kerr; Cheryl Morse; Janice Paduano and husband Ronald; Deborah VanVlack and husband Rob; Carleen and wife Gina Guardino; and Lisa Kerr; nine grandchildren; Deanna Frantzen, Anthony Morse, Zachery Kerr, Kyle Bruno, Brittney Zipay, Sophia Zipay, Julia Zipay, Aiden Guardino, and Julianna Guardino; seven great grandchildren, Derek Leclerc, Taylor Frantzen, Alyah Pearson, Ezra Bruno, Bella Morse, A.J. Morse, Lexi Morse, and several nieces and nephews.

He is also survived by his siblings Louise Trancynger, Richard Kerr, Katie Pederson and her husband John.

Along with his wife he was predeceased by his sisters Dorothy Bell, Rosemary Martin, and Janice Kerr.

The family would like to especially thank Kelly from Hudson Valley Hospice and Meghan for their care of Paul in his final days.

Calling hours will be from 3pm to 6 PM, on Monday November 11th , at Sweet's Funeral Home, 4365 Albany Post Rd. Hyde Park, NY 12538.

A Funeral Service will be at 10:00 AM on November 12th at Sweet's Funeral Home.

Burial will follow at St. Peters Cemetery, Poughkeepsie.

In lieu of flowers Paul's family respectfully requests memorial donations to Hudson Valley Hospice, 80 Washington St. Suite 204, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park.

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