Westbrook, Paul Thomas Emery, 74, of Saco St., Westbrook, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the Gosnell Hospice Home in Scarborough. He was born in South Boston, MA, the son of Herbert and Pearl (O'Brien) Emery. He was raised in South Portland and graduated from Cheverus High School and the University of Maine. Paul worked for National Distributors for 25 years. He also worked as a school teacher and in 1998 became involved in selling real estate. He was a member of St. Hyacinth Church, where he served on the Finance and Parish Funeral Reception Committees. Paul was also a member and Past President of the Westbrook/Gorham Rotary Club, he started Gift of Life program and received two Harris awards on special services rendered and was in charge of publicity. Paul served on the City Council for six years and three terms. He was also a member of the Regency Committee of the Walker Memorial Library. He is survived by his wife Patricia (McKelvey) Emery of Westbrook; four children, a brother John Emery of Charlotte, NC; a sister Mary Belisle of Yarmouth; and 10 grandchildren. Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 PM Sunday, Oct. 30, at Blais & Hay Funeral Home, 35 Church St., Westbrook. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 AM Monday, Oct. 31, at St. Hyacinth Church (St. Anthony's Parish). Interment will be private. On line condolences may be expressed at blaisandhayfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Westbrook/Gorham Rotary, C/O Westbrook Regional Vocational Center, 125 Stroudwater St., Westbrook, ME 04092 or the Walker Memorial Library Restoration Fund, 800 Main St., Westbrook, ME 04092.