Paul Buddemeyer, father of Portsmouth School Committee member Mike Buddemeyer, passed away Sunday. Our community's heart goes out to the family and friends of Paul, a long time resident who gave so much to our town, and especially Portsmouth Little League.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, December 11, from 4-7pm in the Connors Funeral home on 55 West Main Rd., Portsmouth. Funeral will be on Friday, December 12, at 9:00 am from the Connors Funeral Home, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Road, Portsmouth. Burial will be private.

With information from the Sakonnet Times and Memorial Funeral Home.