EAST ORLEANS – Paul McDonald Ware, Jr., 89, passed away peacefully at home in East Orleans surrounded by his loving family on December 29th a sunset. He was the beloved husband of Mary Ann for 64 years. He is survived by his son Paul M. Ware, III and his wife Nancy M. Ware of Billerica, MA, his daughter, Beverly Chappell and her husband David Chappell of Campton, NH and his daughter Janet Ware Doucette of Great Barrington, MA.

He is also survived by his grandchildren, Paul M. Ware IV, Christopher C. Ware of Billerica, MA, Rebecca A. and David-Nathan Chappell of Campton, NH, Kathryn Nelson and her husband Marlon Nelson of Eastham, MAand Kerrie Ronallo and her husband Paul Ranallo of Middleburg, FLand three great grandchildren, Skyelar Jade Jones and Griffin Dale Nelson of Eastham, MA and Isabella Lynn Ranallo of Middleburg, FL. He is remembered by his niece Charlene Caldwell and her husband Rich of Virginia Beach, VA and his nephew Gary L. Burt and his wife Diana of Corpus Christi, TX and their families.

Paul, a retired microwave engineer from Mitre Corporation, was a resident of East Orleans for thirty-eight years. The family would like to thank VNA Hospice for their kindness and care.

At Paul’s request there will be a private family gathering in the Spring and that, in lieu of flowers, donations in his memory be sent to the VNA Hospice or Lower Cape Outreach.