DIXMONT - Paul Clement Rothwell, 64, died September 14, 2021 from COVID-19. He was born October 5, 1956 in Butler, PA, a son of Robert and Florence (Huff) Rothwell. He was a career Command Master Chief in the U. S. Coast Guard, having traveled around the world.

Paul was a member of the East Dixmont Community Church, and was an avid amateur radio operator, reader and motorcycle enthusiast. He was an accomplished piper and bagpiper, having played with the military and as a civilian with several bands and groups.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia (Wiesner) Rothwell of Dixmont; a son, Stephen Rothwell of Clarksville, DE; a daughter, Cameron Rothwell of Philadelphia, PA; 6 brothers, Robert of Cutler, Thomas of Mechanicsville, MD, John of Industry, PA, Gregory and David of Ferrum, VA, Daniel of Hebron, MD; 3 sisters, Martha Nestor of Baltimore, MD, Madelyn Beideman of Sharpton, MD, and Teresa Blem of Columbus, GA; 2 step daughters, Jinny McLamb of Wheatland, CA, and her son and daughter, David and Amelia, and Sylvia Mullis of Pensacola, FL.

A memorial service will be held at a time when Virginia's health improves. Burial will be in the Dixmont Corner Cemetery. Cremation arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport.