CLINTON – Paul Everson Dickey passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, in Waterville, Maine. He was predeceased by his wife Patricia. Paul was born June 7, 1934, in Albion, Maine, and was raised by his mother Violet (Buker) Grenier and stepfather Alfred Grenier. He was a loving father and helpful neighbor, and a big fan of country music, supporting the Maine Country Music Association. He had his own band in the 1950's, playing often at Spauldy's in Waterville. He retired from Scott Paper after 25 years. At the same time, he had a riding stable, Whippoorwill Ranch. After selling the ranch he fulfilled another life-long dream and became a private detective and owner of Nason Security. Paul loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter and became a member of the Big Buck Club. Outdoors and adventure took him to the Gaspe Peninsula. Paul played football at Lawrence High School and remained a lifelong fan. He was predeceased by his brother Harold Grenier. He is survived by his children Tammy Packie and husband Robert, Paul Jr. and wife Dede; Nancy Bickford; Michael Dickey and Ellen Blodgett, and many grandchildren including Corey Dickey and wife Rachelle and their children Neveah, Kinslee and Jacobi. Paul is also survived by his sister Dianne Lantagne and her husband David. There will be a graveside memorial at Brown Cemetery in Benton on Monday September 1 at 11:00 am. Arrangements are with Veilleux-Redington- Lawry Brothers Funeral Home Waterville. Memories may be shared online by visiting www.vrlfuneralhome.com.