Paul Harry Booth, 74, of Wellington, died on Thursday, January 4, 2018. He was born in Norwalk, Ohio on March 10, 1943 and was son of Benjamin and Oma (nee Anderson) Booth. Paul graduated from New London High School where he was the treasurer of his class. He had spent most of his life in Wellington. Paul had retired from Shiloh Industries. He was a member of the Historical Society in New London. His hobbies included fishing, cutting firewood, playing cards, reading, and gardening. He won blue ribbons at the Lorain County Fair for his gardening expertise. He could build anything with wood which was one of his favorite hobbies. Paul was an honest, loyal, and hard working man who was always willing to help others. He will be greatly missed by all of those who knew and loved him. Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Phyllis (nee Trigg) Booth; children, Justine (James) Lovejoy of North Carolina, Dennis Booth, of LaGrange, Connie (Greg) Frenk, and Jackie (David) Bowman, both of Wellington; grandchildren, Josh, Jeremy, Jon, Madison, Erin, Karlie, Alex, Julie and Jena; and brother Larry Booth; and 8 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his brother, Wilbur Booth. Paul requested there be no services, rather he wished to be remembered as he was in life. Donations in his memory may be directed to the New London Historical Society, 210 East Main, New London, 44851. Condolences and fond memories may be shared online at www.norton-eastmanfuneralhome.com.