Paul Robert Gaudette, age 85, Topeka, Kansas died Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at Midland Care Hospice from natural causes. Funeral service will be at 10:00am, Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 at Cure of Ars Catholic Church, 9401 Mission Road, Leawood Kansas. Burial will be at Leavenworth National Cemetary. Friends may call from 6pm to 8pm, November 9, 2009 at DW Newcomer's Sons; 8201 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Mr Gaudette was born December 10, 1923 in Trenton, New Jersey. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He was devoted to his christian faith, and besides time spent with family, was his happiest when volunteering at church events and was a devoted member of the Knights of Columbus. He is preceded in death by his wife, Jane A Gaudette. Survivors include daughter Mary Elizabeth Gaudette, of the United Arab Emirate, son, Robert Lansing Gaudette of Sparta, New Jersey; daughter Joanne Gaudette of Topeka, Kansas; 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.dwnewcomers.com. Arr: D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66204. (913) 648-6224.