Howard-Price Funeral Home
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL - Paul Emile Lamey, age 81, passed away at his home December 15, 2020 with his family by his side after a brief battle with cancer.
Paul was born in Manchester, NH on December 24, 1938, the son of the late Jean and Juliette (Clement) Lamey.
From childhood, Paul always had a need for speed. He graduated from Saint Anselm College and shortly thereafter, joined the US Navy. He was a pilot, master parachuter and in 1963 at the Navy's request, he started the US Navy bobsled team. Paul had quick reflexes and a knack for driving the corners that produced speeds of 85-90 miles an hour. He joined the US Olympic team for the 1968 competition in Grenoble, France and again at the 1972 games in Sapporo, Japan being Team USA's #1 driver.
In all, he won 8 consecutive North American Championships, 6 World Championships and made 2 Olympic appearances. More recently, he carried the Olympic Torch in the Palm Beaches for the Atlanta and Salt Lake City torch relays. Paul wrapped up his bobsledding career by becoming a color commentator for all three major TV networks for Winter Olympic coverage.
Paul's military career spanned 24 years, the last 11 spent at the Pentagon. He retired in 1980 at the rank of Navy Commander.
After his career in the military he became the Director of Marketing for the Unlimited Hydroplane Racing Association in Seattle, WA and finally as Senior Director of Licensing for PGA of America in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Friends will always remember his big smile and larger than life personality.
Most of all he was committed to his family, loving them with all his heart. But the true light of his life was his grandson, Jacob. They lovingly referred to each other as "Donut" and "Cupcake." Jacob taught Donut about the sport of Lacrosse and Cupcake taught Jacob the sport of golf but more importantly he taught Jacob about the importance of self-confidence, humility and appreciation along with how to be a natural leader.
Paul is survived by his wife, Patricia Roberts, his daughters Judy Lamey (John), Michele Eassa (Steve), grandson Jacob, brother Robert Lamey (Cindy) and nephew Ryan Lamey. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Manchester, NH. There will be a local celebration of life in Palm Beach Gardens, FL at a date to be determined.
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