Houma, LA Paul Mead Davidson, 68, died on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at the Terrebone General Hospital in Houma, LA. He was born in Worcester, MA, March 20, 1943, the son of Clyde Richard and Ruby (McLam) Davidson. Paul graduated from Woodsville High School. In his early years in South Ryegate, VT, he worked for 15 years in the granite business at Rosa s Stone Shed as a sandblaster. Later he worked as a welder for Kellogg Brown and Root, a global engineering and construction company based in Houston, TX. When he was younger, Paul purchased a Harley Davidson which he owned his entire life. He loved watching Nascar and dancing. Paul had lived in Florida for several years prior to moving to Louisiana. He is survived by his companion, Janice Coffelt of Houma, LA; two daughters, Rita Ames and husband Randy of Groton, VT and Tracy Davidson of Henryville, PA; two brothers, John Davidson of St. Albans, VT and Robert Davidson of Ocala, FL; three grandchildren, Tausha Ames, Sumner and Graham Davidson; one great grandson, Logan Ames; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. There will be no calling hours. A graveside service will be on Saturday, June 16, at 11 AM, at the Pinehurst Cemetery in South Ryegate, VT. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kingdom Animal Shelter, P O Box 462, Route 5 South, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.