Local business founder passes away

 

Local retired business owner Paul Henry Willoughby, died on Thursday, Oct. 4 from natural causes.  Mr. Willoughby was the founder of the Willoughby Hearing Aid Center.  He was a member of the Portland Elks Lodge #142.  He has lived in the Portland area since 1936.  He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Valna Hanel Willoughby; sons Paul Willoughby Jr., Ray Bedsaul, and Richard Bedsaul, and daughters Darlene Sargent and Almita Bedsaul.  Mr. Willoughby is also survived by his 10 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.