Paul Clayton Fossett, 80, died on October 28, 2016 in Orange, CT. He was born March 29, 1936 in Berlin, NH, to Clayton F. and Gertrude French Fossett. Paul grew up in Bethel, ME and graduated from Gould Academy in 1954. He attended Yale University on an NROTC

scholarship, graduating in 1958 with a BS in Engineering. Paul was the Education and Training Officer on the USS Macon, CA 132, and traveled to 5 continents and 32 countries during his tour of active duty in the US Navy. Paul began his teaching and coaching career at Tabor Academy in Marion, MA. In 1963 he joined the faculty at the Hopkins School in New Haven, where he would teach Mathematics for 34 years. He had many administrative roles at Hopkins but he was first and foremost a teacher. He delighted in sharing his knowledge of Mathematics with his students, and his love for its beauty and creativity. His superb teaching was enriched by stories of his love of the outdoors, growing up in the Maine north woods, and his experiences in the Navy. At Hopkins Paul was head of the Mathematics Department, mentor to new math teachers, and Chairman of the Financial Aid Committee. He also coached JV basketball, intramural basketball and soccer, was a Head Advisor, and was founder and advisor to the Hopkins Fishing Club. Paul earned an MA from Bowdoin College in 1965 under a grant from the National Science Foundation. He was awarded an Excellence in Teaching Award by the University of Connecticut in 1987. He was a member and business manager for ATOMIC (Area Teachers of Mathematics in Connecticut), and a member of the Orange Congregational Church and the Yale Fishing Club. Paul leaves his wife of 56 years, Suzanne, son Clayton, daughters-in-law Judith and Amy, and grandchildren Alden and Caleb. He was predeceased by his son Martin and by his parents.

A celebration of life will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Paul C. and Martin E. Fossett Scholarship Fund, c/o Judd Whitlock, Alumni/ae Development Office, Hopkins School, 986 Forest Road, New Haven, CT 06515. To sign the online guestbook please visit hawleylincolnmemorial.com.