Paul J. THERIAULT

Paul J. Theriault of Westford, who worked in fire protection, died Friday, Oct. 7, in a scuba diving accident in Key Largo, Fla. He was 43. In 1982, he received his engineering degree from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston. Mr. Theriault taught fire protection at Northeastern University for more than 15 years and dedicated his career to fire protection. He was an instructor for the National Fire Protection Association and was a member of several fire protection associations. Before working for Tyco Fire and Building Products, he worked for the J.C. Cannistraro in Watertown. He was an avid certified diver and technical diver, participating in expeditions around the United States, the Caribbean and Asia. He was also active in skiing, snowboarding and boating. He was a seasoned traveler. Over the past 20 years, he was active in community service. Mr. Theriault is survived by his wife of 15 years, Denise; a son, John Carver; a daughter, Jennifer Carver; his mother, Elinor of Natick; his sister, Kathleen DiPanfilo of North Reading; and two nephews. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Renaissance Hotel, Bedford.