Detective Paul S. Trainor
Detective Paul S. Trainor, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026, at his home in Warwick R.I. He was 77 years of age. Born in Providence, he was one of five children born to the late Eugene ‘Joe’ J. and Virginia L. (Powers) Trainor. Paul is survived by brother William G. Trainor and wife, Madelyn of San Diego, CA and sister Virginia Martinson and husband, Doug of Silsbee, TX. He is preceded in death by brother Joseph R. and wife Karen Trainor, and sister Clare Burns of Phoenix AZ.
Paul was a US Army Veteran and served honorably in Vietnam. He returned to work for the Cranston Police Force for over 30 years, then as a Marshal for the Capital Police in Providence and Warwick. Paul loved playing golf and played often. He will be deeply missed by his siblings, nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.
He will be interred in the RI Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, Exeter.
Rets in peace our brother.