Paul Gaurnier '50, MPS '56

Published on March 8, 2025

The Cornell Hotel Society mourns the loss of Paul Gaurnier '50, MPS '56.  Known at "The Colonel", Paul served as Associate Dean and Professor in the late 1960's and the 1970's.  Please read the attached document to view Paul's life in the military, and at Cornell.

The family will be holding a remembrance celebration in Tucson on March 22nd for friends and invited guests at his club.  Sarah is hoping to get notes and remembrances about her dad from Cornell Hotelies, who knew him over the years, to share with her family. If you would like to contact Sarah her email is  [email protected]

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