Paul J. Whelan (Retired Natick Policeman) of Natick passed away on November 10, 2023.  Beloved husband of the late Brenda M. (Owens) Whelan.  Devoted father of Michelle Wills and her husband Christopher of Douglas and Paula Chesley and her husband David (Retired U.S. Army) of Uxbridge.  Loving grandfather of Tyler, Samantha, Erik, Meghan, Caitlyn, Mikayla, and Hudson.  Cherished brother of William Whelan, Grace Doran (Michael), Mary-Ellen Thibodeau (Brian) and the late Martin J. Whelan III (Kathie) and his late sister-in-law Joanne Whelan.  Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and his dear friends Ronald Richardson (Natick Police Dept) and the late Rodney Frazer (Natick Police Dept.) and Walter Horning (Natick Police Dept.).  Visitation at the John Everett & Sons Funeral Home 4 Park Street NATICK COMMON on Saturday, November 18th from 11am-12pm. Followed by a Celebrate of Life at 12pm.  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment to follow at St. Tarcisius Cemetery, Framingham.  In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to Natick Police Relief Dept, PO Box 814 Natick, MA 01760.  For directions and guest book please visit www.everettfuneral.com