Paul Nourse died peacefully at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston on Feb. 1. He was 70.

He was born in Weymouth on July 20, 1951, the son of John and Dolores Nourse. He lived life to the fullest and founded a number of business enterprises, including a commercial fishing business, a paving company and a building and land development company. He was known for his sense of humor will be greatly missed.

Paul is survived by his son Andrew, stepdaughter Marissa Cutts and brothers John of Andover and Jeff of Scituate.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date on Martha’s Vineyard.