Sunday, September 3, 2023
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We first met Paul in 2005 when his niece Shauna informed me that I had a cousin in Winnipeg. We met at my father's apartment and have remained in contact ever since, getting together once or twice a year for dinner and to catch up. We looked forward to our visits with Paul and Jo-Anne. It was a treat to feast on the products of his smoker and the home-canned lobster he would bring from New Brunswick.
Over the years, we had the opportunity to meet his father, brothers and his children and their families. He would talk about his children and grandchildren and their activities. He was so proud of them.
Coincidentally we both lived in Flin Flon in the late 70's but never knew we existed and never met.
It was always good to talk with him about our family connections to Beaver Harbour, New Brunswick, although neither of us was from there.
Paul didn't suffer fools gladly and he had many stories of his bus driving days, a job he enjoyed. He even preferred to drive the split shift.
He liked the outdoor life, and often went camping in a tent in some out of the way place.
We admired his determination to become and remain sober. It was a shock to learn of his diagnosis and then of his passing too soon and too young.
We will miss you, Paul and your hearty laugh.
Our deepest sympathies go out to Stacy & Chad and Kevin & Melanie and their families, and to Robert & Marguerite, Ian & Mary, Glenna and Charles & Marg.
Also special condolences to Jo-Anne who was so good for him and so supportive over the years, especially in the past year.
