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Maurice Paul

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It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Maurice Paul on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at St. Boniface Hospital, Palliative Care unit, after a prolonged battle with COPD. Dad was born in St. Boniface, the only child of Lillianne and Antoine Paul. He had the privilege of being raised by his mother, his grandparents, Arthur and Eugenie Poisson and his aunts in St. Adolphe, Mb, on the family farm.

Maurice is survived by his children, Gerry (David Powell) of Dryden, Ontario, Brian (Cathy) of Winnipeg and Laurie (Brenda). Also surviving are his grandchildren, Casey (Elisabeth) King-Paul, Alexandra Paul, Ryan (Samantha) Powell of Manitoba, Colin Powell (Adam) of Toronto and Alison (Henry) Tse of Calgary and his great grandchildren, Caleb, Hudson, Patrick and Maverick Powell and Adelynn and Charlie Tse. He was predeceased by his beloved Sheila in 2015 and his parents, grandparents, and beloved aunts, Jeannine Zluchowski and Aline Logan and cousins Jack Logan of Montreal and Simone Senez of Manitoba.

As a young man, he was a reservist with the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders and he had fond memories of his regiment. He remained a dedicated follower of the New Democratic Party for his entire life. Dad enjoyed most of his retirement, from Shell Oil Refinery, building a cottage in Redditt, Ontario. He loved tinkering, fishing, oil painting, classical music and French movies. The cottage remained his major project for more than 35 years. Uncle Mo was well known in Redditt for his generosity and time in helping others, loaning tools, dispensing advice on fishing and building techniques. He was happiest at the lake with Sheila. Dad also was an active volunteer at Children’s Hospital in Winnipeg and also at École Riverview, assisting students with French for many years. After the death of Sheila, Maurice lived in Catherine Place and then moved to Villa Aulneau. He made some new friends and renewed his acquaintance with people that he had met as a child in St. Adolphe. Maurice enjoyed concerts there, especially when Brian was entertaining!

The family would like to acknowledge the wonderful care that Dad received from the staff of St. Boniface Hospital, during his final days.

A private family funeral will take place in the future with interment at the Redditt Cemetery.

4 thoughts on “Maurice Paul”

  1. So sorry to hear of Maurice’s passing. Members of our family have begun gathering and sharing old family photos, and we came across one of Maurice when he was just a teenager. Gerry, I would love to reconnect with you.
    Take care and hold each other tight!

    Leona Boisselle, Calgary, AB

  2. Gerry, sorry to hear of the death of your dad. I will always remember him fondly as a wise, thoughtful man.
    Ian Dutton
    B.C.

  3. Gerry, My name is Gordon Delf, I worked for many years with your dad at the shell refinery. I also met you at the
    lake in the mid seventy. I never ever had an argument with your dad we got along real well. I live in Kelowna, B. C.
    and live at Chartwell residence. If you wish to contact me phone Chartwell on Leckey road in Kelowna.

  4. This morning my address book fell open at Maurice’s entry. So I did a search and found his obit. I was touched to see my mother’s name listed in his special relationships. Simone valued her contact with her cousin Maurice since childhood. I enjoyed my visits to Maurice when I visited Winnipeg after Simone’s passing in 2007. He visited Riverview hospice in her last days. They were kind and creative relations and they shared a special bond. Maurice lived a long and successful life and I was glad to know him. Peace and blessings to his family.
    Elisabeth Westlake (n´ee Senez) Victoria BC

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