Obituary of Harold Raymond Paddle

It is with great sadness the family of Harold Raymond Paddle of Red Harbour announces his passing at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Center on March 16th, 2017 at the age of 78 years. Harold Raymond Paddle was born on September 9, 1938 at Port Elizabeth, NL to Bertram and Mary Paddle. Harold married Ruth (Moulton) at the age of twenty. They had five children; Gary, Elaine, Kathy, Roger and Terry. Eight grandchildren; Kayla, Bradley, Brandon, Logan, Lauren, Kathy, Cassandra and Candace. Six great-grandchildren Hailey, Cameron, Chase, Emily, Susan and Daisy. Harold and Ruth celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary on February 21, 2017. Harold worked on the Great Lakes in his younger years, he worked in retail for 9 years the remainder of his working years he was a fisherman. He loved to play guitar and sing gospel music. He recorded 4 gospel C.D.'s. He gave his heart to the Lord on November 2005. He was an active member of the United Church in Red Harbour. He will be forever loved by his wife Ruth, children , grandchildren and great-grandchildren He Leaves to mourn with loving and precious memories wife Ruth; sons Gary of Red Harbour, Roger (Michelle) of Red Harbour and Terry (Trina) of Red Harbour; daughters Elaine (Rick Senior) of Red Harbour and Kathy (Fred Clarke) of Fort Mcmurray, AB; 8 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; sisters Jean Butler, Susie Grandy and Ada Keeping plus a large circle of other family and friends. Predeceased by parents Bert and Mary Paddle and Brother Kyle Paddle. Resting at Wesley United Church, Red Harbour, Friday, March 17th from 6-9pm for family only and Saturday from 10am to 9pm. Funeral service to take place from Wesley United Church, Red Harbour on Sunday March 19, 2017 at 1:00 PM with Interment to follow at United Cemetery, Red Harbour. Donations in Mr. Paddle's memory may be made to Red Harbour Cemetery Fund or flowers gratefully accepted. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Burin.