Obituary of William Henry Paul Jr.

It is with great sadness the family of William Henry Paul Jr. of Epworth announce his  passing at Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre on Tuesday April 8, 2025 at the age of 90 years. 

Leaving to mourn and cherish his memory are his son Shawn (Violet) of Innisfail, AB and daughter Wendy Clarke (Melvin) of Lewin's Cove; 7 grandchildren Stewart of AB, Clinton ( Amber) of Lewin's Cove, Cory(Jessica) of AB, Ian of Lewin’s cove, Erin (Corey) of AB, Taylor of AB, Mackenzie (Jacob) of AB; 6 great grandchildren Nathan, Cora, Dane, Norah, Carson, Marcy; sister Nora of NS; brother Ralph (Sheila) of Burin Bay Arm; sisters-in-law Florence, Ethel, Ruth, Dale; brothers-in-law Charles, Gary, Robert; plus a large circle of other family and friends. 

Predeceased by wife Margaret, daughter Nancy Brewer, brothers Dan and Fred; brothers-in-law Paul, Bill, Claude; sisters-in-law Helen, Margaret, Ethel.

We will never forget all the great memories we shared, especially from you entertaining us with your music from the banjo to the harmonica , kicking our  butt at Flinch even if Nan always said you were cheating lol, watching you paint your beautiful pictures of animals and landscapes, going into the woods to cut down wood so you could keep everyone warm during the winters, and heading to the pond to go trouting with you and Dad.  You were always trying to make people's laugh and be happy and I feel that left a great imprint on who I am today and I hope I made you proud. You were a one of a kind soul and heaven definitely gained an amazing angel, I bet Nan and Aunt Nancy were waiting for you with open arms at the gate. May you be together forever, again. Family was very important to you, someone would say that they are your most prized possessions. We’ll always have good memories of him, of the both of them, him and Nan.  If we have to tell him one thing right now, is, duck that wooden spoon cause you know if she can swing with the best. And just because it looks like turkey, it might be ceiling tile…lol 

We are struggling to find the words to say about you simply because there's too many great things you did for me. From nurturing my love for music, to supporting me however you could. You took me under your wing as your own and I'll forever be grateful for you. Give Nan and Mom a hug from me, your ol' trout.

Visitation will be from Serenity Funeral Home, Burin on Wednesday and Thursday 1-4PM and 6-9PM. 

Funeral Service to take place from Serenity Chapel Burin on Friday, April 11, 2025  2PM with interment following at United Cemetery, Epworth. 

Donations in his memory may be made to Epworth United cCmetery fund or flowers gratefully accepted. 

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Burin. We listen, we learn, we walk with you.

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