Paul STOTHART Obituary
Passed away at the Ottawa General Hospital on April 17, 2012 at the age of 54. Dearly beloved husband of Karen Colby-Stothart and cherished father to Sarah, Alex, and Julia. Survived by his parents, Patricia and David, and adoring brothers and sisters, Arthur (Sylvie), Judy (Gary), Ritchie (Mae), and Janet (Robert). Much-loved son-in-law to Adele and Barry Colby and brother-in-law to Lisa and Eric, Grant and Claudette, Krista and Matthew. Will be lovingly remembered by his many nieces and nephews, friends and colleagues.
A graduate of Queen's MBA and Engineering program, Paul's career spanned three decades of public and private service. He most recently served as Vice-President of the Mining Association of Canada. Also an accomplished athlete and hockey player, Paul played for Team Canada in 1983.
Friends are invited to visit the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, on Sunday, April 22, from 2 to 5 p.m. and Monday, April 23 after 12 noon. Funeral Service will be held Monday, April 23, in the Sacred Space of the Beechwood National Memorial Centre at 2 p.m. followed by a reception.
The family would like to extend sincere thanks to the compassionate staff of the Bone Marrow Transplant team at the Ottawa Hospital. Donations in Paul's memory can be made to the Bone Marrow Transplant Foundation of the Ottawa Hospital Foundation, designated to Hematological Malignancies DNA Bank. Further details are available on his Lifetime Memorials page, located at
beechwood.permavita.com/index.html
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Matt Berner
April 13, 2019
Aunt Karen, Sarah, Alex and Julia... My condolences to you all as another anniversary draws near. I Uncle Paul still to this day. Canada is not he same without him. Every time I play hockey I think about him. I pray for you all often. He would be very proud of the grown ups you have become. Love Matt.
Pierre Neatby
June 26, 2013
Dear Stothart family, I was shocked to hear of the passing of Paul. I played hockey with Paul at Queen's and have fond memories of him leading the signing on the way back from long road trips. I caught up with him at the MAC a couple of years ago and even though we had not seen each other in many years he was still as I remembered: kind and with an infectious smile. He was a good man.
Leanne Given
January 1, 2013
Karen, Sarah, Alex, and Julia,
My most sincere condolences to you. I was saddened to hear of Paul's passing. I have such wonderful memories of my time spent with your family and still think of you often. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Craig Robertson
August 13, 2012
The Stothart Family
Belated condolences; I first met Paul at Ridgemont HS; likewise later on his brothers Art and Ritch who came to coach a school team I was on. My best memory of Paul however was after high school when we did summer work together for Geodetic Survey of Canada in Western Canada (previously noted in photos). So much fun we all had in the two summers we worked together...Paul always played a big part in them.
June 15, 2012
To Karen & Family. We just wanted to express our deepest sympathies for your loss. We had many years of great hockey with Paul and your family. Paul made a great impact on our son Michael. He made him play to his fullest capacity. He will be missed. Really missed. We send you our best wishes at this time. Kerry, alex, Michael & Peter.
Paul - summer 1980
June 2, 2012
Photo of Paul during his summer job 1980
Paul's summer job circa 1979.
June 1, 2012
Carolyn Joyce (nee Scott)
May 31, 2012
I'm so very sorry for your loss. I knew Paul as a boy. It does not surprise me at all, that he became so accomplished as a man. We lived around the corner from each other, spent most of our classes in public school together, and in highschool, I always sat in front of him. Most of this time was spent dealing with his love of Agent Maxwell Smart. I wish I hadn't lost touch with him. He always made me laugh, which always got me in trouble. He always acted so innocent.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Matthew Berner
May 30, 2012
Uncle Paul you will be missed dearly by all but never forgotten. Nana, Grampy, Karen, Sarah, Alex & Julia, Art, Janet, Ritchie & Mom, Sylvie, Bob, Mae & Dad, I pray for you regularly. May you find God's comfort & strength & rejoice in the countless memories. Love Matt.
Madeline McBride, P. Eng.
May 14, 2012
On behalf of the Industrial Programs Division, Office of Energy Efficiency, Natural Resources Canada, I would like to express our condolences to Paul's family and MAC colleagues. Paul was a valued member of the national CIPEC Task Force Council, representing the Canadian mining sector. (NRCan suppports the CIPEC industry network). His passing will be felt strongly by his CIPEC friends and fellow members.
Ivor Elrifi
May 14, 2012
Karen and family:
I was very sorry to hear about Paul's passing. My sincere condolences.
Ivor
May 4, 2012
To the Stothart family,
I met Mr. Stothart five or six times through my government work in meetings with MAC. When I saw this sad news my first thought was, "What a class act he was". I forwarded the news to my retired employee who had also met him over the years and he responded "This is very sad. He was truly a gentleman". He made a remarkably good, memorable impression.
My sincere sympathy to you.
Jane Stalker
April 26, 2012
Karen, Sarah, Alex and Julia,
Very sorry to hear the sad news about Paul. He was the classiest and most level-headed hockey dad we met throughout the years. His wind swept hair, warm smile and great sense of humour will always be remembered.
Mike, Lynn, Casey and Jodie-Lynn McLewin
Carmela Reitano-Clink
April 25, 2012
To the Stothart Family
What a gentleman he was. Always smiling and taking the time to talk to you. I had the pleasure of working with him in government. So laid back and always talking about the family. I am sorry for your loss and hope that you and yours find comfort in knowing who he was and how many people had high regards for him.
Carmela Reitano-Clink
Ottawa Royals
April 24, 2012
To Karen, Julia and family
The members of the board and coaches of the Ottawa Royals Soccer Club express their condolences and sympathies at your loss. The Club has made a donation to the Ottawa Hospital Foundation in Paul's memory.
Heather Heins
April 24, 2012
Dear Janet Art and family
I was so shocked and saddened to read about Paul s passing, he was so precious to you all , I remember driving to queens to watch him playHockey, with Janet and wow what a star he was, it not seem that long ago
My heart goes out to your whole family during this time
M Murphy
April 24, 2012
Stothart family, truly sorry to read of Paul's passing. He was a lively spark in the "ISTC" world, way back when.
Stephanie Morrison
April 23, 2012
Julia, Alex, Sarah and family,
I am truly sorry for the loss of your father. May all of the special memories that you have of your dad carry you through these difficult times and provide you with comfort as you grow into the people that he has shaped you to be. Your dad will continue to be so very proud of you and will look down on you and smile with all of your accomplishments as you travel your individual journies in life. Support each other and your friends and Lisgar family will be there when you need us to be.
Sam Barone
April 22, 2012
I had the pleasure of knowing Paul when he was in government. Always calm with no fretting and made you feel that he had all the time in the world for you. One of the good ones. Our thoughts and prayers are with Paul and his family.
Sam Barone
Ottawa, Ontario
April 22, 2012
Dear Karen and family, I had the pleasure of meeting you when you lived on Reid Ave. I remember early weekend mornings when Paul would round up the kids and head over to Richmond Rd. to a local diner to have breakfast with the children. He said that he wanted you to have a chance to sleep-in. That's when I knew that he was truly a wonderful husband and loving father.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Silvia and Alanna Sas
silvia sas
April 22, 2012
Dear Karen and family, I had the pleasure of meeting you when you lived on Reid Ave. I remember early weekend mornings when Paul would round up the kids and head over to Richmond Rd. to a local diner to have breakfast with the children. He said that he wanted you to have a chance to sleep-in. That's when I knew that he was truly a wonderful husband and loving father.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Silvia and Alanna Sas
Kim Hendsbee
April 22, 2012
Dear Karen, Sarah, Alex and Julia,
We are so very sorry to hear of Paul's passing. May this guest book show you how much Paul was loved, appreciated and made an impact one way or another on many people's lives.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Kim, Dylan and Cody
Suzanne de Courville Nicol
April 21, 2012
Dear Karen
My thoughts and prayers are with you and all the members of your family at this most difficult time.
Deepest sympathy to your mom and dad, my friends Adèle and Barry Colby, who have lost a very kind and loving son-in-law. I know they feel your terrible pain, in a way that only parents can.
Sincères condoléances,
Suzanne
Edgar Edels
April 21, 2012
Sorry to hear about the sad news of Paul's passing. I was shocked and saddened. Paul was kind, and my memories of him will remain fond forever.
Karen, my heart hurts so much for you, and your 3 children. Take comfort in your family ... comfort each other.
— edge
Lori, Geoff, Brayden & Dacoda Timmins
April 21, 2012
Sarah and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you comfort at this time and always. Our deepest sympathy.
Milton & Lynda Timmins
April 21, 2012
Sarah and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
Andy & Lynn (Choquette) Kingsbury
April 21, 2012
Dearest Karen and all the family,
We extend to you our deepest condolences and so much love at this very sad time. May God bring you all peace and may your memories bring you comfort.
With Love,
John Bonnar
April 21, 2012
Sorry to hear of Paul's passing. He was a good friend and extremely skilled and fast hockey player. We played togeather with the Ottawa Old Pros and in the RA
Karen March (Green)
April 21, 2012
May the love and support of family and friends help you through this tough time. Growing up on Stratford ave., Paul was a big part of the Green household for many years as a good friend of my brother's. So strange to then work with him years later in the Minister of Trade's office at DFAIT. So sad...
GAIL VICTOR
April 21, 2012
To David & Pat and the Stothart Family,
My sincere condolences on your loss. May all your fond and wonderful memories of Paul help to comfort you and to ease your sorrow.
HELENE CARPENTIER
April 21, 2012
DEAR KAREN AND FAMILY
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR YOUR LOSS.
gord pinkney
April 21, 2012
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Tom and Trish Hewitt
April 20, 2012
Farewell to a great Queen's man. Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family.
Maureen Ward
April 20, 2012
Dear Karen, I am so sorry for your loss. From those youthful days at Queen's I remember Paul's wonderful zest for life and his true love for you. My deepest sympathies.
Roger Smith
April 20, 2012
Dear Karen, Sarah, Alex and Julia,
We are so shocked and saddened to hear that Paul lost a fight he fought so hard to win. Such a great man -- smart, funny, competitive, compassionate. He'll be missed and fondly remembered by so many. Denise, Jade and Kai join me in wishing you strength in this very tough time. Love from us all,
Mark Paradis
April 20, 2012
Dear Karen and family,
It is with sadness of heart that we extend our deepest sympathies at the passing of Paul. His journey has been courageous and inspirational as was his life and character. He will be missed but never forgotten. His warm smile will always be in our thoughts and your family in our prayers.
Mark & Anita
Robb Wilson
April 20, 2012
To the Stothart family. Please accept my condolences on the passing of your husband and dad. I had the privalege to play against Paul for a couple of years when he was with the Nepean Raiders along with his good friend Tom Manely. I played for Pembroke and remember having some great battles with the team and especially Paul. He was a tough competitor and a true gentleman He was taken far to early.
My toughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Robb Wilson PLK #19 1976-1979
April 20, 2012
it was a privilige to know you Jammer
Janet and Rod Matheson
April 20, 2012
To the Stothart Family,
We were very saddened to hear of Paul's passing. I have had the pleasure of knowing Paul since Peewee hockey. Janet and I have vivid memories of his easy natural character and the great athlete of our Ridgemont days. Like the rest of his family, Paul's sense of humour, leadership and charm were infectious and made us all better people. We feel honoured to be amongst his friends and admirers.
Nicole Lemieux
April 20, 2012
Karen,
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
David Progosh
April 20, 2012
I played hockey was with Paul, coached by his brother Art, when we were around 8-10 years old. Everything I know about team sports started with the Stotharts. I learned how to play together as a team and how hard work and determination not only won championships (for in those days we were champions), but was the ultimate expression of fun.
Paul and I met up again in high school, would play road hockey at Alta Vista public school on the weekends and it brought back such great feelings of --belonging. That team spirit where everyone knew what to do just clicked again. We played basketball on the Ridgemont High school team and played various intramural sports. It was such a joy playing with Paul. He was a silent leader, leading with his great skill and ability to focus in on the gritty details that made him such a winner. He had a great sense of humour and wit and together with that smile, we shared some very fine moments of winning in playing sports together.
I ran into Paul and his son at a football game at Lansdowne Park whenever a football team last played there, and once again, a feeling of familiarity and belonging washed over me. He smiled with his very special smile, and we chatted about - sports. It was great to see him.
I can say I have known Paul a long time. And I will continue to know him for as long as am alive. He is part of who I am since we shared many shared experiences in our formative years as budding athletes.
My deepest condolences to the Stothart family.
Laurie Parent-Kline
April 19, 2012
Dear Karen, Sarah, Alex and Julia,
We are so sorry for your loss and want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Laurie, Patrick, Katie, Joshua, Gregory (Kline)
Julie Choquette
April 19, 2012
Dear Karen, Sarah, Julia and Alex. I am so deeply saddened to hear that Paul lost his battle with cancer. I send you strength and love in the days and weeks ahead. May the comfort of your family and friends help you through and may his wonderful memory give you peace. Love Julie
April 19, 2012
We were very shocked and saddened to hear of Paul's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Sandra Cooney, Brian Clarke, Liam Clarke, Colleen Clarke
Bob Donnelly
April 19, 2012
So sorry to hear of Paul passing - he was a great athlete and inspiration to me, a skier but a really terrible skater who had never played hockey. He opened a window on a type of hockey I didn't know existed - when there was no one at the local rink, Paul, Jeff, Peter and I drove through the Glebe and Ottawa South and over to Hintonburg till we found a scrappy bunch of kids, threw the sticks into the middle and played for hours what I thought was crazy fun shinny!!
Thrilling!!
Greg Manley
April 19, 2012
Dear Karen, Alex, Sarah and Julia,
Our thoughts are with you in these difficult times. Please accept our condolences. Paul has been a fixture in the Manley House since the 70's. He will be truly missed. A great guy with a great sense of humour and honour. A great friend to my brother Tom. These are sad times.
Greg and Janice
April 19, 2012
Dear Karen, Sarah, Alex and Julia,
We are so sorry Paul's courageous battle has ended. You are in our thoughts and hearts at this very sad time. May the strength and love of your family help you through these difficult days. Love, Margot, Steve, Kelsi, Aimee and Stephen Laporte
(Beverley) Sophia Clarke
April 19, 2012
My dear Stothart family,
I think of you often and your heart-connection with my family. You were warmly influential for me in my youth. I am saddened to hear of Paul's passing and I feel for the grief that you are experiencing. I remember Paul as a boy and I can see that little boy in his printed picture.
Bill Floch
April 19, 2012
Dear Karen, Alex, Sarah and Julia,
Please accept our condolences and expression of sadness for the passing of Paul. His commitment to passing on his love of hockey and sharing his knowledge and appreciation of the game to the next generation of hockey enthusiasts means that although he will be missed, he will not be forgotten by those of us who were members of his extended hockey family. While coaching with Paul, I was always struck by his suggestions for players to "put the puck into the quiet areas of the ice" when there weren't obvious options to make a play. Like many of us, I am going to seek one of those quiet areas to think about Paul, a good, intelligent man with a quiet wit, now gone too soon.
Again, our deepest condolences to Paul's family from Bill, Joanne, James and Paul Floch
Eric Johnson
April 19, 2012
Dear Karen and Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. I have known Paul since his days at Ridgemont High School. I had the pleasure of working with Paul a couple of summers in Saskatoon and Manitoba ( circa 1979'ish ). I never thanked him for lending me his silver beat up sports car one day. I have some photographs that I will send to you. Warmest & Sad Regards. Eric Johnson.
Lynn (McEwen) Leduc
April 19, 2012
Art and the Stothart Family,
May your memories of Paul be a comfort to you in your time of loss.
Sincere condolences.
Janet Currie
April 19, 2012
Dear Art, and the entire Stothart family - I am so very shocked and saddened to hear about Paul. Such a kind and decent human being taken far too soon. My deepest condolences to you all.
April 19, 2012
Dear Karen ..I just wanted to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, Love to you and your family
Susan, Niki and Kacy Hyndman
Anne Johnson
April 19, 2012
Karen, Sarah, Alex, and Julia,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss.
I only met Paul once when he came to speak to a class at Queen's. Another graduate student and I were fortunate to be invited to join with our professor and Paul for lunch. Our lively and interesting discussion revealed what a lovely person Paul was, and how committed he was to making a difference in the world. He was so generous with his time, giving back and motivating students here at Queen's. I am an older student who has returned to do doctoral work...so we shared a discussion about time at Queen's as undergraduates and of our children: his love for you all and hopes for your future was so apparent even in a single conversation. I hope you are comforted in knowing that Paul made a deep impression on those he met and that he will be very much missed. Thinking of you all.
Christine Crossman
April 19, 2012
Karen and the whole Family,
We are so incredibly saddened to hear of Paul's passing. Please know that our hearts are with you.
Shannon Muldrew
April 19, 2012
Karen, Sarah, Alex, and Julia, we are so sorry for your loss. Paul was a wonderful man with a huge beaming smile, positive attitude and generous spirt. He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered.
Shannon, Luc, Liam and Avery
peter zanick
April 19, 2012
My sincere condolences to Paul's family for this very sad event. Paul last played on our Fairmont Furtrapper hockey team the winter of 2012 in our outdoor league and in my opinion was the best skater by far. We shared some Queen's memories. He was a great person.
Peter Zanick
April 19, 2012
To the Stothart Family:
My sincere sympathy at the loss of Paul.
My late husband Gord coached Paul with the "Nepean Raiders" Jr. A Hockey Team.
Paul was a great athlete and an even better person. Gord had a special place in his heart for Paul.
Kind regards, Shirley Hamilton
Mike Roy
April 19, 2012
Karen, Alex and family,
Please accept my very sincere condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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