Paul HLADY

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Paul Hlady, on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at the age of 95. He is predeceased by his wife Dolores (nee Solomon) who passed on December 25, 2011. He was a very proud father to David Hlady, Joanne (Stephen) Clark, Janet (Stephen) Bray of Niagara Falls, Ontario, and Theresa DeRose of Buffalo, New York. Loving grandfather to his grandchildren; Alana Hlady, John (Emina) Hlady, Serena Clark, Cara DeRose, and Petra DeRose. Paul is survived by his two sisters, Elaine McEwen and Edna (Yantoshka) Zurbuchen, both of B.C., as well as many nieces and nephews. The second eldest of eight children born to John and Anne (nee Letwin) Hlady in Thalberg, Manitoba. He was born in 1927 on a farm and loved telling stories about his adventures and the fun he had with his siblings, relatives, and friends. Leaving Manitoba in 1952, Paul came to Niagara Falls and worked in the construction of the Sir Adam Beck Generating Station. He attended St. Patrick's Catholic Church regularly and St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church when he could. Paul met Dolores at a dance and they later married in 1956. The same year he began a new career as a barber on Queen Street in downtown Niagara Falls. He relocated to the corner of Simcoe Street and St. Clair in 1971. Known as 'Paul the Barber', he loved cutting hair, talking, and meeting people up until his retirement in 2004. After retirement, he continued cutting hair in people's residences, retirement and nursing homes. He played slo-pitch as a pitcher for many years and on days off work Paul enjoyed bowling, hunting, fishing, playing golf (he was a member of the Royal Tees), and enjoyed playing and seeing relatives in the Annual Dennis Letwin Memorial Golf Tournament, wearing their green jacket in 2018. Paul looked forward to his annual trips back to Manitoba to see family and friends. The family would like to thank the HNHB for their quick support, and a special thank you to nurses Olivia and Pretty as well as the attending PSWs. Thanks also goes out to Tanis of Hospice Niagara for the compassion that was shown to him in his last few days, and to the RNR Patient Transport Services attendants who treated our Dad with gentleness and dignity. Friends are invited to join the family at the PATTERSON FUNERAL HOME, 6062 Main St., Niagara Falls, visiting Tuesday, January 31, 2023, from 9 to 11 a.m. A Funeral Service in celebration of his life will take place at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with the Rite of Committal to follow at Fairview Cemetery.

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