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Paul WHARTON Obituary

PAUL RAYMOND WHARTON 1936 - 2022 Beloved friend and husband of Theresa Ravanello-Wharton. Father to the late Adrian (1960-1990), Rick (Lorelei), Clare, and Julian (Nicole) Wharton. "Pops" and "Grandad" to grandchildren, Dylan, Brittany, Brendan, Sarah, Logan, Robin, Jonas, Cassidy, Sara, Joshua and Julian Paul. Great-grandfather to Nomi Dagenais, the daughter of Sarah and Justin. Youngest son of the late Dorothy Hampson and Cyril Aspinall Wharton; brother of the late Frank Wharton (Eire) and the late Brian Wharton (Joan Milner). Uncle to Peter, Philip, and Paul Wharton (United Kingdom). "Carissimo Cognato" to the late Mary Sorrentino (Florida), the late Mary Larosa Ravanello (Amherstburn), and the late Norma "Momi" O'Reilly-Topham (Windsor). "Zio Klutzi" to his many favourite nieces and nephews, and "piccolo paolucci" to the Italo-Canadian community in Newmarket. Adopted "nonno" to Benito, Sandra, Gianluca and Rico Tatone. Nature photographer and freelace poet/writer; elementary and secondary teacher, principal, superintendant and asst. director of education of the former Metro Separate School Board (TCDSB) for 33 years. Past grand knight of the Knights of Columbus Villanova Council #10586 and 4th degree "Sir Knight" of the J.J. Hayes Assembly, Newmarket. Paul passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre on September 28, 2022 at 6:07 a.m. Visitation will take place at Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home (157 Main Street South, Newmarket) on Sunday, October 2nd from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The "Celebration of Life" Funeral mass will take place at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish (17955 Leslie St, Newmarket) on Monday, October 3rd at 1 p.m. Burial to follow at St. John's Cemetery, Newmarket. If desired, memorial donations may be made in lieu of flowers to one of the following charities: Barrett House (AIDS) and Good Shepherd Ministries (Toronto); "Community Bread" Newmarket or any food bank of choice; or St. Vincent De Paul Society. Online condolences at www.roadhouseandrose.com.

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Published by The Globe and Mail from Oct. 1 to Oct. 5, 2022.

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Albert Amendola

October 12, 2022

Dear Theresa and Family
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Dear husband Paul. My wife and I extend our sincere condolences and wish we knew of is passing away.
May God bless you in your sorrow.

Sincerely Albert and Rita Amendola

Gerald Blake

October 2, 2022

Terry and I wish to offer our sincere condolences to
Theresa and the family. Paul was a wonderful person!
May he rest in peace!

Patrick Browne

October 2, 2022

So very sorry to hear of your Father's passing. May he rest in peace and may all of you be comforted by your memories of him.

Paula Mapp Owolabi

September 30, 2022

Theresa and family
As an addendum to my earlier condolences, I would like to add that your love and personal commitment to me as a school social worker ensured my ability to retire and return to work at TCDSB three times.
My first hiring between 1974-76 was interspersed with a period of living in Bathurst NB and having two sons both of whom attended SMCS like Paul's sons.
The second sojourn ended in 1982, during which time family spent five years in Nigeria and I worked two more years in Healthcare before returning to work at TCDSB between 1989-2011.
Just to clarify, it was not nepotism since each time I underwent a rigorous interview and police clearance and submitted references.
This long period of interface, reinforced by letters, phone calls and exchanges of cards, shared stories and prayer were personally very significant as a trinidadian immigrant in the Canadian diaspora.
Paul's humor and beautiful postcards made from his nature photography were excanged with shared family news and photographs at least at Christmas over the past 48 years, a testimony to your family's tenacity with staying genuinely in touch.
I thank you sincerely for your friendship, advocacy and faith legacy.
Paul will be missed, never forgotten.
Paula Mapp Owolabi
Retired TCDSB social worker

Andrea Cummins (Jagodits)

September 30, 2022

Our prayers and love go out to you Theresa and your beautiful family (what an amazing crowd!!!). Paul touched so many lives. He showed his love and concern for anyone and everyone he encountered. Truly, a very loving and giving man. We were blessed with one of the best. God has called him home but his wonderful works here on earth will not be soon forgotten. Blessings to all.

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Memorial Events
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Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home

157 Main Street South, Newmarket, ON L3Y-3Y9

Oct

2

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home

157 Main Street South, Newmarket, ON L3Y-3Y9

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3

Funeral Mass

1:00 p.m.

St. Elizabeth Seton Parish

17955 Leslie St, Newmarket, ON

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157 Main Street South, Newmarket, ON L3Y-3Y9