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Wm. SCHUTTE Obituary
Wm. PAUL SCHUTTE
P ENG. . 3 OCT. 1926 - 17 MAY 2007 Paul died at the Montfort Hospital, Ottawa after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Born in Toronto, he was part of the 27th Generation of the Schutte Family in Germany. Paul was well known by the 1944/45 UTS Classes for his pugilistic and football talents. He joined the Canadian Navy briefly prior to the end of WWII and then continued at U of T where he obtained a B.Eng and MBA. He joined the Dept of Foreign Affairs during Expo `67 and later specialized in export trade development in Latin America. Son of the late Wm. Percy Schutte and Mary Hamilton Schutte. Beloved husband of Anne Marie, nee Coates, for 32 years. Loving father of Elizabeth, David (Nancy), Brian (Nargis), Anthony (Sharon). Grandfather of Blair, Laura and Rehan. Dear brother of Thomas Holt (Ann), Uncle of Heather (George), Brenda (Peter), Grattan (Margaret) and Great Uncle to their children Daryl, Alex, Graham, Bryson, Leah and Ryan. Memorial Service at Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, on 22 May 2007, 2-4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to your favourite charity.
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Memories and Condolences
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Anne Marie Schutte
July 22, 2007
My Darling Paul,
You recorded a tape on Saturday, 21st December, 1974 in Ottawa which you sent to me in England. Since you died, 9 weeks ago, I have replayed this tape almost every night, crying myself to sleep sometimes, feeling the warmth of your voice envelope me and comfort me as I mourn the years we have lost to the Alzheimer’s that afflicted you. I have not listened to this tape in 33 years ... I had no reason to ... I had you.
On tape you recount the time that we spent together in Lima and you describe the feelings that assuaged you. When I saw you across the Canadian Pavilion at Tecnomin’74, I recognised in you my soulmate and I was very afraid. Although both our marriages were ‘on the rocks’, we really didn’t comprehend that fully yet. I did not want to meet you because as I said, I was afraid.
I guess I was afraid of the consequences of our meeting and so I busied myself and kept away from you until the inevitable happened. Frank Matthews literally dragged me by the hand “to meet my boss”, as he put it. We shook hands and I hurried away back to keeping busy but Frank wouldn’t leave me alone. He insisted that I join both of you for dinner that night. That is when I came to the realisation that this was much bigger than anything else that had ever happened to me. This was my destiny and I could fight it no longer.
As I dressed for dinner, I looked into the mirror and I spoke out aloud to myself: I don’t ever want that man to forget me. And, Darling, you never did. Even in the latter stages of your illness, you always knew I was someone special to you, even if you couldn’t recall my name. In earlier years when you were healthy, we hated being apart. When you went away on your trade shows ... I couldn’t accompany you to all your shows but the ones I did, we so enjoyed together ... we just couldn’t bear the pain of separation. In the 70s and 80s, there were daily telexes and phone calls, even cables. Then in the 90s came the faxes and phone calls. We just didn’t function well without each other.
Your last spoken words to me were: “Thank God, I’ve remembered your name. I don’t want to be in this dark place anymore.” And now, my Darling, now that we are apart and separated by Death, I don’t know how to go on living without you. You are no longer in a dark place but in the splendorous light of Paradise where I look forward to the day that we will be reunited. To quote you on tape, I also thank God every night for having brought you into my life.
I will love you forever, My Darling.
Anne
sylviane Jacques
July 17, 2007
I knew Paul when I first attended Mary Anne's mom .Looking at Paul he was a very intellectual person. he had a very good sense of humour. One thing I could see he loved Anne very much as he would look for Mrs Shutte all the time.
Tom, Frances, Camilla and Louise Brandreth xxx
July 17, 2007
Dear Anne,
Paul was a man of great erudition in so many fields. He was a person of integrity and principles. He loved you so very much. It was an honour to have had him as our brother-in-law and uncle. Be at peace now Paul.
Anne you are strong, and have been through a lot over the last eight years. A man like Paul doesn´t come into ones life very often, you were one of the lucky ones, you have such lovely shared memories. Let these give you the strength you now need. Be guided by His "Footsteps in the Sand". Mass is being held for Paul and Mum at our local Church. Lots of love
Fred & Sarah Neal
July 17, 2007
Anne,
May gentle memories bring your heart comfort and peace,
With heartfelt sympathy,
Sarah & Fred
Sheila (Coates) Palmer
July 16, 2007
Dear Anne,
Remember that "a sorrow shared is a sorrow halved." In the long, sad days ahead when you are remembering past times with Paul, put your thoughts and memories into words and write them down for your family. Make a scrap book of memories to accompany that lovely photo album. Another chapter in your/our family history!
With love and prayers,
Tom Schutte
July 16, 2007
Eulogy delivered by Tom Schutte at Paul's Memorial Service on Tuesday, 22nd May, 2007.
PAUL October 3rd 1926 - May 17th 2007
On behalf of the Schutte family, thank you all for coming.
How to describe Paul, dutiful son, kind brother, loving husband and father, respected by friends and colleagues. Gregarious, industrious, all of the above and more.
He went to Blythwood Public School in North Toronto. Our parents must have realized he had some real potential so they had him take the entrance exams for University of Toronto Schools. I am sure he ACED the tests.
Money was very tight in those days. The cost of a private school was a major expense but obviously our parents thought it was worth making the sacrifice.
Early on at UTS Paul tried out for the boxing team, possibly partly because he was ridiculed by some of the students for his hand-me-down clothes. (As I said, “times were tough.”)
Anyway it did not work out very well so he gave up on the boxing until later in high school when he had bulked up and developed some edge to his personality. That showed up playing football. Paul was the go to guy when the team needed that extra yard. He was the team's plunging half, probably more like a full back today. That was in the days of the old leather helmets and no face guards. The Schuttes are blessed with good sized honkers and breaking his was a concern for Paul. He acquired a nose guard which made him fearsome to look at and fearless of the opposition.
He also played basketball when being 6 foot tall meant something. He was also aggressive there.
In his final year he entered the boxing completion and fought in the open class taking on all comers. In the final match, he fought Larry Ross and beat him two rounds out of three for the championship.
So make no mistake about that smiling face. Beneath that façade lies the heart of a lion and a fierce competitor. I know, I was teasing him one day and he finally had enough, chasing me out of the house and down the street. I did not stop until I reached Yonge Street - 1/2 a mile away.
He finished his lower grade years and went on to finish his high school education at UTS. His marks were high enough that he was allowed to leave school to join the navy without writing the final exams.
After six months in the Navy, the war was over. He enrolled at the University of Toronto in Chemical Engineering. Because he enrolled in school late in the year, the second year was to start about 2 weeks after he had finished his first year. In order to have a longer break he switched to Engineering and Business.
Later on, he took night courses to get his Masters Degree. It took him 5 years of hard slogging while holding down a job and raising a family.
While at U. of T. he joined the Theta Delta Ki Fraternity. In the final year, a group of classmates, including several Frat brothers, were invited to visit Westinghouse Company in Hamilton to look at potential job opportunities. A strange thing happened! All the Theta Deltas were offered jobs. I guess the fact that the Director of personnel was a former Frat Brother had something to do with it.
That was the beginning of Paul's formal working career. He worked for several companies, two of which stand out in my mind. Sears, because I obtained a really good deal on some golf clubs using Paul's employee discount, much to his distress, especially when I went back and got an additional club. The other was when he worked at EXPO '67. Ann and I and our children got into all the exhibits without lining up.
Back in the 30’s, our father found a great little lake back in the wilderness of darkest Hasting County called Dickie Lake. It was full of small mouth Black Bass. Later on, our father decided to build a sail boat to use on the lake. You have to appreciate that he had never built a boat before. But what the heck, he was an Engineer so why not? Well, the boat turned out to be 14 feet long, 6 feet wide, with 3 foot sides, had a wooden centre board and a rocking chair rocker for a tiller. It was a gaffe rig. He built it in the back yard. We lived on a small lot with a NARROW driveway. The boat just fit between the houses.
Father loaded the boat on a trailer behind our '36 Chevy and headed for the lake. The last few miles into the lake are on a very twisty and hilly gravel road ending at a knot hole in a tree. Father hoping he would not meet anyone as he did not know how to back up a trailer. When he looked in the rear view mirror he must have thought the Queen Mary was chasing him.
The reason for the story of the boat is that this is where Paul first learned to sail and develop a love of being on the water. On our annual holidays when Paul was old enough, and later when it was the four of us, we would set off most mornings to sail up the lake to go fishing. If we got the early morning favourable breeze, it was easy. If we missed it, then it was tack, and tack all the way. We would take Mother to her favourite point of land where she would spend the day with her deck chair and books while we fished.
If at the end of the day the wind had died, we had to row home, talking or singing. Our Parents were good singers, especially Gilbert and Sullivan, possibly the Pirates of Penzance. Paul would be on one oar and I on the other with Dad cleaning the fish as we went along.
Later, Paul spent a lot of time at the Royal Canadian Yacht Club as a guest of his many friends where he had the opportunity to crew on all sorts of sail boats, including an ocean racing boat in and around the lake regatta. As you can see, the navy had been a natural for him.
Paul had a vast circle of friends across the country. Often in my travels when I introduced myself the response would be “Schutte? pause, Schutte ? Any relation to Paul Schutte" or "I knew a Paul Schutte."
One time, I joined a chap at a small golf course to play a round and when I introduced myself he immediately said “I knew a Paul Schutte at Sears, any connection?”. But the real hot bed of Paul Schutte fans is in Collingwood. I joined a carving class and there was one there. I gave my profile at my men's club and looked down and there were four of his old buddies staring up at me.
But the worst/best case came when Paul was responsible for my meeting my future bride. You guessed it, her brother was a friend of Paul's.
I hope these recollections give you some impression of the man I call my Brother, whom we honour today.
God Speed Paul.
Bob & Agnes Steele
July 15, 2007
Dear Anne,
May God bless and strengthen you and be with you in the journey ahead.
With love,
Bob & Agnes
Minnie Webb & Family
July 15, 2007
Dear Anne,
My family are very concerned over your welfare now; hoping you are able to cope with the sadness we know is in your heart.
We hope you have some family members with you for a while.
We love you and hope you are doing o.k.
Min and Family
Joy Iverson
July 15, 2007
Anne,
May Family and friends comfort you. Paul and you were such a great couple.
With love always,
Joy
Sylvia & Norman Peters
July 15, 2007
May the remembrance of a life you cherished fill all your days with love.
Hope to see you again in Mazatlan soon - you are sorely missed!
With sincere sympathy, love and fondest memories,
from
Sylvia & Norman
Jeanne & Bob Lycett
July 15, 2007
Anne,
Bob and I are so very sorry for your losses of Paul, and Mary, our hearts truly go out to you.
Take good care of yourself Anne, our thoughts and love are with you.
Love,
Jeanne & Bob
Maria del Carmen Nevares
July 15, 2007
Dear Anne
This is a short to note to express my deepest sympathy on the sad loss of your husband and then your mother. As you put in your email to Kata Hall, which she kindly sent me for forwarding to the girls, they are now in a better place, may they rest in peace.
I joined the class in 1958 in Form I and I think I remember you as a lovely girl, brown hair and pretty big greenish/blue eyes.
I am sending you a list of the girls of San Silvestre, class of 1962, which I am sure will revive happy memories of the time we spent at school.
Again dear Anne, I send you my condolences.
With love,
Maria del Carmen Nevares
also known as "Mechas" by the girls as I had stringy long hair
Ingelise Emby
July 15, 2007
Dearest Anne,
It must be so awfully “empty” that first your husband departs, and then your mother.
I have only had my parents whom have left this world, even though my husband, Peter, for 43 yrs – was deathly ill while my mother lived with us in the outskirts of Copenhagen. She was 81 then (this was in 2000) that I could not cope with both Peter's illness (galloping rheumatism, stopping all body functions in him), that she moved to the Elders Home close by.
Fortunately we found very good medicine for him, and my mother died a year later.
Due to his illness, and my asthma and allergy, we have moved to Tenerife.
Dearest Anne, this is just to let you know, that I am very thankful to have connection with you again, will always be your friend. I know this doesn’t take or relieve a bit the pain and sorrow you are going through, just that my heart beats for you.
With love and light
Inge(lise) Emby
Irma Dancourt
July 15, 2007
Dear Anne:
This is to express to you my deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband and that of your mother a few weeks later. It is very hard to endure the loss of those we love and you have to be very strong to overcome the absence of your beloved ones.
My husband passed away a year and nine months ago and I know how hard it is. Besides losing the man you have always loved, it turns to be a huge change in your personal life. Please do not hesitate to contact me whenever you feel like talking to somebody who will probably understand you a little bit more.
I have one son who lives in Boston. So I go quite often to visit them, especially now that my first grandson was born last year (6 months after my husband’s death). So maybe you can drop by in Boston at any time I am around. That would be nice.
My thoughts will be with you always. Love,
Irma Dancourt
Pam Brown
July 15, 2007
Dear Anne,
What a doubly hard time for you, my goodness how I feel for you, I am so very sorry Anne. You must be utterly exhausted, hopefully you are bearing up. I guess you have been in mourning for a while caring for two so hopefully there will be a good rest for everyone now. I so enjoyed reading your guest book and the lovely photos of Auntie Mary's wonderful life and especially seeing the grown-up pictures of all the family! Keith was especially fond of Auntie Mary so I am forwarding the guest book on to him, he hasn't heard the sad news yet.
Look after yourself Anne, we're thinking about you so much. I am so sad for you, losing your soul-mate of so long. I didn't know Paul so I was thinking more of Auntie Mary. How hard it must be for you and I am so very sorry.
With love from
Pam xxxx
Malena Barreto
July 15, 2007
Querida Anne,
No quiero dejar pasar mas tiempo sin decirte que estoy pensando en ti y que te mando todo mi cariño.
Malena
The Reeds
July 14, 2007
Dear Anne & Anthony:
With deepest sympathy,
Gail, Ed, Stewart & Meaghan
Dudley & Ruth Bignell
July 14, 2007
Anne & Family
Anne dear, Dudley and I were so sorry to learn of the passing of your husband, Paul - a man of many talents and notable notes.
We are thinking of you,
Ruth
Bill and Marion Staple
July 14, 2007
To Anne & Family,
We remember the good times we had with you, Paul and both your Mothers - at Nancy's on New Year's Eves and also the enjoyable dinner at your "Bed & Breakfast" home. How time flies past.
We have been saddened to hear of Paul's illness the past few years. We know it hasn't been easy for either of you but you have been such a good support for him. Now he is at peace.
Our thoughts are with you.
With love,
Bill & Marion
John & Ingrid Lambermont
July 14, 2007
Dear Anne,
Upon our return home from abroad, we found Nancy's sad message on our answering machine.
The many years working with Paul, as a friend and colleague, have been for me an exceptionally happy time. For this I am most grateful and will not forget.
Ingrid joins me in expressing to you our heartfelt sorrow.
Dick Wilson
July 14, 2007
Anne
I am saddened by Paul's passing. In our early days we were the best of friends. Marrying you was the best thing that happened to him.
Paul was a wonderful personality - we had a GREAT time.
Thinking of you and yours,
James & Sally Midwinter
July 14, 2007
Dear Anne
I was so sorry I couldn't be here to pay my respects to Paul at the Service to honour his life. As I think Sally told you, I was sailing up the East Coast at the time with my son, James.
I have many happy memories of Paul and of the two of you together. He had a good life, though I know the last while has been trying for you. Of little use, but I tender my deepest sympathy.
I always remember the inscription on a tombstone in Hope Town, a favourite destination of ours in the Bahamas. "Life is a Passage Homeward Bound." Paul has reached port. We should all rejoice.
Love from Sally and myself,
Jim
Sabina & Carol Waters
July 14, 2007
To dearest Anne,
We were sorry to hear of Paul's passing and have donated to the West Ottawa Rotary Club a Bike in India to help young people with polio.
We were also very sorry to hear of Mary - what a great lady. We will remember her fondly.
From your Bed & Breakfast friends,
Sabina @ Gasthaus Switzerland
Carol Waters @ Australis
Mary Coates
July 14, 2007
Dear Anne Marie & Family,
It was with great sadness to read Anthony's e-mail about Paul's death.
Vic & I felt so privileged to have met Paul, yourself, your sister and Tom, and often talked about that lovely day we had together in Spain.
My thoughts and prayers as always are with you daily.
With love, Mary
Anthony Haines
July 13, 2007
We'll miss you Paul. You are always in our thoughts and prayers, and thankful for everything that you have done for us.
Sharon and Anthony
Rosaura Mesones
July 12, 2007
Dearest Anita,
As I think of Paul, I cannot help but go back to l975-1976 or so, when you came to Peru for one of your visits, and told me with much excitement that you had met a wonderful man. I remember you saying that you made your "grande entree" with a black dress, and it was instant "flechazo". What a blessing to have had all these years together!! May you experience Our Lord's embrace and presence through all the sweet memories that I am sure He will bring to your heart . I remember Paul as a very mild mannered man . Thank you for sharing his life through pictures of those near and dear to him.. Very special and a great idea. Your friend always,
Frank H. Scheme
July 12, 2007
I WALKED IN PAUL'S SHOES!
Back in the early 80's, on a flight to Latin America, Paul and I sat side by side, took off our shoes, talked about work and family and changed seats several times as I clicked away at the passing Andes. Paul got off in Lima and I went on to Santiago. Prior to landing, I squeezed into my shoes only to realize they were not new and black, but worn and brown! I was wearing Paul's.Upon returning to Canada, Paul mailed me my shoes and instructed me to "trash" his. Thank you Paul for the rare honour of walking in someone else's shoes and loving it!
The story lives on and so do you my friend.
Rosaura Mesones
July 12, 2007
Dear Anita,
I so remember years ago (around 1975-76 or so) when you were visiting Peru and we were catching up at my home and were telling me all about when you first met Paul.!! I remember how excited you were. I remember your telling me, how he noticed you coming down a stairs with a black dress, as you were making your "grande entree" at a reception . For some reason, I always remember this little story, because I can picture you looking beautiful with those sparkling green eyes of yours. This story was the beginning of your walk together. You and Paul were privilege to have each other for so many years. That is a blessing in itself and a great consolation in the years to come. With much love,
luis y dulce cruz
July 12, 2007
siempre mantendremos con nosotros los gratos momentos compartidos con nuestro querido amigo paul, a quien deseamos un descanso eterno en paz!
At the Gasthof Schutte, Oberkirchen, Germany. 3 April 2004
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Je t'aime plus qu'hier, Moins que demains. Paul 12.25.74
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Graveside Service, Beechwood Cemetery, Tuesday, 22nd May, 2007
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Paul's Memorial Service, Tuesday, 22nd May, 2007
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With Liz
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Painted by Frank Lynton Giles
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With Anthony & Anne, 'La Escondida', Wakefield, 1990
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With Brian & Nargis, Montebello 1990
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With Granddaughter, Laura, Christmas 1998
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With Grandson, Blair, Christmas 1996
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Four Generations, with Mother Mary, Son David & Laura
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Paul acknowledges recognition for his work at Mexico City Trade Show, 1994
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25yrs Service Recognition, Department of, Foreign Affairs, Ottawa, 1991
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At Trade Show, Peru, 1980s
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In El Teniente mine, Chile, c 1985
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Marries Anne, Ottawa, 29 Dec 1979
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'Wheeler's', Brighton, UK April 1975
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In Fancy Dress, Montreal, 1978
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With Father, Percy, and Brother, Tom. c 1951
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HMCS Cornwallis, c 1944
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At UTS, c 1943
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At UTS, c 1943
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With Mother, Mary, 1927
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Anne Marie Schutte
July 12, 2007
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
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