Nicholas Paul

PAUL, Nicholas May 27, 1919 May 19, 2007 Nick passed away suddenly last week, just shy of his 88th birthday. He leaves his loving family to cherish his memory: Ella, his wife of 58 years, his son Bruce (Noni, Douglas, Jason, David), his daughter Marilyn (Phil), and his granddaughter Katherine Lambert. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Falkner, and nieces Colleen Brownlee, Doreen Newell, and Diane Falkner. Nick was predeceased by brothers Pavlo and Bill, and sister Lila. The son of Greek immigrants, Valissarios and Amarissa, Nick was proud to be a native son. Growing up in James Bay, he spent many happy hours fishing off the breakwater in the little rowboat he built. Nick spent the war years in the navy, serving on convoy duty in the North Atlantic and made several runs to Murmansk aboard the Port Colborne. Upon his discharge from the navy, Nick purchased a commercial fishing boat, his beloved Springtime V", and fished the waters off our coast until he retired in 1978. In his retirement Nick developed a passion for golf and travel. He and Ella thoroughly enjoyed many trips through Canada, the U.S and Mexico in their trusty motor home. An expert handyman, he was always repairing and building things in his workshop. There wasn't much that Nick couldn't fix, but when he acquired a computer at age 80, hit any key to continue" took on a whole new meaning! During the past five years, Nick enjoyed happy times with the Thursday afternoon group at the Veteran's Health Center at Broadmead Lodge. Special thanks to the home support workers from South Victoria Home Support Society. No service by request. A celebration of Nick's life will be held for family and friends on June 2, 2007 from 2-4PM at 1673 Warren Gardens, Victoria (477-5922). In lieu of flowers, a donation to The Lodge at Broadmead Foundation, 4579 Chatterton Way, V8X 4Y7, would be appreciated. 374634