Paul Buttemer

Paul was my great friend when we were In our early twenties and lead me (or pushed me) into some of the greatest and most influential adventures of my life , spontaneous bicycle trips , canoe trips , winter camping , etc , all of which I've never forgotten . Love you Paul . Molly, im very sorry I've just become aware of this.

I appreciate that you have left this book online, for I'd like to express how deeply sorry I am for Paul's passing, and your great loss as a family. I am sorry it comes so long after his loss....but I was only prompted to look him up after a mention of his daughter, Gwen, in an email from an oboe colleague of mine.
My name is Dianne Byberg Manaster, and I was a good friend of Paul's in Scarborough, where we both played in Scarborough Youth Orchestra. I remember his laugh and smile, and...

May God with you and your family!

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

As the Nutcracker season approaches, I can't help but smile to recall when Paul gave me tickets one year (it was grade 13, so not yesterday) and said that any boy who would go with me would be worth hanging on to - hmmm, i went with my sister

Dear Molly, how many times have I thought that I must look up for Paul's address. Many years have gone by and I never got the chance to tell him how much he meant to me. We met about 20 years ago, maybe you'll remember me, but I was too young to understand, and now that I've understood, it's too late. Shame on me for letting too many years pass without opening my heart to the people that count, or who have had an impact. Life goes on, and even if the understanding comes later, the least one...

Dear Amalia;

My name is Stephen McKean. I was close friends with your late husband, Paul during and after our high school years in Guildwood. I was shocked to read through Google that Paul had passed away last year. I send Paul an email about 2 years ago hoping to hear from him and re-establishing contact. I never received a reply. Last Sunday, I had re-visited Paul’s website only to hear of his passing and have been in a state of shock and sadness since.

Paul...

Dear Molly and family --

My deepest condolences are with you. I am so sorry for your loss. I never met Paul, but I heard wonderful things about him.

My mother just saw you and your daughter perform and was deeply moved. I have the warmest memories of you -- how kind, loving and gentle you were -- a rare treasure in the egocentric dance world! I wish you and your family much peace and joy in the years ahead.

Love,
Eva

Time and miles have separated us since Paul, Molly and baby Evan's visit to Newfoundland but we were looking forward to reconnecting this June. Paul has been such a friend and help to me over the years. I (and my students)shall miss him and his advice greatly. I think of him and you daily. Paul will be irreplaceable on so many levels, and he leaves such a body of research behind him.