Paul Franklin Waldie

I recently learned that Father Paul Waldi passed away. He was a loving and gifted listener. He made our very small chapel wedding very special. When he learned that we had met through our mutual love of opera, he arranged to have a CD of Luciano Pavarotti, singing Ave Maria, playing in the background as we entered the chapel to say our marriage vows. He was a very special man. We missed him very much when five months later, he left for Africa. We will always remember him fondly. His homilies...

In loving memory of Father Paul who brought me into the church at St. Benedicts in 2002. No finer priest ever blessed our world with his wisdom, humility and love. I will miss hearing from you every Christmas, Father Paul. You are home at last.

I met Father Paul Waldie in the late 1990s when my wife, Karen, and I attended St. Benedict Catholic Church (St. Ben's) in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle on a regular basis. His white hair made him look old, like a grandfather, but he sure acted young. He was one of those rare priests who really spoke to you instead of at you. He would stand at the lectern when he read the Gospels, but when it came to the homily, he'd come down the steps and walk up and down the center aisle, making...

The world lost a great man and a great priest when God called Fr Paul Waldie home. I am sure you are walking among the angels now, looking over all those you've touched and challenging us to be more, to be present. Rest In Peace.

Father Waldie will remain in my heart forever! He was a great friend to both Michael and me. I will always remember his kind, soft-spoken manner. I know that Michael considered him one of his very closest friends and confidants. Father Waldie actually joined us in marriage in 1973 and we had 42 years of wonderful marriage before Michael's passing two years ago. I know that they are once again sharing great conversations together. God bless you, Father Waldie.

Father Waldie as the best principal at Bishop O'Dowd ever. He led by example: was honest, kind, compassionate, thoughtful and patient. He has been missed since his departure from our school. What a wonderful man, and what a wonderful example for young students.