Paul Joseph Aucoin

1946 - 2016

Paul Joseph Aucoin obituary, 1946-2016, Digby, NS

Paul Joseph Aucoin

1946 - 2016

BORN

1946

DIED

2016

Paul Aucoin Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 2, 2016.
Paul Joseph Aucoin, 69, born October 30, 1946 in Halifax, NS, loving/caring father, husband, grampy, coach and friend to many. After putting up a long hard fight Paul passed away Friday, January 1, 2016 at the QEII Halifax Infirmary in Halifax, NS due to complications from multiple heart surgeries. Paul grew up in Halifax, NS where hockey was his life. He played for the Halifax Junior Canadiens (now the Halifax Mooseheads) and went on to Captain the St. Mary's Huskies. He continued to be involved in hockey through coaching many teams over the past 30 years in Digby, NS. His other love was music; he played guitar in the band The Flintstones in Halifax, NS and could always just grab a guitar and play along with anything he heard. Paul was famous for his one liners, quick wit and always making everyone laugh. His rough exterior only covered his huge caring heart, always putting others before himself. It's undeniable how much he cared about his family and grandchildren. Paul is preceded in death by his parents, Ludger Aucoin and Eva Bouffard, as well as his oldest sister Jeanine (Claude) Lavoie. Paul is survived by his only son, Paul James "P.J." (Karen) Aucoin of Calgary, AB; wife, Deborah Wilson; sisters, Linda (Bill) Ashton of Shubie East, Yvette (Fraser-deceased) Fancy of Dartmouth, Claudette (Ron) Marchand of Lower Sackville; step daughters Amy Wilson and Michelle Wilson, grandchildren, Nash James Aucoin, Wyatt and Jacob Ellingwood, Haley VanTassel and many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Digby Curling Club on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 2:00 pm followed by a reception. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the amazing staff at Yarmouth Regional Hospital (ICU), Valley Regional Hospital and the QEII Halifax Infirmary for their support, care and dedication to making Paul's final days as comfortable as possible. Memorial donations can be made to Cystic Fibrosis Canada, a cause that was very special to Paul, a disease which directly impacts his grandson Nash. www.cysticfibrosis.ca

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Paul Cormier

February 9, 2016

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Paul and I worked together at Vehicle Compliance where we had many a good laugh. Rest in Peace Paul.

Linda Osborne

January 13, 2016

So sorry to hear about Paul- I worked with him at Road Transport/Vehicle Compliance for years, and depended on him a lot. He was always quick with his wit- and he made us laugh. Always respected him, and knew he felt the same- he will be missed

Maureen & Gordie

January 12, 2016

Please accept our condolences Debbie, on your great loss. And to Paul's family as well. I know Gord feels the loss of his long time friend and will never forget him. I recently got to know him better and wish there was more time to spend with you guys. We will be thinking about you and will still come down for our annual visit! (See photo)

Paul invited his friend from the Flinstones era (60's), Gordie, to perform at the Lobster Bash Festival in 2014

Gordon Mahar

January 12, 2016

james frost

January 11, 2016

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

Sharon Theriault

January 10, 2016

Cleveland and I are so very sorry for your loss Debbie, PJ and families. Paul was such a friendly, funny and kind man. May your memories comfort you.

Susie Olsen

January 9, 2016

RIP Paul. My thoughts are with you PJ. And of course Debbie. So very sorry for your loss. He was a great man and will never be forgotten.

Carolyn Milbury

January 9, 2016

Debbie and family. Please know that my thoughts are with you today. I am with you in spirit as I feel your pain. May you hold each memory close to your heart and may you gain strength each day from those memories. May God give each and everyone of you peace that passes all understanding at this time. Take Care

January 9, 2016

Debbie and family, We are so very sorry for your loss. Eleanor Gidney

January 8, 2016

R.I.P. Paul. I will always remember the good times we had working together.

Aubrey Smith, Milford N.S.

Dianne Bailey

January 8, 2016

Debbie and family. I am sending my deepest sympathy for your loss. I wish I could be there with you. A big hug is sent your way Deb. Love you.

Paul & Pam Law

January 6, 2016

Debbie and family we are sending you healing prayers and comforting hugs. We are so sorry for your loss.

Gary, Pamela Moore

January 6, 2016

To Debbie and family, our sincere condolences...

Nicole Nickerson and family

January 6, 2016

PJ, Debbie and families,
We were so very sorry to hear of Paul's passing. Our heartfelt condolences to you all. I hope you can remember and celebrate him with stories and love during this difficult time.

Luke Dugas

January 5, 2016

Debbie and family we are sorry for your loss .Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time . Luke and Liz

January 5, 2016

Chummy and I send our deepest sympathies to all the Family. We have many fond memories of Paul and a special one of singing with him and the band Pony Express at the Clementsport Legion several years ago. Rest in Peace Paul. You will be greatly missed. by us. Anne and John Cottreau and Family

Garry Brown

January 5, 2016

So sorry to hear of Paul's passing. We were friends and schoolmates at St Mary's Boys' and St. Pat's High Schools. My sincere condolences to his entire family.

Allison MacSween (Levings)

January 5, 2016

Debbie, PJ, Amy, & Michelle,
Sorry for your loss and sending my deepest condolences. Thinking of your family during this difficult time.

Dave O'Connell

January 5, 2016

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

January 5, 2016

Paul's passing was very much a suprise to my wife and I. We had heard he was ill, but we didn't realize his condition was this bad. This bieng said, we pray that God will comfort you and your remaining family in this time of trial and bring piece to you all. Tom and Mary Lou Cowan ( Digby, N.S.)

Doug Fraser

January 5, 2016

To Paul's Family

Please accept, from my wife Sue and I, our deepest condolences on Paul's passing. Paul and I were good friend's who went to school together. Many fond memories of those times when we were young.
Take care

Doug Fraser

Jim Moore

January 5, 2016

Sorry to hear of Paul's passing. We hadn't been in touch for quite a few years but I have many hockey memories of playing both with and against Paul, from High School, Junior Canadians and St. Mary's. Paul was always in good spirits and we enjoyed many laughs over the years.

Sincere condolences,
Jim Moore

Mike Kinsman

January 4, 2016

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

Robert Cottreau

January 4, 2016

With deepest condolences to the family of the passing of Paul Aucoin
Digby will miss a great hockey man and his smile.

Sincerely
Robert Cottreau.

Gary Murphy

January 4, 2016

Sad to hear and going to miss.

Marg Hickey

January 4, 2016

To Paul's Family Especially PJ;
so sorry to hear of paul's passing, I met Paul many years ago a beauitful kind and loving individual.Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with his family at this most difficult time..RIp Paul .

January 4, 2016

Debbie, PJ & All the family:

Nice to see Paul is remembered so well. We all have good memories of our brother and uncle. Our prayers are with you.

Love, Aunt Yvette, Cousins Ian & Brigette

Jack Lattie

January 4, 2016

It was a total pleasure to get to know and work with Paul over the years, he will be missed. My sympathy goes out to the family.

January 4, 2016

So sorry to hear about Paul!! He was our neighbor in Amherst until the move to Digby. He was lots of fun and great at making people laugh. He will be remembered fondly. Gloria and Dave Lefurgey

Kendra Gidney

January 4, 2016

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

June Pyne

January 4, 2016

Debbie,PJ and extended family, my sincere condolences. Paul was a great guy, always smiling and teasing.
May you find peace with all your happy memories. RIP Paul

Allan Chapman

January 4, 2016

Sorry to hear of Paul's passing. I have know Paul since 1987 through work ( Road Transport / Vehicle Compliance )

Bernie Haight

January 4, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Paul Aucoin, he was a great man, and I'm sure will be missed by many who came to know him in his daily work place. God Bless,
Bernie & Loretta Haight

January 4, 2016

To The Family,
I'm very sorry to hear of Paul's Passing. I worked with him for many years . My sincere condolences.
Richard keddy

January 4, 2016

Debbie and PJ we are so sorry to hear of your loss, Paul will be missed by so many. He always had time for a chat, or a game of golf on an early Sunday morning. We had a foursome for years. RIP Paul.

Doug and Shirley Griffin, Truro, N.S.

Donnie and Claire Richard

January 4, 2016

Our prayers and sympathy to you Debbie and family. Remembering great times at work with Paul( Vehicle Compliance) as well as gatherings with co-workers and friends. God Bless you all. Donnie and Claire

Neville Roberts

January 4, 2016

I knew Paul for at least 60 years. Was the singer in the band The Flintstones, played many places & had a wonderful time.

Will miss Paul he was always a great person to be with.

My best to his family, he's still with you & always will be.

John & Wendy Fortune

January 4, 2016

Our deepest sympathies to Debbie, PJ and extended families, Paul was a great man and will be missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace. You are all in our prayers.

Bill & Alice Theriault

January 3, 2016

Our Sincere Sympathy to you Deborah, PJ & family, Amy & Michelle, his precious grandchildren and to the rest of the AuCoin family on the passing of their love one. May all your good memories that you hold dear of Paul help you through this difficult time!! RIP Paul AuCoin

Dara Bourgeois

January 3, 2016

I first Paul in 1975, we both worked at the Amherst Incoming Scale house. I have many very happy memories of Paul over the years we worked together.
My prayers go out to all the family members.
Dara

Bernice Van Buskirk

January 3, 2016

Thinking of you in your time of sorrow. Hope you know how many care and share your sadness. With our loving and caring thoughts.

Delbert and Bernice

Wayne & Della Wright

January 3, 2016

Was so shocked to hear about Paul's passing.If i know him, he fought a tough battle right to the very end. Thoughts and Prayers to all his family at this time..Another one gone way too soon.Love and hugs to you all and may he forever R.I.P... God Bless you all..xox

Al G. (Tiny) Hickey

January 3, 2016

I met Paul when I was very young.I will never forget his smile and his jolly way.I am sure we will meet again one day.Rest in peace.

January 3, 2016

Our thoughts are with you, Debbie and all the family at this difficult time.
Rex and Marg Halliday

January 3, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tim & Joanne Theriault

January 3, 2016

Debbie and PJ, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Brenda, John and Jeff Oikle
Stewiacke

January 3, 2016

Sincere condolences to the family, keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Linda Connelly

January 3, 2016

Dear Debbie & Family ; Gary and I send you Love. Kind thoughts . Peace of Christ be with you and Comfort you in your loss.
(Gary & Ruth Sabean, South Range)

January 3, 2016

Sorry to hear about your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

Jim Franklin

January 3, 2016

Debbie and family, my sincerest sympathies at this troubled time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kelly, Perry, Jessica Comeau

January 3, 2016

May God bless you Paul. Our deepest sympathies to Debbie and family.

January 3, 2016

Thought and prayers are with Debbie and family at this very sad time. So sorry for your loss.
Jim and Darlene (Cohoon) Madore, Truro, NS

Brian Trimper

January 3, 2016

rest in peace Paul, God blessed those of us that where lucky enough to have met you

Darlene Oliver

January 3, 2016

Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you & the Entire Family at this Sad Difficult Time......Darlene & Michael Oliver & Family....

Kelly Cook

January 3, 2016

RIP Paul. Your Digby McDonalds family will miss you dearly. Sorry for your loss Debbie. <3

Lee Leland Francis

January 3, 2016

So sorry to hear of this! God bless the family and friends of Paul! RIP Paul!!!

Charles Ross

January 3, 2016

Sorry to hear of Paul's passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with all The Family at this time. R.I.P. my Friend!!!

Charles and Rosie Ross Digby,N.S.

Pamela Francis - Morrissey

January 3, 2016

PJ, Debbie and Family,
My most sincere condolences .

S/Cst. Richard Parry

January 3, 2016

Rest in peace my brother. Safe in the arms of Jesus. Well done good and faithful servant.

January 3, 2016

We send our deepest sympathy to you Debbie and your family. Do know that you are in our thoughts and prayers...Paul will be sadly missed..

Brian, Judy and Kati

Mason Van Tassell

January 3, 2016

Words cannot express my sadness of the passing of Paul we worked together golfed together bowled together and many other things . Paul you were a great friend .I know for sure you are stopping trucks today in heaven
Will miss you very much Frog And Mase

January 3, 2016

So sorry for your loss, Debbie. May he fly with the Angles...My Thoughts and Prayers are with you all. Roland and Delma

January 3, 2016

We are sorry to hear about Paul's passing and are sending prayers to the family. Reg and Alma Taylor

Tanya Wambolt

January 3, 2016

So very sorry for all of your loss. He was like an icon everybody knew Paul. Wonderful father , husband and grampy. God bless u all in the days ahead. Luke and Tanya Wambolt

January 3, 2016

Debbie, so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. Thinking of you and family at this difficult time. Sending you comforting thoughts and prayers.
Betty MacAlpine

Laird and Carol Banks

January 3, 2016

Deepest sympathy to you in your loss. Paul will certainly be missed.

Chris/Phyllis Thurber

January 3, 2016

Debbie, PJ and families,

We are so sorry for your loss. He was a great man and friend to many. Just know that you are surrounded with lots of love from all your family and friends. Cherish all the wonderful times you had together. God bless you all.

don and val holbein

January 3, 2016

He will be greatly missed, a good friend always good for a laugh and a joke, condolences to you and all his family

Brian Bagwell

January 3, 2016

Our hearts and prayers are with the intire family rest in peace Paul

January 3, 2016

Debbie and PJ Our sympathy to both of you for your loss.

Bill & Johanna Nickerson

Angela Outhouse

January 3, 2016

Debbie: Dwight and I want to convey to you our deepest sympathy for the loss of Paul. We will sure miss him, he always waved and smiled every time he saw us

January 3, 2016

Debbie, so very sorry to hear of Paul's passing, we send you and your family our thoughts and prayers for comfort and healing blessings at this time of your loss.
Phyllis and Martin Vree

January 3, 2016

My deepest sympathies to the family, Paul was an awesome man and will be missed by many. Heaven has gained another angel. Rest in Peace Paul. Nettie Surette

Elaine Gibson

January 3, 2016

My Deepest Sympathy to Debbie and his family.... You are in my thoughts and prayers...RIP Paul..

January 3, 2016

Our Deepest Sympathy to all the family for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Will be missed.
Sincerely
Frankie and Edith Amero

Ron & shirley Melanson

January 3, 2016

Our hearts and Prayers are with you Debbie and All the Family at this most sad and difficult time. Cherish the memories...R.I.P.Paul!Ron & Shirley Melanson

Donna & John Burbidge

January 3, 2016

Our love and prayers to you, Deb, and your family .

Michele MacAlpine- Muise

January 3, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Deepest sympathy to Debbie & family.

January 3, 2016

Deepest sympathy to Paul's family, we are so sorry to hear of his passing. Cherish your memories. You are all in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.
Sincerely
John & Lisa Ritchie

Tracy Pothier

January 3, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Paul you will be greatly missed xoxo

Sandra, Peter and Brandon Earl Turnbull

January 3, 2016

Our Deepest Sympathy to all of the family for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. RIP Paul.

Carolyn Banks

January 3, 2016

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

January 3, 2016

PJ, so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
~Andrea (Carty) Melanson

Susan Conrad

January 2, 2016

sending prayers your way you sure are going to miss him

January 2, 2016

Deb, so sorry to hear of your loss.... thoughts and prayers are with you!
Janice Dondale

Anne Comeau

January 2, 2016

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Donna Tidd

January 2, 2016

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

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