Paul Woodburn Sr.

Paul Woodburn Obituary

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Paul Kenneth Woodburn Sr., 86, died June 6, 2005, in the Inpatient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown. He was the son of the late Henry Paden and Mary (Blair) Woodburn. He was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on the Woodburn family farm in Cryville. He graduated from Lisgar High School. He served in the Canadian army in World War II as an inspector of munitions plants. It was in that job that he met his future wife, the late Duretta Keltz, at the Hercules Powder Plant in New Jersey. After the war, he worked for Richie Feed and Seed Company, Ottawa. In 1952, he settled in the United States and became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1963. Living in Allentown, his career in retailing included Hesss, Lehs, Zollingers and Orrs. He worked into his 80s, the last several years spent with Diagnostica Stago, Parsippany, N.J., an international medical equipment company. His interests included the Allentown Public Library, Downtown Allentown Commercial Development, Longwood Gardens and the State Theater, Easton. Survivors: Sister, Marjorie Mowat; daughter, Cherry Woodburn and her husband Carl Comte; son, Paul Woodburn and his wife JoAnne; grandchildren, Seth, Aaron, Elizabeth. Services: private immediate family graveside service. Arrangements, Schantz Funeral Home Inc., Emmaus. Contributions: Allentown Public Library, 1210 Hamilton St., Allentown 18102 or Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2166 S. 12th St., Suite 101, Allentown 18103.

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Published by Morning Call on Jun. 12, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Woodburn

9 Entries

Ann Mowat

June 20, 2005

Dear Cherry and Paul

So sorry for your loss. Uncle Paul was such a special man. His thoughtful cards and words were always so well chosen. His commitment to, and pride in, his family was so inspiring.

David Mowat

June 19, 2005

Dear Cherry and Paul and families;

Sincere sympathy on the premature passing of Uncle Paul. He was an extremely thoughtful and caring individual. For example, he continually sent timely notes or handwritten cards of love and encouragement to Mother over the last few years. I remember: first seeing this big man in an army uniform at Grandma and Grandma Woodburns; he and Aunt Duretta having Christmas with us when Paul was a baby; he and Aunt Gwen visiting us in Guelph and going to view the photo of Uncle James in air force uniform at War Memorial Hall, University of Guelph.

Hope to see you sometime,

Love,

David

Debra Carson Schouten

June 17, 2005

Dear Sherry and Paul,

My sincere sympathy on the passing of your father. He is very fondly remembered by myself and family. We enjoyed his visits to the Ottawa area over the years. I was always impressed with his kindness and especially with his patience with children. Recently, I was so appreciative of his loyalty and devotion to his elder sister (my grandmother). I know she enjoyed his visits and the effort he made.

I know that when I think of Uncle Paul he brings a smile to my face. He really was a special man. I hope good memories are a source of comfort to you both.

Sincerely,

Debra Carson Schouten

Andrew and Brent Schouten

Beth (Mowat) Frise

June 17, 2005

Dear Cherry and Paul

I was a big fan of your dads, my Great Uncle Paul...and he was great! I'll always remember his big bear hugs, his friendliness, and his wonderfully creative and expressive cards that he would so thoughtfully send. My heart goes out to you and your family.

(a.k.a.David Mowat's daughter)

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Donna Carson-Droogh

June 17, 2005

Dear Cherry & Paul,

My deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. At one of his many visits to Ottawa he spent an afternoon with my husband, myself and our three children Ashley, Brittany, and Paul. We had a great visit. To make it easy on me he so thoughtfully bought a huge pizza to share with us. He was a very kind and thoughtful man. My children still remember that visit with affection. God Bless!

With sincere sympathy,

Yvonne Evans

June 16, 2005

My condolences go out to all of you who loved and will miss this terrific man. I worked with him at Diagnostica Stago. Paul was my sunshine when there was no sunlight. He was my motivation to come to work. I looked forward to seeing him everyday. I will miss him dearly.

Paden Hines

June 15, 2005

Dear Cherry and family, Uncle Paul was very dear to me, and I am so very glad my boys were able to meet him also. He will be missed a great deal. Much love to all, Paden,Rod, Josh, Zach & Aaron.

Christine Rosati

June 13, 2005

My sincere sympathy to you and yours. I worked w/ Mr. Woodburn at Orr's Dept. Store in Bethlehem in the 1970s. I was terrified as it was my first job and I was not much more than a child at the time:) I was assigned to the Mens' Dept that first summer; in no time at all I felt competent and confident, thanks to your father. He was a wonderful boss and a good, kind, PATIENT man.

God bless.

Larry & Patricia Berge

June 12, 2005

Dear Cherry & Paul: Sorry to see the passing of your father. We have pleasant memories of him and your mother when we lived in Alton Park. Hope this finds you and your families well. Pat & Larry

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