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for Calvin Paris
Arlene Paris
May 3, 2025
You will always be remembered and forever loved.
Wayne Forbes
June 3, 2024
Mr. Paris used to visit my office and we would talk for hours about his life's journey as he educated me about the City of Delray Beach. He was considered to be an honorable man and was was saddened to learn of his passing. My condolences to the family.
Wayne Forbes, CFE
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser's Office
Delray Beach, FL 33446
Arlene Paris
May 3, 2024
Today marks five years since God took you home. The shock of your death remains as raw today as it did then. I have learned that the more one loves the harder they grieve. You were my rock and I miss you more and more. Forever loved, never forgotten. Your loving wife Arlene.
Arlene Paris
May 4, 2023
Four years gone, still loved and missed. You were strong, intelligent, humorous, a beautiful soul. RIP
Widow
February 14, 2023
As I remember you this Valentines, I can hear you say (what would you like to do today?). Wish you were here.
Kerry Brown, former World Book Area Manager, Mawicke Branch
January 24, 2023
Arlene,
This message and photo is for you. I met your husband in 1975 at a World Book Achievement conference. I took this photo of him during his presentation. I worked part-time for World Book from 1975-1978. While I was not in his Branch, I enjoyed competing with his sales personnel in Chicago. He was an impressive man and over the past 28 years I have occasionally remembered my World Book years. I just celebrated 42 year of marriage in December and can only imagine the loss you still feel. I hope that this message brings you comfort. Calvin was a fellow world booker and a inspiration to many people. You were blessed to share your life with him.
May God continue to comfort your heart and mind.
Arlene Paris
December 19, 2022
Arlene Paris
December 19, 2022
Arlene Paris
November 25, 2022
Arlene Paris
September 5, 2022
Happy Heavenly Birthday. The very thought of you............
Arlene Williams-Paris
June 20, 2021
Thinking of you today, as I do every day. Happy Father's Day in Heaven.
Dan Larkosh
June 19, 2021
I was wondering today why I had not seen my friend Calvin Paris in awhile. I searched the internet for contact information and discovered this sad news. Calvin was a gentleman with a brilliant mind and he was quite an amazing guy. I miss him, and my heart goes out to the family he left behind.
Arlene Williams-Paris
April 30, 2021
Two years ago on May 3, a light was extinguished. I think of you everyday and I miss you. Rest well my love.
Arlene Paris
August 15, 2020
Missing you more and more each day
Arlene Paris
May 3, 2020
A year has passed though it seems like yesterday. Missing you, you will remain forever in my heart. RIP
Arlene Paris
December 31, 2019
Lighting a candle for you on the eve of a new year. Missing you and thinking of you always.
Arlene Paris
December 10, 2019
Thinking of you, always on my mind.
Arlene Paris
September 5, 2019
Happy Birthday Cal, I am lighting a candle for you today with a heavy heart. My present to you is for me to find peace without you. Evenings and weekends are horrible, the quiet here is deafening. I am told that it gets easier with time. I miss you, and I love you.
Jeannie Wright
August 28, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss, our great conversations in Post Office Square. God speed my friend.
Adam Hunter
August 8, 2019
Last August a group of friends from Washington, D.C. ventured to the Vineyard for vacation. As we were congregating outside of the Oak Bluffs' Postal Station, we ran into a delightful man who was sitting on a bench directly outside. He immediately engaged in a conversation with us. He was happy to share stories of the Vineyard and the reason why he sat at that particular bench (in memoriam to his late wife). He then implored us to stop by his house for a few beers before we returned back to the District.
We took Mr. Paris up on his offer. A few days later we knocked on his door and he gladly welcomed us into his home. He told us of his time as a successful salesman, his days at Howard University, and the history of Martha's Vineyard. We vividly remember how visibly emotional he got when speaking about his dear friend from Howard who he recently visited.
The brief time we spent with Mr. Paris was the highlight our trip. As young black professionals, we felt as though Mr. Paris was gifting us the experience of the Vineyard. We took pictures of that visit and mailed him the pictures and a note thanking him for sharing Martha's Vineyard with us. We wanted to let him know how grateful we were for his legacy and that we would keep the tradition going. Unfortunately, the letter never made it because we did not realize that we need to send it to a PO Box.
On our trip back to the Vineyard this week, we were determined to say hello to our friend, Mr. Paris. We sadly learned that our new tradition of Inkwell sunbathing, porch party gatherings, and black excellence socializing would be without our Mr. Paris. Thank you for showing us that this Island still has room for us to build new and lasting memories. Adam, Brandon, Jeremy, Latonya, and Tycely
Arlene Paris
August 8, 2019
Today is our 4th wedding anniversary, Happy Anniversary Darling. Missing you more and more each day.
Orlando Ceaser
August 5, 2019
Arlene, I saw you and Calvin in Chicago in 2017 at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition conference. I was the one with the booth promoting my books. I just heard about Calvin's passing and offer by belated condolences. I hope you are coping well and continue to focus on the blessings and good times you shared. Orlando Ceaser
JD
May 20, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)
Arlene Paris
May 16, 2019
Asleep in Jesus, rest well my love.
May 16, 2019
Wonderful husband, partner and friend, missing you more and more each day.
Suzanne Robinson
May 16, 2019
Sincere sympathy to the Paris family
Deirdre Brown
May 15, 2019
Calvin was a wise and wonderful man. An old school gentleman whom i will miss dearly.
May 15, 2019
Hello family and friends of Calvin. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy. May the God of all comfort give you strength and the hope to see your loved one again!
Sincerely, Joarys
Lainie Lewis
May 15, 2019
Very nice man and great neighbor in the Lake Ida neighborhood. RIP Calvin
Deirdre Brown
May 13, 2019
I will miss you so much, Calvin! May you Rest In Peace.
David and Janet Fowler
May 10, 2019
W are missing Calvin along with you. With heartfelt sympathy.
Craig Harris
May 9, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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