1933 – 2013
Paul LaPointe, long time Esquimalt resident and proud Canadian Navy veteran, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2013, after a 2 ½ year battle with cancer. Paul’s great sense of humour and positive attitude was always with him. Born in St. Catharines, Ontario, January 28, 1933, he leaves his wife June; daughter, Michelle (Ray); son, Stephen (Karen), Rhonda (daughter-in-law); 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Paul was predeceased by his son, Richard, in 1999. The family would like to thank the many friends and caregivers that took such great care and interest in Paul.
A private family service was held on Friday, August 9, 2013. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the B.C. Cancer Agency. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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20 Responses
Dear June and family,
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. I am Marilyn Nelson, (daughter of Frances Courouble, sister to Caroline), Paul’s cousin from the Prairies. You stayed with us one time when you made the trek to Sask. to visit the place where Paul’s mom and dad grew up. We just finished doing a Samoleski Family history update and didn’t know how to contact you for info about your family. Please know that the Samoleski family is thinking of you at this sad time and would love to keep in contact with you. I did try to send a private condolence but must have hit the wrong button, You are in our thought and prayers, Marilyn and Steve Nelson , Box 175, Frontier, Sk.
Dear June and all of your Family.
We are so sorry to learn of Paul’s passing.
Paul was a first class man, and always with a smile.
We are grateful our paths crossed in life.
Lucky for all of us our treasurered memories live on forever.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Most sincerely
John and Marilyn Bate
June and Family
We were very sorry to read of your loss. It was a pleasure to have known Paul and we express to all of you our sincere sympathy.
Terry & Mitzi
Dear June and family
So sorry to hear of Paul’s passing
We had not heard that he was ill
Don’t know if you heard but Brian passed away in March after almost a year of battling cancer of the esoghagus
My thoughts are with you
EV
June and family;
our thoughts and prayers are with you…
Marv & Marilyn
I worked with Paul for over 20 years. He was a really nice man. Paul had friends every where. I saw Paul a few years ago, it was always a pleasure. God Bless you my friend….
We are sad to say farewell to Paul, a sweet man whom we will really miss, especially at the Book Drive … but we do hope to see you there again June. Our love to you June andyour family,
June and family…… My thoughts and prayers are with you. It was an honor and privilege to know Paul. Always a gentleman! The T/C book drive just won’t be the same without him……..LOLove Gladys
june, steve and family.
we are sorry to hear about paul, we have many good memories of the both of you. in fact i just put an album together this past winter and i have three NAVY HOCKEY team pictures FROM THE MID 50’S with paul and i in them. take care, carl and myrna
June and family,
Sorry to hear about Paul, but he is in a better place now free of pain and with Rick again. Paul is gone but the memories will always be there, we often think of us involved in lacrosse and hockey and my perfect babysitter.
Love Earl and Bev