Tribute Wall
Saturday
16
September
Memorial Service
2:00 pm
Saturday, September 16, 2023
Christ Church Cathedral
150 Church Street
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Donations
Hospice Fredericton or
Christ Church Cathedral Restoration Fund
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Fran Miles posted a condolence
Thursday, September 14, 2023
My deep and heartfelt condolences to you, Lynne, and to your girls and to Paul’s family. Though I didn’t know Paul well, the few times we spoke at worship or at church gatherings, he was always very pleasant and engaging. I’m so sorry for your loss! May God bless you, Lynne, with comfort and peace at this time.
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Bird Richard posted a condolence
Sunday, August 6, 2023
I was sad to hear that Paul passed away. We had many good times together.
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Richard P Burns posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Very sad to learn of Paul's passing. Paul and I worked together as lawyers in the legal Services Branch, Office of the Attorney General for over 25 years. Paul was a respected and skilled barrister and solicitor . He provided sound legal advice to his client departments and provided competent and able legal representation as agent for the Crown in various Provincial administrative tribunals , boards and adjudications in addition to representing the Crown in the superior courts of the Province.
Paul was a friend and collogue and he will be missed. Always had time for a chat and a good laugh . His family was a big and important part of his life. He was very proud of his daughter's achievements.
As noted in his obit, he loved being on the water , but he had an appreciation for fine vintage automobiles.
Susan and I express our sincere sympathy to Lynne and his daughters Nicole and Claire on their loss
Richard and Susan Burns
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Peter Vail posted a condolence
Monday, July 31, 2023
I had the pleasure of getting to know Paul during coffee gatherings at the Fredericton Inn. We both had connections to the 8th Hussars. I appreciated his wit and pleasant demeanour. My sincere condolences to the whole family.
Peter Vail
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Jean-Marie Goguen posted a condolence
Monday, July 31, 2023
I was saddened to learn that Paul had transitioned to the other side. I was a colleague of Paul for 5 years (1994-1999) at the Office of the Attorney General for the Province of New Brunswick. In fact, we had adjoining offices. I can echo the comments made by Claire's friend re Paul's wonderful personality. In fact, we affectionately called him "Brother Paul". I can also attest that an insightful legal mind went hand in hand with Paul's personality.
Although I am "a few months" younger than Paul (175!), I can glimpse the specter of the unavoidable conclusion of my earthly pilgrimage. However, this picture is now much less daunting, knowing that, once again, I will be able to embrace Dear Brother Paul and converse jovially with him.
My wife Anne-Marie joins me in extending sympathies to Lynne, Nicole and Claire.
(Mr.) Jean-Marie* Goguen
(*I tell ya, life ain't easy for a boy named Sue - Johnny Cash song)
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John DosSantos posted a condolence
Monday, July 31, 2023
I was acquainted with Paul and Lynne through church. Paul’s personality as previously described came through in the short interactions we would have. My condolences to Lynne and to the family.
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Dr. Stan Atherton posted a condolence
Saturday, July 29, 2023
I first met Paul when we were students together at Saint John High School in the fifties. And later we came to know each other better when I moved to a home just around the corner from Paul and Lynne in Fredericton. I, and my wife Jill Davies, will miss the many good conversations with Paul, usually when encountering each other on our walks around the neighbourhood. Memories of Paul's warmth, his wit, and his caring attitude to others will stay with us. R.I.P.
Our sincere condolences to Lynne, and to Nicole and Claire, in their loss.
Stan Atherton and Jill Davies
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Jeannette posted a condolence
Saturday, July 29, 2023
Sincere condolences to Paul's family. I was a Y friend and often had conversations with him during exercise breaks. He will be missed by many.
Jeannette Sauntry
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Richard Tingley posted a condolence
Saturday, July 29, 2023
I read with sadness of Paul's passing. Our career paths crossed when he was with government or here in Saint John in private practice. Each time we met, I came away appreciating that I had been in the presence of a person of high character, a sharp legal mind tempered with humour and joviality. I always looked forward to our encounters for I knew I would be speaking with a man whose reputation was sterling.
Sincere sympathy to his family
Richard "Dick" Tingley K.C.
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Anne La Forest posted a condolence
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Very sorry to hear this. Paul and Lynne have been wonderful neighbours. I miss seeing Paul walk by every morning to get the paper. My condolences.
Anne La Forest
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Carolyn Turney posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Lovely job on this obituary. I didn't know Paul personally but learned a lot from this tribute. I have known Lynne for many years and consider myself fortunate to have earned her friendship. My family joins me in sending condolences at this sensitive time. Sincerely, Carolyn Turney
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John D. Carnaghan posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
I'm so sorry to learn of Paul's passing. I was a playmate of Paul's younger brother, Jimmy. I fondly remember "life & times" on Tennis Court Road, in Rothesay. My sympathy to Jimmy & all the Blanchet siblings.
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Karl Dore posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Paul was one of those people who brighten your life by his very presence. I knew him right from his law student days, and I was mightily impressed from the very outset. He was engaged in whatever he did, bringing both mature, considered judgment and great humour.
My heartfelt condolences to all his family.
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M Jean McCutcheon Bullard posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
I was Paul's only female classmate, and remember him well as ever cheerful, ever courteous, and ever positive. I was greatly impressed by his career switch; was tempted in that direction myself, but instead became the prinicipal author of science textbooks for high schools in Newfoundland, Quebec (English language schools only), ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia. Apparently, graduating in Civil Engineering does not condemn a person to a lifetime of designing bridges. I liked Paul enormously, and feel enormous sympathy for his family members, most especially his wife. Jean Bullard, B Sc CE Class of 1961
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John P. Barry ONB KC posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Paul was a much appreciated lawyer with Barry Spalding in Saint John for à number of years.Always a gentleman with Saint John and Rothesay roots his sense of humour and laugh was unique and loved by everyone who worked with him whether staff or lawyers. His was a life well lived. Condolences to his wife and family.
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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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