Obituary of Ilse Meta Paim

It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Ilse Meta Paim on January 20, 2021. She was with her caregiver and good friend, Roberto Leal, even up to her last breath. Born in Estonia in 1925, Ilse was no stranger to the struggles and complications of war. At a young age she lived through the invasion of her home country by Russia. This led her family and herself to flee to Poland around 1939. While in Poland she was faced with the invasion of Germany. These experiences helped make her the survivor and strong lady she was. After the war was over, and her schooling in Poland was finished, she found herself working as an interpreter. This led her to Germany working for the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Association. She could speak several languages, such as Russian, German, Estonian and English. She traveled to London, England in 1946 and during this time in her life, she met a man named Uno Paim. This man was her love and they married in England in 1947. Around 1952, Ilse and Uno immigrated to Toronto, Canada. She worked at Railway and Power Engineering Corporation LTD and continued her studies at Ryerson University. 10 years later they found themselves moving to Fredericton, New Brunswick where they settled. Ilse’s love of furthering her education continued at UNB and the NB College of Craft and Design. Ultimately, she received diplomas for Metal Work and Textiles. It is no surprise that Ilse had a passion for travel. Her favourite places included Newfoundland and Northern Ontario, where she traveled often with Uno. In her last days, Ilse enjoyed music from Andre Rieux, Pavarotti, Perry Como, Susan Boyle and remembered her husband crying with the song "Till the End of Time" (Perry Como). Ilse was predeceased by her parents Friedrich Karl Aehrfeldt and Alvine Gerborene Kübar, and husband Uno. She will be greatly missed by her dear friends. By Ilse’s request, there will be no services. For those who wish, memorial donations in her memory may be made to a charity of your choice.