PAUL COMBOT

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PAUL COMBOT Gone Fishin' How do you like me so far? With much sadness, the family of Paul Combot announces his passing on Wednesday, January 28, 2009. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Mona; children, Michelle (Carl), Jerry (Lori), Nicole (Tim); grandchildren, Gabrielle, Caitlin, Kylie, Liam and Olivia; sisters, Annette (Oscar), Simone (Elgin) and Jeanine (Ray); sister-in-law Diane Olivier; the Perreault family, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Paul was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Melanie and brother Rene. Paul was born on May 7, 1945 in Winnipeg. On this day, the City was celebrating the end of the Second World War while his parents were celebrating the birth of a much loved son. Paul lived in St. Germain until 1962 when his family moved to St. Laurent. There he met and fell in love with a girl named Mona. They married and eventually settled their family in St. Laurent where they farmed and kept bees. In between, Paul also became a boilermaker. Family meant everything to Paul. He loved his family dearly, and they loved him right back. As his daughter summed it up, It sucks to be us but he's not suffering anymore . He also expressed a fond farewell to his boilermaker buddies (Local 555) who became good friends over the years. He will be missed by all. A special thank you to family, friends and caregivers for their kindness. Prayers will be said at 1:30 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Laurent Roman Catholic Church, on Saturday, January 31, 2009. Interment will take place at a later date. Father Rene Katcha Digba officiating. Lunch to follow. Flowers are gratefully declined. It was Paul's wish that donations be made to CancerCare Manitoba. MacKenzie Funeral Home, Stonewall in care of arrangements.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 30, 2009