PAUL PELLETIER

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PAUL PELLETIER

Surrounded by his family, Paul passed away in Sherbrooke, Quebec, on August 12, 2021, at the age of 88. He was predeceased by his wife Jeannine Bernier, and his parents, Ida Gauthier and Alexis Pelletier.
Born in Montreal on June 4, 1933, Paul grew up in St. Boniface, Manitoba, where he completed his studies in chemical engineering at the College Universitaire de Saint-Boniface before leaving for Quebec in 1956 with his wife Jeannine. He has had a career primarily in the pulp and paper industry and retired as Vice-President of Cascades in the 1990s. He remained involved as a volunteer in several organizations and boards of directors in the region throughout his life. He was a devoted and always present father for his five children and adored by his 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Disciplined and hard-working, he had built an idyllic haven for himself and family on the shores of Lake Clair in Weedon, Quebec. It was one of his greatest prides and a place he cherished greatly.
He is survived by his son Jean (France) and daughters, Claire (Daniel), Lorraine (Tony), Francoise (Bruce) and Helene (Marc), his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as his brother Pierre (Suzanne LaRiviere), and his sisters, Suzanne and Nicole (David Fedirchuk), as well as many nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
A virtual service was held at the Cooperative Funeraire de l'Estrie, in Sherbrooke, on August 20, 2021 followed by a tribute ceremony. For anyone wishing to view it, it may be accessed on their website. The burial of the ashes will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to an organization or foundation of your choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 18, 2021