PAUL, John
Peacefully, at Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus, on Friday, June 26, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer, John Paul passed away at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Jean Van Wyck-Paul of Fergus, and predeceased by his first wife, Karen Kathleen Paul of Fergus. Loving father of Rob (Suzy) Paul of Fergus, Janie (Scott) Munro of Alberta, and Scottie (Nahtanha) Paul of Niagara Falls. Cherished grandfather of MacGregor Munro, Jordan (Natalie) Paul, Cameron Munro, Braydan (Amelia) Paul, Mayghan Paul, Isaiah Paul, Maliah Paul, Elijah Paul, and Jesiah Paul, and proud great-grandfather of Celina Paul. Beloved brother of Peg and Pat. Predeceased by his brothers, Allan, Don, and Peter, his sister, Joan, brother-in-law, Morris, and his parents, Clifford and Lavina Paul. He will also be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. John was a longtime member of UA Local 527 Plumbers, Steamfitters & Welders and a devoted member of St. Joseph’s Parish. He dedicated much of his life to his faith and parish community. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Groves Memorial Community Hospital for the compassionate care they provided to John. A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 11:00am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 760 St. David St. N., Fergus. Interment will immediately follow at St. Mary/St. Joseph’s Cemetery, 343 Wellington Rd. 7, Elora, after which all are welcome to join the family for a reception in the church hall. As expressions of sympathy in lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Groves Memorial Community Hospital, St. Joseph’s Parish Building Fund, or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home.
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