CONDON, Paul Gregory Joseph passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021, in Kitchener, Ontario.
Paul is survived by his faithful wife Marcia; his children Tim (wife Cindy), Anne (husband Dale) and Kevin (wife Mary); and six grandchildren. Paul is predeceased by his brother Fred (who served his country in WWII) and his sister Elizabeth.
Paul was born in Peterborough, Ontario on March 12, 1933 to John and Margaret Condon. He enjoyed a childhood filled with sports while he lived in Peterborough, Preston and Hamilton, Ontario. He attended Cathedral High School in Hamilton and the University of Western Ontario.
After becoming the first in his family to ever graduate from university, he pursued a teaching career. He taught at both Kitchener Collegiate Institute and St. Jerome’s High School, where he taught math and coached a variety of sports. Continuing to pursue his passion, Paul became one of the first employees of the Athletic Department of the University of Waterloo in 1966 where he worked until 1996. While at the University of Waterloo, he became the first employee of the Ontario University Athletic Association, pioneered sports information networks throughout Canada, initiated the CIAU Top Ten Rankings, and was a founding member of the National Association of Basketball Coaches of Canada. Paul also served on the University of Waterloo Board of Governors and was the President of the University of Waterloo Staff Association.
Paul was an extraordinary athlete, playing many sports including basketball and baseball. He won the national championship in basketball while attending the University of Western Ontario, had a minor-league tryout with the Brooklyn Dodgers, and finished the Boston Marathon in 3 hours 32 minutes. Paul’s involvement in Canadian athletics provided him with tremendous experiences. He provided colour commentary for university sports television broadcasts on Channel 11, and he served as the manager of Canada’s national basketball team when it competed in Russia. Paul was ultimately inducted into the University of Waterloo Warriors Hall of Fame as a Builder in 1998.
Paul was a caring husband, engaged father, good friend and community leader. He so enjoyed his annual visits with his wife Marcia and their lifetime friends of Kavoo, which met every year for over 60 years. He will be forever remembered for building a skating rink in the backyard for his young children every winter; then putting a pool in the backyard which was filled with neighbourhood kids all summer long. Paul always made time to help his children with homework, take them to sporting events, and unconditionally support them as they pursued their dreams. He was also extensively involved in the Parks & Recreation Commission working to improve the local community. Paul, please shine your light down on us. It will lift us up and guide us. We will see you again. God love and welcome you.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Lanark Heights LTC for their concern and care of Paul over the past three years. Cremation has taken place under the direction of the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, 519-749-8467. A private family service will be held at a later date.
The family is creating the Paul Condon Waterloo Warriors Determined Athlete Award that will be presented annually to a University of Waterloo student athlete who embodies the love of sports, grit and determination.
In lieu of flowers, online donations can be made to the University of Waterloo Athletic Department waterloo-sec.imodules.com/s/1802/17/giving-form.aspx?sid=1802&gid=2&pgid=1424 or Parkinson’s Canada would be appreciated. Online donations can be made at: www.parkinson.ca/getinvolved/waystogive/.
The family encourages you to leave your memories of Paul at www.henrywalser.ca
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Saturday September 4th 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Paul Gregory Condon Saturday September 4th 2021..
Décès pour la Ville:Kitchener, Province: Ontario