Tributes
Paul James Hartung
(1973-2021)
Carol Ann was re-telling moments of their funny and off-the-wall first dates when Paul passed away in her arms in their loving home on April 2nd. He was a man who valued family above all else and some comfort is found in knowing that he rubbed a lifetime of goodness into their two teenage boys, Alexander and Oliver, as a deeply committed father, mentor and community builder. Paul and Carol Ann were soul mates and they held court with their stories laced with humour that were seamless in the telling that bounced back and forth between them.
Paul grew up in a few areas of Ottawa, but as an adult, dug fully into family, community and church life in his Westboro neighbourhood and with the Ski Patrol at Mont Cascades. Once you were in Paul’s orbit, you were there for life. He will be missed by the loyal posse of friends he gathered in his almost half-century journey. They will continue to relish stories about his quick wit, eagerness to help by tinkering with ailing laptops or pulling up tree stumps with a pick-up truck, and genuine interest in making sure that others felt seen and heard. His conversations always had substance.
He is predeceased by his mother, Joyce. He will be deeply missed by his father Helmut, his sister Sharon, his brother Vince (Christiane) and nieces Samantha, Kim, Sophie and Georgia.
The family is immensely grateful for the very compassionate care provided by Paul’s palliative doctor, Dr. Lisa Cross and his upbeat, go-to nurse, Christian Pontalba.
A Celebration of Life will be held when it’s safe to come together to honour and remember Paul. A virtual option will also be available. Please send your expression of interest to Carol Ann at team@hartung.ca.
In keeping with Paul’s spirit of families helping families, simple acts of kindness for someone in need or a donation to the Parkdale Food Centre (parkdalefoodcentre.ca/) would be a fitting tribute.
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October 6 1973 April 2 2021 (age 47)
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Paul Hartung October 6 1973 April 2 2021 (age 47)..
Décès pour la Ville:Ottawa, Province: Ontario