PAUL, Cornelis “Neil”
It is with great sadness that we, his family, released Neil to his heavenly home on April 30th, 2021. He enjoyed almost 54 years of marriage with his love Matie Paul and will be greatly missed by his daughters and their families, Catherine & Niklas with grandchildren Ruby and Emily of Sweden and Rachel & Troy with grandchildren Ryker and Emma of Palm Beach, Florida. He also leaves behind his brothers and their wives, Leonard & Janet and Dick & Margie, and was predeceased by his sister Hilda & her husband John. Born in Holland on November 28th, 1940 his life began in the midst of WW2. After the war, he and his family immigrated to Canada where he spent his youth on a farm in Wainfleet, Ontario. Neil enjoyed his teaching career at Cayuga Secondary and McKinnon Secondary in Caledonia where he inspired many students to reach for their dreams. He was also the coach of the MPSS soccer team even though he knew little of the game! He dearly loved his students. His enthusiasm, punny sense of humour, and zest for life was appreciated by anyone who knew his special soul. He was always ready to share his Christian faith and had a post retirement hobby of preaching in the small churches of Haldimand County and to the “ladies in their eighties” at The Meadows in Ancaster. A memorial service will be held at a later date when restrictions have been lifted to allow all of us to pay tribute to this amazing man, husband, father, Opa, brother, and friend. Arrangements entrusted to MILLER FUNERAL CHAPEL, Caledonia.
Matthew 25:21 Well done my good and faithful servant. Now come and share in your Master’s happiness.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Cornelis Neil Paul Friday April 30th 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Cayuga, Province: Ontario
I’m so sorry he was a wonderful man and a great teacher. He helped kids in so many ways. He will be sorely missed. Matty you have my virtual hug 😭
A good friend, great teacher and mentor and a wonderful editor.
We will miss him…
Mr. Paul was my English teacher at Cayuga Secondary in the late 1970s. I remember him well. He always had a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eyes, and his students loved him. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family.
Our sincere condolences, a virtual hug to you Mattie! You were both an inspiration and friend to us while we lived in the Ancaster area! God bless you and uphold you as you have already begun to travel on alone!