Obituary
On January 28, 2021 Paul Harrington passed away in Penticton, BC after an 11-year struggle with prostate cancer.
Paul is survived by Diane, his loving wife of 40 years; children, Ryan (Mandy) and Julie (Mike); brother, Mike (Shirley) and sister, Diane (Paul); brother-in-law, Jim and 12 nieces and nephews.
Despite being diagnosed 11 years ago, Paul always expressed gratitude for the sheer joy of being able to hold and cherish his grandchildren; Grampapa/GramPaul will be forever missed by Theodore & Malia, Connor & Axel.
He is predeceased by his sister, Rita and granddaughter, Melody (Julie).
Paul graduated from Burnaby North S.S. in 1973. He worked at several trade jobs as a sprinkler fitter, railway conductor, carman & steel fabricator. One of his proudest achievements was assisting in the establishment of the Squamish Worker’s Memorial Monument. His passion for worker’s rights came from the Canadian Auto Workers Union (now Unifor) through his years at BC Rail. After Paul graduated from the Labour College of Canada in 1994, he took great pride in his role as an instructor for the C.A.W. Paid Education Leave Program.
The 25 years that the family lived in Squamish, Paul enjoyed trail running and becoming a “kid” again when he learned to skate at 36 and play old-timer hockey. His trail running led to competing in the very first Stormy Race in 2001, and later 2 triathlons.
Paul & Diane moved to the Okanagan in 2013 where he was able to live his last 7 years in his dream home on Skaha Lake. He enjoyed golfing with his brother, son and friends, in the Okanagan & trips to Phoenix.
Paul will be remembered for his smile, one-liners from movies & TV shows, his passion for running, and his love of music & rum.
A private Memorial Mass will be held at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Penticton, BC with interment of the urn at a later date at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Paul’s family would like to express their thanks to the staff and nurses at Moog and Friends Hospice House in Penticton, Palliative Nurses Rhonda and Carrie, Doctor Paisley, Doctor Francis and Doctor Leona Harries for their kind and compassionate care.
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Rock On in Heaven, Paul!
“But why is the rum always gone?”
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Paul James Harrington May 25 1955 January 28 2021 (age 65)..
Death notice for the town of: Penticton, Province: Colombie britanique