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Honorable Paul Godin, 84, of Dieppe, passed away on Tuesday
October 22, 2024 at his residence. Born in Campbellton, he was the son
of the late Théophile and Gabrielle (Sormany)
Godin.
Growing up in Campbellton, he spent summers at the Godin
family cottage in McLeods. The friendships forged with the families of
the neighboring cottages continued throughout his life. A graduate of
Université Saint-Joseph, he studied law at the University
of New Brunswick (UNB). He was called to the N.B. Bar in 1965 and
practiced law in Campbellton, Fredericton and Moncton. He was
instrumental in drafting the New Brunswick Rules of Court. He was
named Queen’s Counsel in 1982, before being appointed judge to the
N.B. Court of Queen’s Bench in 1983.
Family vacations, including trailer camping, ski trips,
exploring Canada and the rest of the world, were a great passion that
he documented in his photographs, slides and digital montages. He
loved share his knowledge, whether through teaching, training sessions
with students, trainees or colleagues, or even meeting kindergarten
children to whom he recounted his first Christmases.
Retirement gave him the opportunity to take cruises, discover
new places, and make new friends. A fan of current affairs, he was
always interested in world events. Sociable and generous, he delighted
in meeting people over a good meal, being surrounded by children,
grandchildren, uncles, aunts, nephews and nieces, friends, classmates
and colleagues, and most of all his wife, Claudette. In his final
moments, his remarkable positivity was a testament to his courage
throughout his long illness. His colleagues and loved ones recognized
him as much for his special sense of humour as for his
integrity.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Claudette
(Bérubé); three children: Lise (Sylvio Goguen),
André (Kandise Brown) and Bruno; two granddaughters: Nicole
and Zara; three sisters: Thérèse, Louise Bosi
(late Giulio) and Simone; one brother, Maurice (Diane Mailloux); his
sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law from the
Bérubé family: Louise (Hung Nguyen), Pauline,
Renée (Jean Chauvet), Gilbert (Nicole Morin) and Martine
(Jean-François Bélanger); as well as several
nephews, nieces, cousins and many friends.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by one sister,
Marcelle and one brother, Emile.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude towards
the Renal Care Department at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University
Hospital Centre.
The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and
Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (506-858-1900). Visiting
hours are Sunday from 2 to 4 pm. A celebration of his life
will take place at the same location on Monday October 28 at 2 pm. The
funeral service will be streamed live. You may watch the service and
leave words of comfort by consulting Paul’s obituary at
www.frenettefuneralhome.com
1940 2024
Death notice for the town of: Moncton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
death notice Honorable Paul Godin 1940 2024
obituaries notice Honorable Paul Godin 1940 2024
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