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PAUL SNOWDEN QUINTON
Date of Passing: Aug 13, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryPAUL SNOWDEN QUINTON April 20, 1926 - August 13, 2013 Peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at the age of 87, Paul passed away at the St. Boniface Hospital with his wife, children, and grand-children at his side. Paul was predeceased by his parents Sidney Quinton and Ellen (Snowden) Quinton. Paul leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 62 years Hazel, his son Jeffrey Quinton and his wife Susan and their children Jason and Amy, his daughter Janet Skelly and her husband Bill Skelly and their children Lauren and Kristen, his son John Quinton and his wife Jane and their children Annie and Laura, and his daughter JoAnne Quinton. Paul is also survived by his sister Mary Hurst and his brother Richard Quinton and many cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Paul was born in Winnipeg and was educated at Windsor School, St. John's College School, United College, and the University of Manitoba. Following service in the Royal Canadian Navy in the Second World War he returned to the family business Quinton's Cleaners and Launderers where he served as President until his retirement in 1987. Paul and Hazel raised their family on Kingston Row in St. Vital and summered at Victoria Beach. In retirement, they relocated to Carlyle Bay on their golf club in Westwood and then ventured west 10 years ago to Arbutus Ridge on Vancouver Island. They returned home to Winnipeg a year ago to reside at the Canoe Club on the site where they met 65 years ago. Paul was an athlete, enjoying competitive paddling in his younger years and golf up to the time his Alzheimers advanced. Paul served his community with pleasure and vigour. A member of numerous boards, charities and business organizations, of particular import was his service to the Winnipeg Canoe Club serving as Commodore in 1954, the Winnipeg Kiwanis Club and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He served on the Bomber Board for 15 years, sitting as President in 1970 to 1971. In 1993 he was inducted into the Bombers Hall of Fame in the Builder category. Paul was a man of faith and he and Hazel were members of St. Marks Anglican Church in St. Vital, St. Andrews Woodhaven, and St. John the Baptist in Cobble Hill, B.C. Upon returning to Winnipeg a year ago, re-joining the community at St. Marks was an important component of their lives. In the past year as Paul's health deteriorated, the Staff and residents at the Canoe Club and his team of care givers played an enormous role in providing support to Hazel and comfort to Paul. Sincere thanks to Dr. Roy Smith, Lolita Keith, the Angels from Tina's Tender Loving Care, Homecare Manitoba, and Dr. Pravin Mehta and the staff at St. Boniface Hospital in his final week. Paul, a.k.a. Paulsie, Papa, Punk, P.Q. loved life and lived life. He was a great Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Friend, Employer, and Citizen. He will be missed! A celebration of Paul's life will take place on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at St. Luke's Anglican Church, 130 Nassau St. North at 1:00 p.m. Reception to follow. A private burial has taken place. In lieu of flowers please consider the Alzheimers Society of Manitoba or the Diabetes Foundation of Manitoba.
Publish Date: Aug 17, 2013
PAUL SNOWDEN QUINTON Peacefully with his family at his side, Paul passed away on August 13, 2013 at the age of 87 years. A celebration of Paul's life will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Luke's Anglican Church, 130 Nassau St. A full obituary will appear Saturday.
Publish Date: Aug 15, 2013
PAUL SNOWDEN QUINTON Peacefully with his family at his side, Paul passed away on August 13, 2013. Obituary and details to follow.
Publish Date: Aug 14, 2013
Publish Date: Aug 15, 2013
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 17, 2013
Condolences & Memories (17 entries)
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My dad worked for Quinton's Cleaners for many years, leaving home early in the morning to take the 50 mile trip to Winnipeg. He came home with many stories of life at Quinton's. My dad, now suffering with Dementia, still recalls Paul as being a wonderful employer and friend. Blessings to his family. - Posted by: Joyce Hiebert (my father Jake Braun worked for Paul for many years) on: Sep 24, 2013
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My sincere condolences to Hazel and all his children. Paul was a terrific man and always such fun to be around. I have many fond childhood memories of spending time with him and Hazel and my parents in Naples, Florida. I am sure all your family will miss you greatly but they have many memories. You were blessed with a lasting legacy in all your grandchildren. Love to all, Jackie MacIver-Dragojevic - Posted by: Jackie Dragojevic (Friend of family) on: Sep 03, 2013
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Hazel, Jeff, Janet, John and JoAnne please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time - The Watt's - Posted by: Sheryl Watt (Friend (Canoe Club, Badminton)) on: Sep 03, 2013
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Just heard about Paul's passing, so sorry for your loss. My memories of Mr. Quinton (Paul) go back to Victoria Beach days. As a teenager and even to this day I blush very easily, Paul must have noticed this and every time I saw him he would say to me "so Jo are you in love?", of course I would blush immediately, which always made him laugh. Even though I have been living in Toronto for 40 years, It is a still a special memory mainly because when I saw Paul many years later in Winnipeg as a grown woman with kids of my own, his opening line was of course the same. I blushed and laughed with him. He was a special guy. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this time. - Posted by: Joanne Ackland (Grierson) (Old friend of family) on: Aug 29, 2013
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Living our teen years in Riverview we were often blessed with Paul & Dick coming over from St Vital to hang out with us on Osborne St. Then the Canoe Club days & Paul made a real mark there. A great paddler & there was always fun. Sad to see him go. We will miss carefree days. - Posted by: Barbara Irish (friend) on: Aug 20, 2013
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I remember "Q", as I would call him - come to the office of Deloitte to see his accountant, some years ago.. He was such a special man and I really enjoyed our conversations. He did take interest in people's lives and how they were. He was a geniune individual and not many of his generation left... How sad. To his family my most sincere condolences and especially to the 'love of his life' Hazel. you are all in my thoughts and prayers.. - Posted by: Irene (work related ) on: Aug 19, 2013
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When Paul came to visit the store he was always kind and professional. He did occasionally try his stern look, I had him smiling and laughing within a short time. He is a great man, as far as I know he was fair to all his employees. Thank you for that Paul. My condolences and prayers to John, Jeff and families. I know from experience how much patience and understanding it takes to care for a loved one with alzheimers. I never met Mrs. Hazel Quinton, my thoughts and prayers to you along with my heartfelt condolences. - Posted by: Lynn Sokolosky (Employee; Southdale) on: Aug 19, 2013
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My strongest memories of Paulsie are witnessing the strength of his lifelong love affair with his dear wife Hazel and, a distant second, his love and appreciation for the romantic sounds of Frank Sinatra. There will be a special place for him in Heaven. Forever missed and never forgotten. - Posted by: Lorna Evans (née Ferguson) (Childhood friend of Janet, Paulsie was like a 2nd father to me) on: Aug 19, 2013
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Paul was always a great leader and an inspiration for all. At my sister's {Susan Parker) wedding to Jeff Quinton, Paul mentioned to me at the wedding reception at their home on Kingston Row in Winnipeg. Paul said to me, that I would go "far in life". I always believed that, and I have often reflected back to Paul's comment as inspirational. Paul was a great family Dad and will be missed by many of us. - Posted by: Shawn Parker (Brother of Susan Quinton) on: Aug 19, 2013
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I am so sorry to read about Paul's passing. I always remember he called me Bake. I lost Stan 1 1/2 years ago and it is a hard time in life to deal with the loss. Thinking of you. Maureen - Posted by: Maureen Baker (Friend (cancer)) on: Aug 18, 2013
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paul was such a special man, there's so many fun memories, we spent many prescious hours together, he was more than a employer, always a gentleman, kind, loving, caring, fun, rest in peace BOSS. you were one of a kind. - Posted by: Linda Nottingham (pauls caregiver) on: Aug 18, 2013
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A wonderful man who was and is loved by so many. I was honoured to have known him. My heart is with all the wonderful Quintons as the next few days, weeks months and years will have a big hole...but together they will be okay as they are such a wonderful loving family. An extra big hug to wonderful Hazel. - Posted by: Ginny Dennehy (Friend) on: Aug 18, 2013
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Just a note to all the Quinton family to say how sorry I am to hear about your dad. I only met your dad a handful of times but he was very kind to me on those occasions. He will be missed by many and his memory will be cherished by you. Yours, Sidney - Posted by: Sidney Macaw () on: Aug 17, 2013
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My deepest sympathy to Hazel and family. I have many fond memories of Paul as I was growing up in Winnipeg. I know he was a favorite cousin to my mother. - Posted by: Judie McSkimmings (cousin (daughter of Mollie Allery McSkimmings)) on: Aug 17, 2013
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To the Quinton family, I remember Paul Quinton as "Mr.Quinton", a big laughing bear of a man. So sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Dianne Gillespie (Friend of Mr. Quinton's youngest daughter, Jo.) on: Aug 17, 2013
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My heartfelt sympathy to all the Quinton family and especially to Hazel. Paul was such a great caring person and full of such fun. We'll all miss his smiling face!! - Posted by: Gwen Grant (Long time friend of Hazel and Paul) on: Aug 15, 2013
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I was so sorry to hear about your loss. A wonderful man and friend to all who knew him. I think we will all remember with fondness the laughs and good times when we remember Paul. My best to the entire family. Allan Wainwright - Posted by: Allan Wainwright () on: Aug 15, 2013