PAUL ROUTHIER

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PAUL ROUTHIER April 13, 1948 January 23, 2017 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our dear Paul Routhier on Monday, January 23, 2017 at Victoria General Hospital. Born in Port Arthur, Ontario on April 13, 1948, he was raised in Nipigon, Ontario by mother Peggy (nee Maki) and father Gerry Routhier. Paul was kind and generous and touched many lives throughout his life. He found his calling of over 30 years in Vocational Rehabilitation services. He gave his all and cared deeply for his clients. He was especially fond and proud of his years serving the deaf and hard of hearing community. While at Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, he met Diane Sande. They married in 1974, had two dear children, David and Rebecca and moved to Winnipeg in 1979. Throughout his life, Paul had an amazing ability to connect with people - friends, relatives and strangers alike. People appreciated his easy going nature and his kind and open heart. Missing him and cherishing him already are wife Diane; son David (Tori); daughter Rebecca (Kevin); dear sister Linda Aylward; precious grandchildren, Hunter and Sage (Dave and Tori); mother-in-law Mary Sande; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; nieces; nephews and friends. Paul was predeceased by baby sister Rita Margaret; father-in-law Herb Sande; father Gerry; sister-in-law Lynette Sande; special friend and aunt Lucille Routhier; brother-in-law Arnie Aylward; mother Peggy; nephew Terry Andrew Sande; brother-in-law Terry William Sande and beloved aunts and uncles. Paul was deeply appreciative of the EMTs and the health care team at Victoria General Hospital. Please join us to celebrate Paul's life Monday, January 30, at 10:00 a.m. at Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagmodiere Blvd., Winnipeg, Manitoba. In lieu of donations/flowers, please help someone who needs a hand. Family and friends are invited to share their thoughts or sign the book of condolence at www.glenlawn.ca "You're a good soul", Paul Routhier. "We are blessed" to have known you and "all we know is" the world is a far better place because of you. Glen Lawn Funeral Home 204-982-7550
Publish Date: Jan 28, 2017

PAUL ROUTHIER April 13, 1948 - January 23, 2017 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Paul Routhier on Monday, January 23, 2017 at Victoria General Hospital. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, January 30, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd., Winnipeg, MB with reception to follow. Longer notice to follow in Saturday's edition. Family and friends may sign a Book of Condolence at www.glenlawn.ca Glen Lawn Funeral Home 204-982-7550

Publish Date: Jan 25, 2017

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 28, 2017