JOHN NICHOLAS PAUN

Condolences & Memories (25 entries)

• Every now and then John would stop by my office and check in to see how things were going, as he did for everyone at the Division Office. He was a comforting presence, adding wisdom and perspective to the conversation, especially when home life realities of dealing with teenaged children or ailing parents made work days difficult. I hope that Silvia, their daughters and other family members will find some comfort from knowing that John was such a positive influence in the lives of so many people. - Posted by: Louise Landygo ((Colleague in Frontier School Division) ) on: Aug 07, 2014

• So sorry to hear about the passing of John; he was a tremendous mentor to me and helped me deal with so many critical situations in area one. My deepest sympathies to his camy and friends. Even though I relocated to Newfoundland in June 2013, I thought about him often in his time of pain. God bless and rest my friend; you will be missed. - Posted by: Margaret merrigN (Colleague and friend) on: Jul 26, 2014

• Silvia, Denise, Amanda & Nicole, we were saddened to hear of John's passing. He was devoted to you & so very proud of you four ladies. May you be comforted by many memories of happy moments with him. Judy, Ron, Andrei & Tye - Posted by: Judy Dandridge & Ron Evancio (Former colleague & Dauphin residents ) on: Jul 25, 2014

• John was such a great neighbour and friend to us in our special area on Lodge Ave. in St James. John brought vibrancy, colour and warmth to all who knew him. Our sincere condolences to Sylvia and family. - Posted by: Wayne Helgason and Margaret Hartley (former neighbour) on: Jul 23, 2014

• John was a wonderful and caring man with a great smile and sense of humor. He also helped me with students and some personal issues. Great man who will be missed. - Posted by: Anita Koski (Friend from Frontier School Division) on: Jul 23, 2014

• I send my condolences to his wife and kids also family. He was a mentor to me and former counsellor. He always knew what to do when I was not feeling so well. I am going to miss him and it hurts to know that he is gone but won't be forgotten. Rest in peace and when I needed his advice etc he always knew what to do. - Posted by: Jordan (Former client) on: Jul 22, 2014

• Wishing the Paun family comfort and peace in your time of sorrow. I was sorry to learn of John's passing. I was out of the country and I was suprised to hear the news. John's family and the Simic's spent many wonderful times socializing together with John and Dan. I have many fond memories of our families gatherings. May God bless the Paun Family during this sad time. - Posted by: Mark Simic , Maria Laskaris, Frances Simic and Rosy Simic (Friends of the Paun Family in Thunder Bay) on: Jul 22, 2014

• John was a kind and sympathetic co-worker and friend whose presence I will miss greatly. He became a great confidante of mine and was always there to listen quietly and patiently. I will especially miss his wonderful sense of humour as well as his compassion. I was fortunate to have known him. Rest in peace, John. My deepest condolences to Sylvia and their daughters. - Posted by: Valerie Cox (Co-worker/friend) on: Jul 22, 2014

• I am going to miss John's visits so much. He taught me a great deal, always making time to sit and listen...a rare and treasured quality. John had a way of leading me to make meaningful connections as I struggled to understand the behaviours I was observing in some of the students. He did this so gently and circuitously, so that I might feel like I'd come to the understanding all on my own! Which of course was not the case. I considered John to be a mentor and I was always the better for having spent time with him, a gift I feel he spread far and wide. I wish to offer my sincere condolences to John's family and to all those who shall miss John as I surely will. - Posted by: Marla Kolomaya (friend & colleague) on: Jul 22, 2014

• Well John it’s with a Sad Heart I write this You my Friend will Be Missed. From the advice you gave me to the time spent having a beer I valued your friendship. It was sad to see your health decline but happy in the knowledge that you made your peace with the world and went out Your Way. Please accept my condolences - Posted by: Clive Gaunt (Friend ) on: Jul 22, 2014

• What a shock to read of John's passing! John was a wonderful human being, a deep thinker, and a kind and compassionate friend and colleague. We had many a conversation over the years about issues related to our work at Frontier School Division as well as the big questions of life. My condolences to his family. Time will ease the pain of separation, but never erase it completely. However, we can all take comfort that we will meet him again in a better place. - Posted by: Raymond Shirritt-Beaumont (Colleague at Frontier School Division) on: Jul 22, 2014

• My deepest condolences to John's family on his passing. John was a very warm and caring colleague and friend. I had the pleasure to work with John on many occasions over the years at Duck Bay School in Frontier School Division. His calm and friendly demeanour made students, parents and colleagues very comfortable. He offered much help to both students and staff. John also took a personal interest in those he met and made many friends during his travels throughout the division. John will be missed by his Frontier family, as well as his loved ones, who he spoke so adoringly about. You will be missed, my friend! - Posted by: Karen Ashby (Friend/colleague) on: Jul 22, 2014

• Sorry to hear about John. Condolences to his family - Posted by: Louise Berthelette (Former colleague) on: Jul 21, 2014

• So shocked and sad to hear of John's passing. Condolences sent out to John's family. John you will be missed. - Posted by: Barbara Elliott (Got to know John while working in Area 2) on: Jul 21, 2014

• Many thoughts rushed through my head as I came upon this Memorium in honour of John. John was a person who worked closely with many in Frontier School Division. He was a helper and a great friend. He not only worked with the students but was also a confidante for many friends that he worked with. He always had a willing ear to listen and a heart of gold. His friendship and smile and knowledge will be sadly missed throughout the division. Sincere condolences to John's wife and daughters and extended family. Rest in Peace John. - Posted by: Betty Sanderson (Friend and colleague) on: Jul 21, 2014

• John was not only a colleague but also a good friend. We met in 1992 when we moved to Waterhen. He helped our school through a variety of crisis situations and his calm and caring demeanour was just what we needed. He always went beyond the job by following up with teachers and parents on his own time. He also spent many hours helping us with personal situations and giving sound advice that has served us well to this day. He is a man who will be greatly missed by all of us in Waterhen. Our sincere condolences to Silvia and his daughters. - Posted by: Craig and Corrine Park (Colleague in Frontier School Division) on: Jul 21, 2014

• Such a sad moment when I found out about John's passing. We worked together in Area 2. He was such a thoughtful, caring and considerate human being. He helped me get through the loss of my husband. I will always cherish John's memory. Condolences to Silvia (whom he adored) and his daughters (whom he loved and never stopped talking about). RIP my friend. - Posted by: Audrey Guiboche (former colleague) on: Jul 21, 2014

• Deepest condolences to the Paun family. John had a way of seeing the positive in everyone he met. He brought his warm smile and sense of humor to every school and area office he visited. He will be missed..... - Posted by: Darlene Michalot-Dumas (Colleague) on: Jul 21, 2014

• John has been a valued friend and confidant for so many of us at Frontier School Division. He has been there for me for so many of life’s personal and professional transitions. His warmth and enthusiasm for life will be sorely missed in our office. I will miss his unique outlook on life and insightful advice as well as that wonderful mischievous smile. He was never afraid to just be himself. Farewell John. Thank you for being your own unique and wonderful self. I will never forget the advice. I will miss you my friend! - Posted by: Bernadette McIntosh (Friend and Co-worker) on: Jul 21, 2014

• John was a mentor to me. I was in a few of his lectures and presentations during his time with the frontier school division. He came to our school and he spent two days with me. He helped me with a student in our school. What amazed me is that although we only spent those two days working with that student, he taught me a whole life time worth. Every time I saw him somewhere he greeted me with a smile and remembered my name. May he rest and my deepest condolences to his family. - Posted by: Joyce Trumbla (My mentor) on: Jul 21, 2014

• I am so terribly sorry to hear of his passing. John made a difference in the lives of so many students, teachers and parents in Areas 2 and 3 in Frontier. He was always such a calm and steady rock in times of a crisis. What a loss to our division and our office! My sincere sympathy to Silvia and the family. - Posted by: Gay Sul (Colleague) on: Jul 20, 2014

• Modelled and taught us well how to work with students and parents. We will cherish his profound wisdom and love for people. He will be missed and will be hard to replace. Condolences to his family. - Posted by: Tony and Verna Martin (Special friend and former colleague.) on: Jul 20, 2014

• Sorry to the family for the loss of John. I went to public school as a child with John and worked with him at Shaw baking company many years ago. He was a man of integrity and honesty and I was proud to call him my good friend. I will miss him. He loved his family dearly. - Posted by: Teuvo Helenius (Friend) on: Jul 20, 2014

• I will miss you John. You shared your wisdom and your friendship for the 11 years I had the pleasure to work beside you. You will be missed. To your family my deepest sympathy. - Posted by: Shannon McIsaac (C-worker/Friend) on: Jul 19, 2014

• I worked closely with John for more than 5 years - until I moved to Victoria. He and I travelled to many parts of the Area 3 and shared a few travel adventures along the way. More than once, I appreciated having him by my side when inclement weather hit and we had to either drive through it or have an extended stay in a community until the planes could fly again. John was always calm as we figured out the new travel plan. John served students and families with compassion and knowledge. I valued working with him. - Posted by: Teri Bembridge (colleague in Frontier School Division) on: Jul 19, 2014