ROBERT BENJAMIN PAUL

Condolences & Memories (9 entries)

• To all of the Paul family, Please accept my condolences on Robert's passing. I had the honour and pleasure of working with Robert and becoming a friend of his at Saint Vincent's. To say that we feel the void as well would be a great understatement. I share along with so many others at Saint Vincents- your grief of a great man. We were nurses together, and Robert's devotion to the residents and staff at Saint Vincent's was amazing. Every shift he would have us laughing with him at something silly he said or did, and we were enthralled at his skill and knowledge of nursing. He cared for our elderly with such compassion that it wouldn't always end when the shift was over as we would debate our night or what we could do over chats or texts many hours after. He had recently become President of his Union and was looking forward to going on conference and was also working with other unions in the building to unite us all together. What a leader he had become, and was to all of us. I humbly hope that you can take some joy in knowing what he meant to all of us here in NS, and how much he is sadly missed every day. Sincerely, Lisa Walters, LPN - Posted by: Lisa Walters (Friend) on: Apr 27, 2018

• Pat Our sincere condolences to you and your family for the loss of your son Robert. Losing a child is the hardest of times and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely and take care. George and Louise Chernetz - Posted by: George Chernetz (Cousin) on: Apr 23, 2018

• Will miss you "CUZ"..Your sense of humor and ability to make people feel welcomed was a true gift. You touched many many people in your travels. It has been many years, yet I would still think of a saying or a phrase from you and just smile during my day. Gone far too soon. My sincere condolences to the whole family. Rob was a true treasure. - Posted by: Andy McDonald (Friend, Family) on: Apr 23, 2018

• It was a honor to have worked along side Rob and to call him a friend. The world is going to miss his unique character and his big heart. May he find peace. Dave LaPorte Ironworkers 728. - Posted by: Dave LaPorte (friend) on: Apr 22, 2018

• Dear Pat and family so sorry to read of your son passing. Will be thinking of you at this sad time, sending hugs your way. - Posted by: Don and Lorraine Hughes (Forever friends.) on: Apr 21, 2018

• I have been friends with Rob since we were 8 years old. I look back on memories of Rob with such fondness, pool parties in Oakbank, the grade-9 grad Electric Blue performance, camping, theme night dinners, and get togethers with friends. He was such a genuine person, what you saw was what you got. Beyond devastated he is gone. Our sincerest condolences to Rob's family, he will live in our hearts forever. Love Karen (Tomlinson) and Tom Lazarenko - Posted by: Karen & Tom Lazarenko (Life long friends) on: Apr 21, 2018

• Mr. Paul, Mrs Paul, Angela, Jason, Sharon and Travis, Love and hugs to you all. You are all cherished in my childhood memories. Robert has left a wake of love and laughter in my life and I know that he has done the same for so many others. I am so sorry for your loss. Growing up with Rob was a gift that I will treasure for all time. - Posted by: Joel Yerex (Friend) on: Apr 21, 2018

• Singapore Saturday, April 21, 2018 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Paul, Angela, Jason, Sharon and Travis, To all of you, whose names and faces I have never forgotten, I wish to convey my deepest condolences. I have always considered Rob a special friend, even after the many years that we did not see each other again. He was a one of a kind person, a strong athlete, a talented musician, an artist, a comedian… while also a fun-loving companion, a loyal friend, and a compassionate human being. I can’t help but feel that a part of me has gone away with him. Yet at the same time I also feel that some part of him also stays forever with me. Since I heard of Rob’s passing last week, I have been thinking a lot about all of those times I stayed with all of you at your home in Oakbank. I can still see Rob and I coming off the school bus together, walking up the driveway in great anticipation of the weekend ahead, entering through the side door and passing through the kitchen, clambering up the stairs and dropping off our backpacks in his bedroom, and then clambering back down the stairs again to play in the TV room, or in the basement, or through the patio doors to those vast spaces outside your backyard. Though time may tinge our memories somewhat, all I can remember are happy times of back then. Even though I am sure Mr. Paul must have got after us on at least one or two occasions—we weren’t exactly angels together either!—I cannot remember a single instance of them. For the life of me, all I can remember is good times, a lot of laughing, a lot of clowning, and a lot of time spent with such good people. It is really hard to know what to say at a time like this. I am deeply grateful to have shared part of my life with such a wonderful person, and deeply saddened to say goodbye to such a beloved friend. But Rob always went first. He was the bravest among all of us. He was always the one that wanted to explore further, always the one that had tales to tell about fascinating things he had seen and done. Rob has gone ahead again. But I can see him there now, barely able to contain his excitement, just waiting to tell us about all the marvels he wants us to experience and enjoy, as soon as we are ready to join him, like he always did. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish you strength and forbearance in these difficult moments. Jason Morris - Posted by: Jason Morris (A best friend) on: Apr 21, 2018

• Our thoughts & prayers are with you Pat & your family. Angie & Ed - Posted by: Angie Wood (Friend ) on: Apr 21, 2018