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\"\"Paul spent his formative years on the family farm in McGinnis Creek.\u00a0 Once WWII broke out Paul waited impatiently to \u201csign-up\u201d.\u00a0 He was accepted, at age 18, and served with the Royal Canadian Air Force.\u00a0 He was posted to a Royal Air Force group and trained to fly on Lancaster bombers.\u00a0 He was the youngest of seven crewmembers and served in the position of mid-upper gunner.\u00a0 The crew was posted to Squadron #57 in Lincolnshire, England.\u00a0 On May 22, 1944 their plane was shot down in the north of Holland and only two crew members survived.\u00a0 Paul served as a POW and was part of the \u201clong march\u201d in the winter of 1945.\u00a0 He gained his freedom in May of 1945.\u00a0\u00a0 In his later years Paul would recount his war experience to those who inquired.\u00a0 He prefaced his comments by always saying that his story was only one of many and there were countless others who served that had it much worse than he did.\u00a0 When telling his story, he often expressed his gratitude to those who helped him through the tough times.\u00a0 In particular, he was grateful to the Red Cross, Veterans Affairs and to the Dutch citizens of Groningen who, to this day, continue to care for the graves of his fallen crewmembers.<\/p>\n

After Paul\u2019s return to Canada he settled in Dryden Ontario where he met and married Eleanor Gofton.\u00a0 It was in Dryden where Paul started his business career.\u00a0 He built the local Brewer\u2019s Retail store and managed it for ten years.\u00a0 He saw the potential for an automotive and hardware store in Dryden.\u00a0 In 1961 he became a Canadian Tire Dealer and opened the store in Dryden.\u00a0 In 1965 he acquired the Canadian Tire store in Port Credit Ontario and in 1971 became the Dealer of the Sault Ste. Marie store.\u00a0 The Queen Street store was relocated to a new store on McNabb Street in 1974.\u00a0\u00a0 It was here that Paul was often remembered as the fellow who swept and shoveled the front entrance of the store while cheerfully greeting staff and customers as they arrived in the morning.\u00a0 He enjoyed his years with Canadian Tire and it was clear that it was all about the people.\u00a0 That philosophy rang true when it came to his community and his interest in finding ways to engage and help make a difference.\u00a0 He was fully supportive and engaged with the United Way, Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Canadian Bush Bush Plane Heritage Centre, Royal Canadian Air Force Association and the Masonic Lodge among many other organizations.\u00a0 He did what he could to live up to his commitment to build stronger communities and supports for its citizens.<\/p>\n

Paul was married to his wife Eleanor for 50 years. They had 2 children, Paul and Pamela, 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.<\/p>\n

Paul was a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force Association since 1989.<\/p>\n

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At the going down of the sun and in the morning,<\/strong><\/p>\n

we will remember them<\/strong><\/p>\n

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