PAUL BOULET

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Paul B. Boulet. He leaves to mourn his wife of 63 years, Marie-Ange (née Verrier); his 3 children, Gisèle (Richard), Joanne (René), Robert (Caroline); his 7 grandsons and honorary pallbearers, Cory (Kass), Jeff (Reah), Patrick (Chanelle), Taylor-Jesse (TJ), Ron, Colin (Clarice), Robert (Alexis); and his great grand children, Kaitlyn, Maxen, Hugo and Sullivan. He is also survived by his siblings, Anita, Marcellin, Yolande, Marie, and Ernest, as well as numerous brothers and sisters-in-law.

Paul was born May 22, 1939 in Dunrea, Manitoba. He was the thirteenth of sixteen children. Along with his parents, Joseph and Anna Boulet, he is predeceased by a half sister and numerous brothers and sisters.

Although Paul did not stay to work on the farm in his young adult years he continued to share his fondness for his birthplace in a small southwestern town in Manitoba. He grew up playing and loving baseball and hockey and praising les Canadiens de Montréal but truly did love his Winnipeg Jets.

Moving to Winnipeg, he worked for F.R. Lount Construction to make ends meet. In 1961 he met Marie-Ange Verrier and they were later married in May, 1962. They settled in St. Adolphe, Manitoba where they raised their 3 children. Paul was proud of his accomplishments and demonstrated impeccable workmanship. He was dedicated to crafting and perfecting any endeavour he encountered. His family honestly believes his motto was, “Work hard. If that doesn’t work, work harder.”

Paul was a no-nonsense, common sense, think a little harder and no small talk kind of man. He was also adamant about doing things the right way and right away (in other words, his way). He wouldn’t let anyone cut corners whether on the job or teaching his kids to do yard work. He was respected by many of his co-workers and others who he dealt with on construction sites. If anyone was caught performing a task differently than him, his answer was simple, “They must be wrong.”

Paul loved hockey. He was a co-founder of the Ritchot Centennial Hockey League. He spent many hours at the St. Adolphe outdoor rink preparing the ice, playing, coaching and was a spectator at numerous hockey games. In the summertime one could guarantee to see Paul drag his lawn chair and sunflower seeds over the dyke to the St. Adolphe Park to watch weekly ballgames.

Paul was always eager to till the garden in preparation for a hearty crop. He loved to bird watch from his backyard deck spotting some of his favourites: Baltimore Orioles, Hummingbirds, and the Yellow Finches. Paul also looked forward to camping with friends and family.

As well as the birth of his children, another of his proud moments was evident as he watched his grandsons run around the house from window to window at Christmas time awaiting Santa. The joy he saw in his grandkids’ eyes always made his eyes water as he secretively wiped a tear or two.

Paul was determined to be independent in his senior years. He lived in the house he built until the very end. He was adamant about doing things on his own like climbing ladders at 80 years old to check his roof for worn shingles or leaf-filled eaves, or even carrying a chainsaw in one hand and the other holding on to the ladder to trim a few branches. He sure gave the neighbours a scare as they feared he would lose his balance and tumble to the ground. There was no talking him out of getting his work done. Paul fought hard to the very end believing he could be independent. Unfortunately, his ailing health deteriorated and daily routines became increasingly difficult. His wife Marie-Ange was always at his side caring and comforting him. The pain and suffering is over. Paul can now rest in peace. Until we meet again.

A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 30th, at the Howden Community Centre, 1078 Red River Dr. 

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