John 'Glen' Paon
Born In: Arichat
Passed in: Howie Centre
Passed on: May 14th, 2013
John Glen Paon, 50, died peacefully at home in the house he built and loved, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, May 14, 2013.
Born in Martinique, Arichat, he was the son of Alan Paon of Martinique and Louise (Burke) Paon of Antigonish.
He graduated from Isle Madame District High in 1981. Glen worked in the electrical department at Sydney Steel upon graduating, for 15 years. He was then employed at Lynk Electric for 12 years as an instrumentation tech and was a member of Local 682 Plumbers & Pipefitters Union.
Glen was a kind, gentle person who loved the outdoors. He enjoyed kayaking, snowmobiling with friends, hiking and anything that allowed him to enjoy nature since he was a country boy at heart.
Glen’s boys best describe their dad as courageous, compassionate, caring and full of pride for his family. Throughout his illness with cancer, he never questioned why me or worried about himself. His concerns were always for his wife and boys. He was a compassionate man and always cared about the people he met. He took great pride in whatever task presented itself, both in his work and his home, always giving 110 per cent of himself. Many people, including his family, friends and co-workers may have considered him a bit of a perfectionist.
Glen’s greatest joy in life was spending time with Paula, Marc and Ryan. He was a true family man.
He is survived by his wife, Paula; sons, Marc at Royal Military College, Kingston, Ont., and Ryan, at home; brothers, Ken (Jane), Walter (Barb); sister, Donna (James) Boudreau; brothers-in-law, Darrell (Sharon) Wadden, John (Adele) Wadden, James (Murlana) Wadden; sister-in-law, Kendra (Billie) McNeil; mother-in-law, Theresa Polegato, Dominion, who truly loved him as if he was her son; father-in-law, Jim Wadden, Sydney; and by many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
He was predeceased by a brother in infancy.Visitation for Mr. Paon will be on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 18 at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Fatima Church with Rev. Norman MacPhee officiating. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks.
Donations in memory of Glen may be made to the C.B. Regional Hospital Cancer Centre and/or the C.B. Palliative Care Society.
Online condolences to www.twcurry.com.
