Paul O'Quinn
Born In: North Sydney
Born: April 16th, 1969
Passed in: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Passed on: October 10th, 2014
With deep sadness we are mourning the loss of our father, son, grandson, partner and friend, Paul David O’Quinn, age 45, of Calgary and formerly of North Sydney. Paul passed away suddenly Friday, Oct. 10, 2014 in Calgary.
Paul was born in North Sydney on April 16, 1969 to David and Patrice (Scott) O’Quinn. Paul grew up in North Sydney, was a graduate of Memorial High School, Sydney Mines, he later moved and lived outside of Toronto for a few years, before calling Calgary his home in 1998.
He was an active member of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners local 2103 for 16 years, and has worked with Aluma Systems and most recently as a general foreman at the Exshaw LaFarge location.
Paul was an avid musician, with a great sense of humour and wit. He was artistic and creative. He enjoyed singing, and playing various instruments, including most notably the guitar. His love of music and playing was something many will remember about Paul.
Paul is survived by his son, Samuel O’Quinn; his partner, Katie Winsor, Calgary; his parents, Dave and Patrice O’Quinn, North Sydney; his sister, Renee (Ryan) Luedey, Calgary and his grandfather, Peter O’Quinn, North Sydney; also surviving are a number aunts, uncles and cousins.
This has been a very emotional and stressful time for the family with Paul’s sudden and heartbreaking passing. Paul will be forever loved and always missed.
A memorial service for Paul will be held in Calgary on Saturday, Oct. 18th and a funeral service and memorial will also be held at St. Joseph Church in North Sydney, Nova Scotia, at a later date.
Arrangements will be entrusted to the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney.
Online condolences may be sent to www.wjdooley.com.
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