Colleen Paul
February 15, 1925 – October 14, 2014
Colleen Paul passed away peacefully at home in Prince Albert, SK with her children at her side on October 14, 2014 at the age of 89 years. Born in Lestock, SK, Colleen was raised by her loving grandparents, Isabelle and William Caldwell Brass, in Nipawin, SK. There, Colleen met and married Ralph Paul, the local Salvation Army Officer (Minister). When she moved with Ralph and her young family to Prince Albert, Colleen began her life-long career of love and service. Colleen loved deeply—especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Every Christmas or birthday would bring a card from Grandma/Nana with that special generous something tucked inside. But each one knew that the real gift Colleen gave was encouragement. Colleen believed in her young ones and cheered them on to become the people they are today. Colleen had a profound commitment to God and her “church family.” With little formal education, she found a career in the social service arm of The Salvation Army. Colleen laboured faithfully and long and, when sidelined by circumstance, continued to serve by encouraging others. But Ralph was the one who had Colleen’s heart. Blessed with sixty-one years together, Ralph and Colleen stood together in quiet service to church and community. They worked and travelled and laughed together. When Ralph needed a full decade of care, it was Colleen who gave it. When it came time to leave this world, it was her Ralph that Colleen saw waiting for her in the next. Colleen was predeceased by her husband Ralph, her brother Burns Brass, her granddaughter Heather, her daughter Kim and Kim’s daughter Shasta. Colleen is survived by her three children: Gordon (Bunnie), Marilyn (George) and Catherine; her grandchildren: Robert (Jenny), Jill, Adam (Chelsey), Daniel, Sami, Megan, Gabrielle and Blake; and her great-grandchildren: Ellie, Aoife, Reef, Logan, and Natalie Colleen. A Visitation will be at 7:00 pm on Friday, October 17, 2014 at MacKenzie Chapel, 130 9th St E, Prince Albert, SK. The Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at The Salvation Army Community Church, 163-12th Street East, Prince Albert, SK. Interment will follow at South Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Salvation Army, 163 12th St E, Prince Albert, SK S6V 8C1, www.salvationarmy.ca. Arrangements in care of MacKenzie Chapel & Crematorium. Brian and Bev Stobbs, Funeral Directors. 306.763.8488 www.MacKenzieChapel.ca