Paul Roderick Gouthro
Born In: Dominion, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: November 16th, 1960
Passed in: Dominiono, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: December 30th, 2010
We are saddened by the sudden loss of our beloved father, son, husband, brother, uncle, and friend Paul Roderick Gouthro. Paul passed away on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, while at work. Paul was employed by Nova Scotia Power as an operator at the Lingan Generating Station.
Paul was born Nov. 16, 1960, the only son of Russell and Queenie (Tomiczek) Gouthro, Dominion.
He was welcomed into an extended family with many aunts and uncles who adored him. The younger ones became his sister and brothers, John Michael (Andrea) Tomiczek, Ellen (Duck) MacAulay, Gregor (Elaine) Tomiczek, Victor (Norma) Tomiczek, all of Dominion. As a big brother he welcomed three sisters who will love him forever, Judi Gouthro, Dominion, Elizabeth Sammon, Glace Bay, and Meg (David) Ellsworth, Dominion. Paul also leaves behind to mourn his nieces and nephews, Katie Sammon, Daniel Gouthro, Jill Ellsworth, Dylan Sammon, and Julia Ellsworth.
In 1985, Paul married his high school sweetheart, Helen Fowler. They remained friends until the end. Together they gave the world their most precious gift, his adored daughter, Katharine 'Kat'.
Paul was a proud member of the Dominion Volunteer Fire Department and the Red Knights Motorcycle Club. He loved to ride his bike and did so with more skill than anybody.
Paul was loved by many and he always brought a smile and a laugh wherever he went. He will always remain in our hearts.
Visitation for Paul will be held today, Monday, Jan. 3, 2011, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Eugene's Church, Dominion, with Fr. Daniel Boudreau officiating. A reception will follow in the Dominion Fire Hall, all are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Paul's memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the charity of your choice.
Online condolences to the family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca.
