DION, Dr. Paul A. – Dr. Paul A. Dion died at home on Saturday, August 4, 2012, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Paul was born in Montreal in 1947, son of Rachelle Dion and the late John Dion. Survived by his wife, partner and best friend of over 30 years, Linda (McIntosh). Daughter, of whom he was so proud, Maxine; son-in-law, Scott Dacambra. Paul was also eagerly awaiting the birth of his first grandchild in mid-August. Also survived by brothers, André (Martine), St-Lambert, Québec, and Jean (Marie-Claude), St-Bruno, Québec; sisters, Danielle, Delta, BC, and Marie (Gary) Gevisser, Del Mar, California; father and mother-in-law, Alex and Carmel McIntosh; brother-in-law, Ken (Liz) McIntosh; sister-in-law, Laurie (Alan) Edwards; several nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews. He attended St-Hyacinthe University, where he graduated in 1974 with a degree in Veterinary Medicine. Paul started Western Nova Veterinary Services in Yarmouth shortly after, and was well known in the community as a dedicated veterinarian for 30 years. Upon his retirement in 2004, he would spend six months home in Yarmouth, and six months with his Yankee Traveler family in Largo, Florida. Paul loved his family, golf, fishing, and animals. He was also a third degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 2181 Yarmouth. After his retirement, he enjoyed spending time at his cottage where he learned to enjoy gardening, woodwork, and taking care of his prized high bush blueberries. Paul will be remembered by his family and friends as a generous man with a unique sense of humor – Paul loved to tease – and that small smile when he succeeded was well-known to all. He loved his family and was fiercely protective of them. He will be greatly missed. At Paul’s request, there was no visitation. Cremation has taken place. Funeral arrangements were under the care of H. M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, Yarmouth. A funeral mass and celebration of Paul’s life was held at St. Ambrose Cathedral, Albert St., Yarmouth at 11 a.m, Friday, August 10, Father John MacPherson officiated. A reception followed in the Jubilee Room (downstairs at St. Ambrose Cathedral). Donations in memory may be made to the Yarmouth Food Bank, the Yarmouth Branch of the VON or to a charity of your choice. You may sign the online guestbook or leave messages of condolence for the family by visiting www.huskilson.net