Obituary of Paul Edward Gervais

GERVAIS, Paul Edward  

June 3, 1937 -October 15, 2021  

Passed away peacefully at WRH Met Campus. Loving husband and best friend to Maureen (2018) for over 57 years. Much loved father to Glenn (Vinka), Karen Johnson (Ian), Sheila Dietrich (Bruce), Denise (1994), and Michael (Karen). Very special Grandpa to Alex, Zack, Eric, Michaela, Kaitlin, Erin, Lauren, Annika, and Linus. Son of the late Ted and Marion Gervais. Beloved brother to Bill, Ted, Garnet, Marty, Rosemary, and Michelle. Paul retired as a Principal from the Windsor Catholic School Board. His retirement years were spent golfing, birding, wintering in Florida, and following his beloved Spitfires.  Paul and Maureen loved to travel and travelled the world together and often guided large groups of friends. He was a fabulous story teller and especially loved to talk about growing up, his children and grandchildren, and his many adventurous travels. He also had an incredible sense of humour. Paul was incredibly proud of his service with the Navy and his time spent with the Knights of Columbus. Many thanks to Dr. D. Ziter, Dr. G. Annisette, and the nurses and staff of Chartwell St. Clair Beach. Visiting at Windsor Chapel (Banwell Chapel) 11677 Tecumseh Road East, 519-253-7234 on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. A Knights of Columbus Prayer service under the Council of #8919 will be held at 8:30 p.m. Friends are asked to meet at Our Lady of the Atonement Parish (2940 Forest Glade Drive) on Thursday, October 21, 2021 for funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Heavenly Rest Cemetery. Reservations are required to attend the funeral mass. Please call the funeral home between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to reserve your seat. Masks must be worn while in the funeral home, church and cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association- Windsor Branch or the Hospice of Windsor-Essex County. Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.windsorchapel.com