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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
O'BOYLE, Paul Frederick - It is with wonderful memories of a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Paul Frederick O達oyle MWO (retired) on October 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born in Toronto, Ontario on March 19,1943 to Frederick Austin O達oyle and Mary Agnes O達oyle (Murphy).
He is survived by, in his humble opinion, the finest, most caring and loving family that a man could ask for. This includes wife and best friend Lilliane (Piche), daughter Tammy (Bruce), son Sean and grandchildren Dillon (Breanne), Kate (Adam), Riley (Natalie) and Colin. A special thanks to sister-in-law Jeannette for always being there ready to help in any capacity.
He is also survived by brothers Wayne (Donna) and Danny (Linda), 13 brother and sister in-laws and their spouses, brother in all but name Paul Malette, as well as a large circle of cherished nieces, nephews and extended family in Canada, USA and UK. In addition to his parents, Paul was predeceased by his sister Patricia Gargin, brothers Gerald O達oyle and Edward O達oyle, brother-in-law Frank Gargin, and brother-in-law Conrad Piche.
Paul joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1961 where he became a bosun serving on HMCS Nootka before re-mustering to Naval Air to become an Electrical Air Technician at CFB Shearwater. He finished his 32-year military career at CFB Esquimalt as Air Detachment Chief on HMCS Annapolis. Throughout his adult life, and wherever he was posted, Paul was a volunteer with several organizations, including Little League Baseball, Minor Hockey, and the junior golf program at Hartlen Point. He also taught Sunday School classes and joined many community associations. After retirement from the Canadian Forces, he focused his volunteer efforts on community and veteran related causes including the Last Post Fund, the Royal Canadian Benevolent Fund, the Royal Canadian Legion, and the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul.
He was the recipient of the Veterans Affairs Commendation, Queen痴 Jubilee Medal, Quilt of Valour and a lap quilt from the Order of St George.
Special thanks to Dr. Matthew Watson for his care and compassion, as well as the staff at Dartmouth General Hospital emergency department.
A celebration of life, followed by a reception, will take place on October 30 at 11am at Saint Vincent de Paul Church (Christ the King Parish), 360 Flying Cloud Dr., Dartmouth. It will also be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person. In Lieu of Flowers donations in Paul痴 memory can be made to the Last Post Fund or the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Conference, Forest Hills Dr.
Ships served in: HMCS ANNAPOLIS - as Air Det Chief
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