In Loving Memory: Paul White, January 3, 1946 - March 15, 2024.
It is with great sadness that the family of the late Paul White announce his peaceful passing on March 15, 2024 at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital in St. John's, NL. He was in his 78th year.
Predeceased by his loving wife Martha (the Scrabble champion) and his parents Ronald and Hannah White.
Leaving to mourn with fond memories his sons Paul Jr (Amanda Young & his granddaughter Nevaeh), Jason (& grandson Brandyn); sisters Mary (Joe) Penney, Judy (Gus) Melbourne, Betty (Sal Hearn - deceased) and Helen (Ed) Flynn; brothers Bill (Marie), Ed (Ellen Theresa) and Gerard (Jorge); plus a large circle of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Dad relished being by the side of a pond (Mountain Woods was his favorite) casting for trout while having a boil up. He thoroughly enjoyed nature activities, fishing for trout and salmon with his boys, berry picking, wood cutting, bird watching & sight-seeing with mom, and growing vegetables in his garden. He was an avid Cub and Scout leader in Dunville, and he loved teaching his boys in these programs. Further, he enjoyed boy scout outings and jamboree time, teaching survival skills and life skills to the groups. Dad played a variety of musical instruments and he will always be remembered as a musical master, especially on lead guitar. There are many fond memories of him playing with the Smith boys (Midsounds), and a variety of other bands, for over 40 years. Music held a very special place in his heart and his passion was sharing it with others.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation to take place at Maher’s Funeral Home, Placentia on Tuesday March 19, from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm. Burial will be a private celebration in the near future.
A very special thank you to the amazing medical professionals at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital (and also Pearl House in Mount Pearl) for the care and compassion during dad's time there.
"I don't care what's right or wrong,
I won't
try to understand.
Let the devil take tomorrow,
But tonight I need a friend..."
~Help Me Make It
Through the Night, by Kris Kristofferson - and sung perfectly by Mark
Smith (Midsounds), Windjammer Club, Argentia NL, 1979.
