
Clarkin, Paul Joseph, 58, of Brooklyn, Queens County, passed away on Monday, April 30th, 2012, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Liverpool, he was a son of Elizabeth “Betty” (Hollands) (Clarkin) Lohnes and the late Joseph Clarkin.
Paul was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, who was happiest when spending time with his family and friends. He was employed for over 30 years with the Bowater Mersey Paper Company. Paul enjoyed watching and playing sports, walking his dog Nicki and loved working on his ‘71 Duster. He was a member of the Mersey Branch #38, Royal Canadian Legion, Liverpool.
He is survived by his loving wife, the former Yvonne Amirault; daughters Maria (Clarkin) Manthorne, of Brooklyn, Julie (Kevin) Brady, of Milton; grandchildren Jacob Jesso and Brooklyn Brady. Sister Joanne (Rick) Baker, of Port Medway.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 3rd, 2012, from 7-9 p.m. and funeral service will be held on Friday, May 4th, 2012, at 11:00 a.m., followed by a reception, all from Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. Lay Minister Peter Anthony officiating. Burial will be in St. Gregory’s Catholic Cemetery, College Street, Liverpool. Family flowers only, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Queens County S.P.C.A.. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Janet and George Fletcher
We were very sorry to hear about Paul. Our thoughts and our prayers are with your family.
troy woodworth
sorry to hear about paul he was a great guy
Jason Wolfe
Sorry for you loss Maria,and family.
Kim Kook
Yvonne, Maria and Julie so very sorry to hear about Paul. Thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers.
Terri-Lynn (Whynot) Foster
Yvonne, Maria and Julie, So sorry to hear of your loss. I remember all the great times at the ballfield growing up when he and Dad played ball together. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Mike Ozon
Yvonne/Maria/Julie:
So sorry to hear about Paul’s passing. Thinking of you through the days ahead. Remember all the good things and keep those memories with you. When you’re not having a good day, remember the cherrished memories and he will be with you to cheer you up. Thoughts and prayers are exteded to you at this time.
Mike
Faye & Norman Levy
Yvonne,Julie,Maria,Betty&Joanne,
We are so very saddened to hear about Paul. We had many chats with Paul when we would meet him walking Nicki around the block. Our Deepest Sympathy to all of you. We will keep you in our Hearts and Prayers.
Margo & Borden Hanley
Yvonne and family: so very sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
Heather Anthony
Betty , Joanne and Family’s, Please except my deepest sympathy.
Rod & Ann Golden
Yvonne & Family: We are so very sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. I will miss our chats at the track on race week-ends. Our deepest sympathy. Rod & Ann
Tracey And Doug Bowers
So sorry to hear this sad news of the passing of your loved one Hugs go out to Maria and Family our deepest sympathies to you all may he be at peace and looked down on you all through good times and bad. Thinking of you ….always xoxo
Sandy Tonello-Greenfield
Yvonne and family……………I am so sad to hear of your loss. I know he would have loved to see all of his old friends from younger days and join in the stories about the times we shared. We ‘re sending prayers and strength your way ,with a farewell for now.Peace be with you.
Bonnie and Norman Wentzell
Betty, Joanne and families:
So sorry for your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Bonnie and Norman
Jacqueline Mattinson
Maria & family,
So sorry to hear of ur loss ,You will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days that lie ahead
MaryAnn & Scott Rhyno
Yvonne, Maria and Julie,
We are so very sorry to hear about Paul.Our Deepest Sympathy to all of you.R.I.P. Paul.
Terry and Donna Connolly
To all clarkin family.Sorry to of Pauls passing.Thoughts and prayers with you all.
Beverley & Betty-Jean Colp
Deepest sympathy to Paul’s family in your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Becky Long (Jollimore)
Yvonne and Family
I’m so sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
R.I.P. Paul
margaret & roy wentzell
Yvonne & family sorry to hear off your loss
Deb Sponagle -Taylor
Yvonne, Maria,Julie ,Joanne and all of Paul’s family and friend’s,
This news came as a shock, my heart goes out to you all at this very hard time. I had the privilege of growing up with Paul ,kid’s from the same neighborhood. And was blessed to have shared a beer with him just last Summer. A chance meeting I will never forget. We laughed and talked like we hadn’t in so many years because of life sending us in different directions. Paul was a gem, quick to laugh,I see that smile as I write.
I prey in time with help and strength from family and friend’s that your hearts will seal in the joy that this wonderful Person gave you and that a smile may again be on your faces when you remember the great years you had together. Easy to say now, but with help from love ones you again will feel his presence because of your Love.
God Bless and keep you strong,
Biggest hugs
Deb
Rhonda Fralic-Fanning
Yvonne and Family.
Sorry to hear of Pauls passing and praying that the God of Comfort will give you each a peace that passes all understanding, a peace that only He can give, as you walk through these difficult days and the days ahead.
Prayerfully, Rhonda
Susan Levy
Betty, Yvonne, Joanne and families: Please accept my deepest sympathies in the loss of your son, husband, father and brother and may he be at peace now. Susan
Blaine Whynott & Dale Saulnier
Yvonne and Family…Our thoughts are with you. Paul and I were “Pre-Fab” kids, and shared many memories of growing up in the same neighbourhood. Whenever we spoke, we shared gems of wisdom, collected from our life’s experiences. I will miss those conversations very much
Peace
JeanBlades/florence Saulnier
We are so sorry to hear about Paul. Our sincere condolences to Betty, Yvonne and families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
kathryn killam
Dear Yvonne and family,
I was so very sorry to hear this news. The last time I saw Paul was at Privateer Days, as we stood in front of the stage, in the big tent. As always when we did run into one another, Paul talked about ‘back in the days’ and when i decided to set up this Still Crazy Reunion of old bands and old friends, it was with people like Paul in mind. He would have loved this get together and it saddens me deeply that of all people, he won’t be there. Everyone is shocked and we will pay tribute to him. Wishing you strength and peace. All the best, Kathryn Killam
gordon [crowe] moreau
so sorry to hear about paul’s passing paul was a great guy with a wounderful sense of humor . very unperdictable.and a good friend’ though my time spent with paul was short he still left lots of good memories.yvonne all the best to you and your family .
gordie xoxo
hope to see you in july i know paul would have loved getting back together
Judi Maillett
Yvonne,Maria, Julie, & families. I was so saddened to hear of Paul’s passing.Paul was a great guy with that “mischievous” smile always on his face.He always seemed happy. That is a good thing. Yvonne & girls, you are in my prayers & thoughts. Keep your family close. You will need them for comfort in the days to come.Stay strong.Paul is in a better place & pain free.
Judi, Alicia, & Brendan Maillett
Janice Mitchell & Lindsay MacLeod
Yvonne, Maria, Julie and families…..Lindsday and I were saddened to hear of Paul’s passing. He is now at peace…no more pain or suffering. May you take comfort and find strength in each other and in your many friends during this difficult time. RIP Paul….you will be missed at the reunion this summer.
Garnett & Janet Winchester
Our thoughts are with you all.
Sincerely,
Garnett & Janet
James, Tanya, Brandon & Abbi Grant
Our deepest condolances to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.
Allan & Beth LaRocque
We are very sorry to hear of your son’s passing Betty. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Teresa Smiley of Liverpool, NS
Betty, Joanne, Yvonne and families….My heart goes out to you at this difficult time. I am so sad and shocked to hear of Paul’s passing. Take comfort in your fond memories and be there for each other. He will be greatly missed but fondly remembered by all that knew him. Rest in Peace, Paul.
Sincerely
Teresa
Curtis & Linda Leslie Maillett
We send the family of Paul our sincere sympathy. We are so sorry that you have lost your loved one. God give you strength through these difficult days ahead. Sincerely, Curtis & Linda
Shirley Melanson
Dear Betty and Paul’s immediate family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you.We don’t always understand God’s will,but for everyone there is a reason and a season.May God bless and keep you strong.
ROSS &HEATHER WHYNOT
BETTY , YVONNE &FAMILY WAS SHOCKED &SADDENED TO HEAR OF PAULS PASSING .THINKING OF YOU ALL AT THIS VERY DIFFICULT &SAD TIME .GOD BLESS.
Tammy (Stafford) Chymist
Yvonne, Betty, Joanne & Family
We were so saddened to hear of Paul’s passing, our thoughts are with you all.
Twig & Tammy Chymist
Charlene Burgess
Dear Yvonne, Betty, Julie and Maria and families: Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you all. Take care and if I can do anything for you, let me know……
Sincerely,
Charlene
Irving Whynot
So sorry to hear of Paul’s passing.I worked with him for years.
Irving Whynot and family
Carl R. Veinot
My condolences to Pauls family.So sorry for your loss.Keep his memory alive in your hearts and especially the grandchildren.
Nancy Anthony
Betty: My sincere sympathy in sent to you on the passing of your son Paul, Nancy
Steve Brown
My sincere condolences and prayers go out to my co-worker JoAnn and the Clarkin family. God Bless….
Lorraine Hupman
Betty and family
So very sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. Our sincere condolences to you. Lorraine & Clair
Jackie and Gordon
Dear Yvonne and family sorry to hear about Paul ours thoughts are with you all .
john bain
yvonne, shocked to have heard this news ! i remember how paul and i went to school together and we were so bad . my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time
Leon & Norma
Betty and family. Our deepest sympathy for you loss.
Leon & Norma
Vincent Oickle, Noweta Nickerson and Ron Zwicker
To all the family
My Dad, Ron and I are so sorry for your sad news, sending our sincere sympathy to Yvonne, Maria and Julie and all of the family. .
Harry & Cheryl
Yvonne, Maria and Julie; we are so sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. Our sympathies and condolences. He is in God’s hands now and he will watch over you.
Dennis & Sherri Harrington
To The Family,
Sincere condolences from Dennis & Sherri
Cindy & Theodore Says:
Dear Yvonne, Maria and Julie and Families,
We were so very sorry to hear the news of Paul Our thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you at this difficult time
Yvonne with loving Family and Good Memories you will get through this sad time
Mike and Donna West
Yvonne, Maria, Julie, Betty, Joanne, and families,
So sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. God bless.
Tina, Chris, Megan and Courtney
Yvonne, Maria and Julie…We were very saddened to hear the news. Take comfort in knowing, we are thinking of you all at this difficult time…stay strong and hold onto your many great memories. The Shore Rd will never be the same…Rest
in Peace, Paul!
Cathy and Rollie Wentzell
Yvonne, Julie, Maria, and families,
We are so sorry to hear of Paul’s passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this
very sad time.
Cathy and Rollie
Cathy & Rollie Wentzell
Yvonne, Maria, Julie, & Families,
We are so sory to hear of Paul’s passing.
We will hold you all in our thoughts and
prayers, as you go through this most
difficult time.
Clair and Wayne Chandler
So shocked to hear the news of Paul’s sudden passing? Will miss seeing Paul and Nickie walking around Brooklyn! Happy Hiking the two of them.
Big Hugs to all of you and Nickie too,as you experience the grief of this great loss in your family. May you find strength each day as you lovingly remember with friends and family all the little things that make the memory of Paul so special 🙂
louise wade tanner
thinking of you marie at this time of your life so sorry to hear of your father passing louise and wade
Frank and Susan MacKay
Yvonne and Family…..Susan and I are sad to hear of Paul’s passing!.I think back to all our good times on the ballfield with Paul and the rest of the ‘Brooklyn Tavern” boys.Our deepest sympathy to you at this sad time
Pat Wigglesworth
Betty, Yvonne and family:
So sorry to hear of Pauls passing, my thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time.
Cookie Trainor
Betty and Yvonne
So sorry to hear about Paul. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Cookie
Rika Bolivar
sorry to hear of your loss may all the good memories be of some comfort of the sad times you are going threw now of your loss
Joy (Dobson) Melanson
Yvonne, Maria, Julie and family:
Very sad news that Paul has passed away and my thoughts are with you at this sad time. He was a friend from way back and it didn’t matter how long it had been since I’d seen him, his warm smile always welcomed me and we’d a have a chat and be on our way til the next time…. RIP Paul.
Darren whynot / Lisa Tarr
Sorry for your loss R.I.P Paul
Billy and Maxine Joudrey
Yvonne, Betty, and families:
We are very sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are here for all of you. If you need anything please let us know.
John & Peggy Whynot
Yvonne, Betty, Joanne & Families:
So sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. Thinking of you at this very sad and difficult time.
pam miller
What can a person say at this hard trying time,except to say our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Many happy memories will remain , we sure shared alot when we were all young. may you now rest in peace friend, sadly missed and always remembered.
Jim Peach
My heartfeft condolences goes out to the family. Paul ,I am sure gave everyone a flashback memory. May God give the families the comfort they need to get through this time of sorrow. I knew him since high school he was always ready for laugh or a chat or a good time. R.I.P.
Esther and Kevin Doggett
Yvonne and Family:
So sorry to hear about Paul. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Deepest sympathies and condolences.
kenny veinot
Worked with Paul for many years. Had lots of good times and laughs…even when times were not so great.Even after his retirement he would always take the time to talk when we met. Very sad news that he has passed. He was a good guy. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
sylvia verge
A unt Betty;
so sorry for the lass of your son’
think of the good times;
love. sylvia
Terry & Lorraine Dalby
So sorry to hear of Pauls passing, my thoughts are with your family
at this difficult time.
Steph Beaton
Maria, Julie, Yvonne & family…May beautiful memories surround you in the coming days. Sending love and healing –
Peter Rawding
Yvonne and family
I was shocked and saddened to hear about Paul’s passing. To think I just saw you two for the first time in so many years that day you stopped in Sandy Cove to chat.. we brought a few memories back that day…. Was looking forward to seeing you and Paul again this summer. We’ll raise a glass when Melody Fair gets together.
David and Patty Tarr
Dear Yvonne and family. We were shock to hear of Paul’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families at this difficult time. R.I.P. Paul
Ronnie Levy
Yvonne & family
Very sorry for your loss, Paul was not only well liked but he was also a good hearted man. I had fun with him over the years, especially at the farm. we’ll all miss him
Take care
Doug & Sylvia Zwicker and Brian & Kim Mansfield
Not sure where to start….. Paul was one of a kind. We will miss him being around… in the garage, visiting us on the deck, coming with out to the race track…it will be hard to get used to that is for sure. I cannot even imagine what it is going to be like for you all. Keep memories close to your heart and he will always be with you, stay strong for each other and you will get through it. If you should need anything at all please feel free to let us know, we are here.
with heavy hearts,
Doug,Sylvia,Krista and Evelyn
Brian,Kim and Ben( he used to call him Benjie)
Lynn Lavender
Dear Yvonne,Betty and families,
So sorry to hear of Pauls passing,thinking of you all.Take care.
Lynn
Rodney & Shelley Mansfield
To Paul’s family: We offer our sincere condolences at this sad time. He spent every race weekend with our crew and we are all going to miss him dearly. Lots of hugs your way,,, RIP Clarkin
Barb Meredith
Dear Betty, from one mother to another – my sincere condolances for the loss of your son. Also to your family.
God Bless,
Barb
CarolAnn MacAdams
Yvonne, Maria and Julie: Please know that my heart is sad for you at this time and that I am hoping that all the great memories will ease your pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.
Gary & Dawn Roberton
To the family, we are so sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. Will be thinking of you at this difficult time.
tim keating
very sorry to hear about your terrible loss.my thoughts are with your family.take care
Kendell & Karla Colp
Yvonne, Maria, Julie and family:
We are so very surprised and sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. Many good times playing ball against each other and loading the old foreign boats. Paul always had a smile and a wave, and liked to tease about dad. He will be sadly missed. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Cheryl Kempf
I am sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. We will keep y’all in our thoughts and prayers.
Kirk and Donna Whynot
Yvonne,Maria, Julie and Betty, We are very sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. He will be missed and I will miss seeing him when I am out for my walk. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Paul
Paul and Shirley Shot
Yvonne and family: We were saddened to hear of Pauls passing. Have comfort in knowing there are friends that hold you in our thoughts and prayers. Call any time if you need anything.
Robert & Sally Fader
Betty and family:
We are so sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time in your life.
Tim McDonald
Dear Betty, Yvonne and family,
I’m very shocked to learn of Paul’s passing. I will always remember bowling with Paul years ago. May the happy memories you have, make the days to come a little easier. You are all in my thoughts during this sad time.
Margaret & Roy Wentzell
Yvonne & family sorry to hear about Paul
MARILYN WHYNOT / AVERY CROFT
TO PAUL’S FAMILY WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF HIS PASSING ! OUR THOYGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GOOD TIME YOU ALL HAVE SPENT TOGETHER.
brenda lawrence/jim hubley
Betty, Yvonne and family. So sorry to hear about Paul. He was too young to leave his family .Our thoughts are with you . Sincere sympathy . Brenda and Jim
Joe and Sandi Simpson
Sorry to hear of Paul’s passing, deepest sympathy.
jackie mansfield
sorry to hear about Pauls passing, he was a great man. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you through this diffcult time from Rick and Jackie Mansfield
Marilyn Whynot
Yvonne,,girls and Betty…Sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. Thinking of you.
Renee Levy
Yvonne, Julie, and Maria, I am so sorry you have to go through this. I have many great memories of Paul and hope that your memories help you get through this very difficult time. Take care xo
David and Donna Dicks
Our sincere sympathy to Paul’s family. You will all be in our prayers and thoughts at this difficult time.Take care.
Freda Muise
Sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. My sympathy to the family.
Danny Huskins
I am so sorry to hear of Paul’s passing,he was a kind and friendly person who i will miss talking too and joking around with..I’ll always remember him sitting down at the dick in his duster,,drinking his Tim’s.He would make fun of all the little honda’s and civic’s that were driving around,,while he sat in a classic…may he be in peace now and may he feel no more agony….and know he’s watching down on us all up in heaven..
Terri Sawyer
Joanne…please accept my deepest sympathy. A brother is a very special gift in life, and the memories will continue forever. Thinking of you!
J.P. Hadskis
Yvonne, Maria , and Julie and families very sad to hear of Paul’s passing . My thoughts are with you at this difficult time
merna&anders olsson
Dear Betty we were very sorry to learn of the passing of your son, Paul. I remember him well. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and his family at this time. merna&anders
Kim Whynot
So very sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Eugene and Ethel Ingram
Oue sincere condolences to you and your family at your time of sorrow.
Eugene,Ethel and Family
Becky and Tim McKinnon
Yvonne, Maria and Julie, Love and Hugs. Our thoughts are with you on this sad day, you will always have your fond memories.
Rachel Dexter
Yvonne,Maria, Julie,Betty, Joanne and families
Please accept our heartfelt condolencesat this time. Thinking of you all.
Robert and Rachel
Philip & Rose Decker
Dear Yvonne and family,
So sorry to hear of paul passing. we’re sending our sincere sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayer are with you .
May God Bless
Philip and Rose Decker
Tonya & Richard
So sorry to hear of your loss Julie & Kev. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you guys.. Take care I am thinking of you.
Arthur & Cathy Anthony
Thinking of you at this difficut time.
Debbie & Maynard Carrier
Betty I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son dear , My throufghts are with you & the family honey . May you rest in peace .Debbie Carrier
Peter Stafford
Dear Yevonne, Betty, Joanne & Families,
I was shocked to read of Paul’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers
are with you at this difficult time.
Peter & Virginia Stafford
Red Deer, AB.
Peggy Kelley
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow.
Barbara & Brenda Lyle
So shocked and saddened by Paul’s passing,we send our sincere sympathy.
Clarke and Belinda Delong
To Betty and all of Pauls family,our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.
Diane Smith
Yvonne and family
I was very sorry to hear about Paul’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I find remembering the good times was the best way for me to heal.
Take care
Diane
Jane Roy
Dear Yvonne, It was very sad to hear of Paul’s passing. I think back in time to when we three met and spent a year in the same class at Liverpool Regional. A long time ago now and even then you had eyes and heart for only Paul. Think of the good memories and enjoy your daughters and grandchildren. Jane Roy
Debbie & Maynard Carrier
We are so sorry to hear about your loss my dear . I have known Paul for a great many years . He always had a smile on his face no matter were you seen him / Betty & Joanne I am thinking about you guys honey . My throughs goes out to the Family . May you rest in Peace Paul . Will miss you . Debbie & Maynard Carrier.
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
Betty, Yvonne and family.
Please accept our deepest sympathy
Our thoughts and prayers are with you