Paul Kane
The family of Paul (Wog) Joseph Kane is so very sad to announce his unexpected death on May 6, 2022 at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre from post operative complications.
Paul was born on August 28, 1958 to Dr. Thomas and Isobel Kane. In high school he enjoyed and excelled at basketball and football. He continued on to LU and graduated with an HBComm. He put his degree to good use and always worked hard to do the best job he could throughout his career with continuous learning a cornerstone of his values.
In 1982 he met Cindy Tait who was, as he put it, the only woman he could ever marry. Paul and Cindy tied the knot in 1985 and in 1990 welcomed Thomas and in 1991 James. Paul loved being a dad and most evenings when the boys were little, “karate man” was the bedtime game of choice. Next, Paul procured a tent trailer and many happy summers were spent camping with the family and dog Ringo. Once Thomas and James started hockey, Paul became a very proud hockey dad. He loved watching the boys and was a positive and encouraging supporter. His guidance and support for his boys was never ending and will be profoundly missed by them.
While most important to Paul was his family and his love for them, his MNF brothers were an integral part of his life. He was referred to as the glue that held the group together. His deep and lasting friendships with this group brought him so much joy and happiness: Bryan Nunan, Tony Rapino, Phil Gandier, Mark Baruzzi, Mike Missere, Walter Warywoda, Bogdan Staruch, Gary Dorval, Jeff Chan, Rob Nahachewsky, Andy Whicher, Will Quarrell, Garry Grgurich, Danny Thompson, Ron Tateishi and honorary member Doug Crawford. Wog was known for his superb sense of humour. Trading cheap shots and matching wits with his friends delighted him.
Paul loved to drive and on the many long road trips with Cindy to California, BC, or wherever, he always tried to make it in record time and often succeeded. He was a great story teller and was known for his interesting and funny anecdotes or memories. Paul spent many summers, into his teens, at Camp Stephens on Lake of the Woods. He had the privilege of participating in a 6 week long canoe trip. One of the elements of this demanding paddle was crossing the 19km Metheye Portage in northwestern Saskatchewan. He was appropriately proud and continued to enjoy canoe trips or little paddles with friends throughout his life.
Paul is survived by his wife Cindy, sons Thomas (Jillian) and James, our wee dog Kele, the Tait family: Doris, Bruce, Carolyn, Jeffrey, Tracey, Lindsay, Kelly, Gregory, Bobbi, the Kane siblings: Loretta, Jim, Ann, Patricia, Michael, Martha, Andrew and their families.
A celebration of Paul’s life will be held at the Columbus Centre, 301 South May St. on Wednesday May 18, from 2 to 3:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers please send a donation to a charity of your choice, TBRHSC, or Camp Stephens (YMCA-YWCA).
Cindy, Thomas and James would like to say a heartfelt thank you to family and friends for their support and love throughout Paul’s journey and these last 8 weeks in particular.
Condolences may be made through Affordable Burials and Cremations at www.abcfunerals.com or https://www.affordableburialsandcremations.ca/paul-kane/
Denise Nunan
Paul was the best kind of friend anyone could ask for. He was loved by many and will be profoundly missed. RIP Paul.
Daryl Cano
My family grew up “across the lane” from the Kanes, in (what was at the time) Fort William. Paul and my younger brother were friends and spent many a day playing together. Very sad to hear of his untimely death. My sincere condolences to his family and siblings.
Barbara & Jack Moro
We are so sorry to hear about Paul. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Barbara & Jack Moro
Steve Potosky
My condolences to Cindy and family and to the Kane family members.
Sheri Casey
Cindy and boys. So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Please know that your friends are here for you with anything you need.
Piero Pucci
We are sorry to hear about Paul. A good friend and colleague.
Piero and Naira Pucci
Robert Borycki
Hello Cindy
We are so sorry for your loss. Even though I had never met Paul, I had heard about him. He was an amazing person. We wanted to wish you and your family our condolences. We will be thinking about you.
Roberta
Cindy and family,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you all during this most difficult time.
Roberta K.
Alia Stam
I am so sorry for your loss. Paul was a wonderful neighbour. I will always remember him reading his newspaper on the front porch. He never once failed to kindly greet me from that porch, hundreds if not thousands of times throughout my life. He was a good and kind man, and I am grateful to have known him and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Alia
Donna J.
Cindy:
My sincere condolences to you, your family members and friends.
( from a retired CRA worker )