Paul Douglas

Avraham Dovid Ben Ralph

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the passing of Paul Douglas on December 18, 2023. He was with family who loved him deeply. His legacy will be carried and shared by his wife Laura, son Sean (Erin), Malka (Eli, Ari and Noah) and Brian (Kayla, Levi and Jonah) and many other family and friends who also had the honor of knowing Paul.

Paul was kind, caring, supportive and although he sometimes could be seen as the strong silent type, you always knew, even without words, that he would do anything for the people around him.

Memorial donations may be made to the Margaret Bahen Hospice (https://www.myhospice.ca/), or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation (https://www.heartandstroke.ca/).

Date of Death: Monday, December 18, 2023

Yahrzeit Day: 6 Tevet

Date of Funeral: Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Time of Funeral: 1:00 PM

Memorial Service Location: Graveside Service

Burial Service Location: Pardes Shalom Cemetery (10953 Dufferin St., Vaughan) - Beit Rayim

Shiva Details: Shiva visitors are welcome to the residence immediately following the burial until 5:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Evening services at 7:00 p.m.

Shiva Location: 46 Cooperage Cres., Richmond Hill, L4C 9L6

Message of Condolence

Posted on 18.12.2023 - 2:36 PM

Judy and Ernie

Dear Laura, Our sincerest condolences to you and your family. Paul will be much missed by all of you, but we know that you will have wonderful memories to sustain you. May Paul's memory be a blessing.

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Posted on 18.12.2023 - 3:56 PM

Feldman

Dearest family. We want to extend our heartfelt sympathy. May all your memories hold tight. Paul was such an extra ordinary person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincere sympathy. Love Stephen and Marion.

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Posted on 18.12.2023 - 4:05 PM

Beverlee Melamed

Dear Laura and family, We are so sad to hear of Paul’s passing. We know how hard the struggle has been for Paul and you and the family. You have given such love and devotion and our hearts are with you through this time . May the days ahead and your beautiful family and friends bring you comfort. Love Jef and Beverlee

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Posted on 18.12.2023 - 4:11 PM

Noreen & Michael Shorser

Dear Laura and your Family, We're so sorry for your loss. Paul was always friendly, happy and kind., whenever we saw him at special family occasions. Paul will be sadly missed. May your wonderful family memories carry you through this most difficult time..

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Posted on 18.12.2023 - 4:48 PM

Barb & Len

Laura, Sean, Brian & Malka & Families: We are so sorry to hear the news of Paul’s passing. A quiet, kind, gentle man who loved nothing more than his family May you find peace in knowing how much happiness you each brought to his life. May you find comfort in knowing that you did everything possible to help him through these last difficult years. We are out of the country but will be in touch as soon as we return. Please know we are thinking of you and sending our love Barb & Len

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Posted on 18.12.2023 - 5:02 PM

Pople Family

Malka, Eli, Ari and Noah We are so saddened to hear of the passing of your dear dad. He is at peace now. May you hold all the good memories close to your heart forever. Xoxoxox Roger Pam, Tyler and Eden

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Posted on 18.12.2023 - 5:41 PM

Ellen and Michael Siegel

Dear Laura and Family, Our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved Paul. May he now rest in peace and may his memory be a blessing. Hugs, Ellen and Michael

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Posted on 18.12.2023 - 5:48 PM

Bruce Gilbert

We are so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. He was a gentle and kind man with a keen sense of humour. We only regret that we didn't know him better. Sincerest condolences to Laura and the family. Bruce and Esther

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Posted on 18.12.2023 - 6:38 PM

Jonathan Ber

My thoughts are with you and your family. He will be missed by all his brothers.

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Posted on 18.12.2023 - 7:09 PM

Diane Plant

Dear Laura and family I’m very sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. Paul and you fought a brave struggle together May your your family and memories bring you comfort in your time on mourning.

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Posted on 18.12.2023 - 7:51 PM

Sandra and Harold

To Laura and all the family, our deepest sympathies. I knew Paul both as a colleague and as a friend. When we first met, Paul had taken on the challenge of finding options for students whom the rest of the school system had given up on. He had a knack for relating to the most difficult, troubled students. Through a combination of humour, tough love and honesty, he was able to gain their trust and respect. They knew that he sincerely cared and wanted to help them. Thanks to Paul the lives of many adolescents were dramatically changed for the better.

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Posted on 18.12.2023 - 8:59 PM

Bernie Shiner

On behalf of Mosaic Lodge 559 I send condolences. Baruch Dayan Emet. I knew Paul from the time he joined and gave him his gold apron up at your home in Holland Landing. He will be missed.

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Posted on 18.12.2023 - 9:22 PM

Gary & Terry Winston

Dear Laura, Sean, Brian & Malka & Families We are saddened to hear of the passing of your beloved Paul. We have such fond memories of our old days together. His quiet grace, good humor and kindness immediately come to mind. He was a gentleman in every sense of the word. May the love of your family and loving memories sustain you during this very sad time and serve as a blessing. Our deepest condolences

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Posted on 18.12.2023 - 10:45 PM

Louis and Elaine Wulf

Laura and family, Elaine and I are so sorry to hear the news of Paul’s passing. We have so many fond memories of our 40 plus years of friendship with Paul and you. Starting with the Richmond Hill synagogue where we first met, thru numerous vacations together, cottage get togethers and who can forget Paul and I and others doing our dance at family simchas . We are in Florida for the winter with a short return in February. We will try to contact you during our short return in February. Sending our love Elaine and Louis.

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Posted on 18.12.2023 - 11:45 PM

Mark and Ellen Cohen

Dear Brian, we are out of town but just heard about your dad's passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family, and we hope you will always be blessed with memories of the good times you spent together.

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Posted on 19.12.2023 - 12:38 AM

Janis and David Spinner

Our sincere condolences to Laura and the extended Douglas/Shore family on the passing of Paul (z”l). May his memory forever be a blessing to all who knew and loved him. BDE.

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Posted on 19.12.2023 - 9:13 AM

Len and Elizabeth Zuk

To Paul’s family, we have heard wonderful things about him over the years. May you find comfort through the love of your family and your memories of Paul. Our deepest condolences Len and Lizzy Zuk

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Posted on 19.12.2023 - 9:33 AM

Steve & Cathy Jacobson

Dear Douglas family. Cathy and I are so sorry to hear about Paul’s passing. So many memories of board meetings and synagogue events together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn.

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Posted on 19.12.2023 - 9:58 AM

Mariette & Jay Bernholtz

Dear Laura , Sean, Brian & Malka & Families:. We are so saddened to hear of Paul's passing. He was a wonderful , kind, loving, gentle man with a sense of humour. We will cherish the memories we created over the years whether it be vacationing together, new year parties , bowling etc. We will miss his smile... May you find comfort in knowing you did everything possible to make his life comfortable and filled with love in the last few months. Our sincerest condolences to all of you. Our thoughts are with you. Love Mariette & Jay

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Posted on 19.12.2023 - 10:50 AM

marian eta simon

Laura and family: My sincere condolences to the family. May Paul's memory be a blessing. Mary (Louis's sister)

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Posted on 19.12.2023 - 4:59 PM

Susan and Chuck Ticker Ticker

Dear Laura and family. We were so sad to learn of Paul's passing. Our deepest condolences to you. May Paul's memory be for a blessing.

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Posted on 19.12.2023 - 5:09 PM

Sam Spagat

My deepest condolences on your loss... may your happy memories sustain you in this difficult time

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Posted on 19.12.2023 - 6:41 PM

Judy Kofsky

We are deeply saddened to hear about Paul, the entire family have many beautiful memories with your family over the years. We hope your memories will give you all strength in the days ahead. With love, the kofsky family

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Posted on 19.12.2023 - 7:36 PM

Lisa Abush (Switzer)

So sorry for your loss. Paul was one of my favourite teachers at Rockford Road Public school. He was the only teacher that said don’t call me Mr. Douglas call me Paul. May he RIP.

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Posted on 19.12.2023 - 10:40 PM

Cheryl and Alan Posner

Sheldon, Sandee, Karen and Hartley, Jeff and Joanna, and all the kids, we are so very sorry for your loss and your extended family’s loss. We hope you take comfort in each other and we extend our heartfelt condolences to you all.

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Posted on 19.12.2023 - 11:57 PM

Jane Cooper

Dear Laura, Wishing you many fond memories of good times spent with Paul.

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Posted on 20.12.2023 - 8:30 AM

Lillian and James Thompson

Dearest Laura, Sean, Malka and Brian, we are so saddened to hear of Paul’s passing. We have so many wonderful memories of Paul at the lake, waving to him as he passed by in the boat many a great conversation in the verandah. May the days ahead allow you to heal and to cherish the years he gave you as a great husband and father. Love, Lillian and James Thompson

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Posted on 20.12.2023 - 11:24 AM

Cheryl Katzman

My condolence to the Douglas family. I have such fond memories of your husband/father as a teacher at Rockford public school. He was such an amazing teacher. His legacy will never be forgotten. RIP Paul Douglas

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Posted on 20.12.2023 - 12:06 PM

Mark Cowan and family

Our deepest sympathy and condolences to you Laura and your children. May Paul’s memory be a blessing. Mark, Nadine Cowan and family.

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Posted on 20.12.2023 - 1:09 PM

Esther & Josef Hindel

We are so sorry for your loss. Paul was a good man.

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Posted on 20.12.2023 - 4:21 PM

Michael and Marcia Pascoe

Dear Brian, Kayla and family, our condolences on the passing of your Dad. We know he will be missed. Michael ns Marcia

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Posted on 21.12.2023 - 7:15 AM

Sheila and Steve Gerlock and family

Dear Douglas family, we are very sorry to hear about your loss. I knew Paul as one of his students at Rockford Rd Public School, grade 6. He was very memorable and by far one of my favourite teachers. To me, he was Mr Douglas, until years later when I was an adult and had began my career as a realtor. Out of the blue one day, I received a call from him to help him with the sale of his mother in laws home. There was a funny connection that brought him to me through my wife and his sister in law Sheri but long and short he called. When he said it was Paul Douglas I asked are you Mr Douglas? He laughed and said yes. I asked if he remembered me as being good or bad. He said if you were bad I wouldn’t be calling you now for business. I told my children the story to make impressions early in life. I will never forget him. Sending our deepest condolences to you all. Sheila and Steve Gerlock

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Posted on 22.12.2023 - 12:42 PM

Jane Carey

Our sincere condolences Laura and family. Cherish the memories. Hugs Jane and Wayne Carey.

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Posted on 22.01.2024 - 6:18 PM

Laura

I find that a number of posts from January 16th totally offensive and have absolutely NO place in a "Message of Condolence" section. I'm not sure how they continue to go through any screening but it's not acceptable! It is a dishonour to the memory, in this case my beloved Husband of 49 years. Whoever thinks that their posts are acceptable seriously need to reconsider. Please stop!

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Posted on 21.02.2024 - 2:54 PM

Margaret Bahen Hospice

It was an honour to care for Paul at Margaret Bahen Hospice. On behalf of the entire MB Hospice family, please accept our deepest sympathies.

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