Paul Allen
December-16-1955 - August-16-2025
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Ron Louttit posted a condolence
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Sylvia and family, we are so sorry to hear about Paul's passing. We have been away from our home in Stratford for awhile travelling and only heard the news recently. Paul was a great colleague and friend while we both worked at Paragon and Stantec. Those were great days. Paul's calm and thoughtful leadership was greatly appreciated. He will be greatly missed in all parts of his life.
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Ron and Sharon Louttit
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Janet Tysick (McInnes) posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Sylvia & family, sending my sincerest condolences. I am so saddened to have just read about Paul’s passing. My father (Arnold) was Gladys brother. May your cherished memories help you through the difficult days ahead.
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Dave and Debbie Miles posted a condolence
Thursday, August 28, 2025
Dearest Sylvia and Family.
In the short time we got to know You and Paul- our Heart's were knit together in the Journey we have been on as couples
We Admired You Both and it was an Honour that Our Paths Crossed-
We deeply grieved with You.
With Love and Prayers for You All
Dave and Debbie
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Buena and Greg McIntosh posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Sylvia, Kristin, Brent and Jennifer and to all of Paul's extended family and closest friends, please accept our sincerest condolences on Paul's recent passing.
We were saddened and shocked to read the news. He was such a gentle man and such a kind Soul. Buena and I always enjoyed our chats with him when we crossed paths in the neighborhood. He'll be missed by all that knew him. We're thinking of you all at this difficult time and wish you all comfort and peace knowing that you have another Angel watching over you.
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Tom Slomke posted a condolence
Friday, August 22, 2025
Paul and I car-pooled when we both worked at the City of Waterloo. During this time the twins were born.
Paul was a very good engineer and a great guy to work with. He is responsible for many projects, but the one I still think about is the pedestrian/cyclist underpass on Lexington Road in Waterloo. There was a lot of obstacles to that feature, but now it is extremely well used by the cycling community. Thanks for planning ahead.
Tom Slomke
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John Ferguson uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, August 21, 2025
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So sorry to learn of Paul’s passing. I met paul a few years ago flying model planes. He became a good friend of all of us in our flying club. Paul will be missed.
John Ferguson
Carleton Place
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Jeff Paul posted a condolence
Thursday, August 21, 2025
I worked with Paul for 20 years and he was one of best and strongest mentors I have ever had. He had a way of challenging you to do your best work but in a way that you wanted to do it, not because he told you to. He was an exemplary client manager, a strategist and one of the smartest people I have ever worked with. I recall a time in my career where I was struggling through a crisis and Paul was there for me, checking in regularly and providing support. He was the type of leader that truly cared about the people who worked for him and wanted them to succeed. He has had such a strong impact on myself and an entire generation of young engineers. I will miss his wit and his jokes and the way he delivered them in a deadpan way but with a wry smile.
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Ralph Romans uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, August 21, 2025
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I am so sorry to hear this news.
I was expecting him to email any day and say he was going flying.
We truly enjoyed having him in the MRCC RC club and doing indoor and outdoor RC flying.
He was one of the best beginner pilots I have seen.
Had a natural touch to fly a RC plane.
He will be missed by us all.
My sincere condolences
Photo is Paul flying his Carbon Cub Float Plane at the cottage.
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Steve Lamourie uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, August 21, 2025
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I met Paul several years ago as a member of the Mississippi Radio Control Club. He was such a kind, caring and fun person to spend time with and we shared many great stories together. Although we knew each other for a short period of time I truly valued his integrity, sincerity and our friendship. One of the few photos I have of Paul was last summer when he was flying one of his larger planes at the field and the wing unexpectedly snapped off mid flight. Paul and I went into the woods to gather up what was left and he wasn’t upset at all. He had a smile on his face and said “ It’s only air over the wings Steve and if you don’t fly you will never crash”. As usual Paul looked at the bright side and never dwelled on the past. You will be missed my friend, gone but never forgotten. Rest in Peace
Steve Lamourie
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Mary Kilgour posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
My sincere sympathy to Sylvia and your family. I enjoyed speaking with Paul and you on several occasions. May all of your precious memories help to console you as you celebrate Paul's life. Blessings
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Dianne Dietrich posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Sylvia and family,
We are very sorry to hear about the passing of Paul. He was very respected in the engineering community. Memories are your treasures.
Bill and Dianne Dietrich
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Michelle Glaskin-Clay posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
For 28 years, Paul was my boss, mentor but most importantly a great friend. He made coming to work both enjoyable and fun. I learned so much from him and was afforded opportunities that I wouldn’t have without him. I am so appreciative of the years we had together. He was a very special, caring man that he the utmost respect for everyone. Paul was very conscientious and often worked extra hours to ensure projects stayed on time but routinely put his family first. He would make sure he was home for dinner and bed time when Brent, Krissy and Jenna were young. He would then return to the office and work most of the night making sure he was home for breakfast with them.
I have so many good memories of client meetings (one time getting dressed in the dark so as not to disturb Sylvia and arriving at the meeting wearing one brown shoe and one black shoe), executive meetings, proposals, winning projects, company events, baseball games, baby births, pink hair, supporting United Way by having his head shaved and many, many personal events. One time while Paul was travelling he came upon a gentleman that was down on his luck. Paul gave him money to get a meal. When the individual commented that he liked his shoes, Paul said he did too and unfortunately they were the only ones he had with him so had to keep them. Otherwise he would have given them as well.
Paul, I will miss you being a part of my life. Take care my friend, until we meet again.
Michelle
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Eric Devlin posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Sylvia and families. I am so sorry to hear about Paul. I still have fond memories of his musicianship on the keyboards. I was a Perth Collegiate Band member with him and remember our trips with the band. Paul was always approachable and I still remember him inviting me to visit him when he moved back to Perth. I wish now that I had..my deepest condolences to everyone. His valiant fight is over. Fly high Paul. I'll be listening for your music..
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Bonnie & Clare Brubacher posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Our condolences to the Allen Families, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. May your precious memories you cherish help you through the days ahead.
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Larry and Dodie Galajda posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Dear Sylvia: We were very saddened to learn about the passing of Paul. He was a great businessman, mentor for many and had a great love for life. Our thoughts are with you, your children and grandchildren as you go through this time in your life.
Larry and Dodie Galajda
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Elaine DeLisle posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Dear Sylvia, Brent, Krissy, Jenn and all Paul’s beautiful grandchildren plus extended family and dear friends. Bob and I always enjoyed any time spent with Paul and you Sylvia and hearing all about your family and the cottage. I will treasure the texts from Paul, that were written as if they were a formal letter. Nothing like you see anymore, that is for sure. They always were so newsy and caring about how Bob and I were doing. Paul was such a kind, quiet, gentle soul and salt of the earth guy. He will be so greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad and difficult time. May he rest in eternal peace. Friends are together again.
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Mississippi Radio Control Club posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Condolences to the Allen family on Paul's passing from the members of the Mississippi Radio Control Club.
Many of our members have commented on the enjoyable times spent when Paul was at the flying field, and with his choice of airplanes.
And whether it be summer or winter flying, his presence was always appreciated.
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Martin Jones posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
So sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. Paul and I worked together in various capacities for over 25 years, and I owe him a great deal of gratitude for the way he helped me throughout my career. He was a true professional in all aspects…great attention to detail, ensuring the job was done properly, treating everyone with respect, including clients, staff, and the agencies we dealt with.
Paul was a great strategist and our clients enjoyed working with him immensely. He was a great leader and all staff appreciated his approach, his friendly manner, and his respect for their individual abilities.
Paul and I spent a lot of time driving to various client meetings and I learned so much from him in those pre-meeting strategy discussions. The trips home, after the pressure was off were lots of fun too!
I will miss Paul. He was a good friend, providing me with suggestions and guidance, which I always appreciated. I admired him greatly and will remember him fondly.
My condolences to you Sylvia, and all your family. He talked of you often and was so proud of all of you.
Martin & Diane
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Connie Legg posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
I met Paul as a member of the PDCI high school band. He was such a nice guy, always kind and happy and supportive of others.
He had a great sense of humor and I can still picture his smile. It makes me happy to know that he had a lovely family and enjoyed life to the fullest. So sad he was taken too soon.
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Bill Stevens posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Dear Sylvia and Family:
Please accept my condolences on Paul's passing.
I first met Paul on my first day of employment at Paragon Engineering on January 2, 1989. It was only my second job in my career, having spent 20 years at my first. Paul was foremost in welcoming me to the firm. His cheerful confident attitude became a hallmark of our friendship and working relationship that lasted for the next 20 years.
Paul was the consummate professional. He was respected by clients, regulatory officials and even by competing engineers. Part of that respect came from appreciation of Paul's quick wit. He had a knack of defusing tense situations. He was always in command of the situation.
Paul had a twinkle in his eye and you knew that something humorous was afoot. Work was always fun when Paul was around. His retirement party was a testament to how well he was respected by everyone in the industry.
I shall always remember Paul and our friendship fondly. Paul was a true gentleman.
Sincerely, Bill Stevens
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Kurt Penfold uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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Rest in peace my friend. I will miss you brother, Kurt
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Margot posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Laurie and I were chatting about our high school memories of Paul and she told me she once offered to wash his band jacket. Unfortunately she shrunk it in the process and he was unable to wear it again. He just shrugged it off. Nothing flustered Paul he was always so calm and level headed.
We would both like to offer our condolences to his family.
Paul was one of the best.
Margot and Laurie Mosher
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The family of Paul Allen uploaded a photo
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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Thursday
21
August
Visitation
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Blair & Son Funeral Home
15 Gore St. W.
Perth
Friday
22
August
Second Visitation
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Friday, August 22, 2025
Blair & Son Funeral Home
15 Gore St. W.
Perth
Friday
22
August
Funeral Service
11:00 am
Friday, August 22, 2025
St. Paul's United Church
25 Gore St. W.
Perth
