Rhodes: Paul Albert
With loving family by his side, Paul passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at University Hospital in London, Ontario. Paul had a passion for life and a great love of family, friends and his beloved dog, Taco. Paul was a respected and successful businessman. He was a gentle man in every sense of the word. Paul loved the outdoors and played many sports. He loved listening to music and going to the theater. Paul enjoyed travelling with Monika and friends, but also loved being at home, entertaining, practicing yoga and playing bridge and euchre. Having the children, family and friends to the “cottage” was a joy for him. Paul will be missed and loved forever by many. Beloved husband of Monika. Loving father of Ken, Kevin (Carmen) and step-father of Kevin Aarts (Elizabeth). He was the adored grand-father of Ashlee and Nathan Rhodes and Calista, Kayden and Addison Aarts. Loving brother to Anne Scott (Al), Arlene McCullough, Murray Rhodes, Brenda Esson (Greg). Cherished son-in-law of Frida and Joe Kobra and brother-in-law to Peter Kobra. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Paul was pre-deceased by his parents, Irene and Hubert Rhodes, brother Bob and sister Sandra Jennett. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Paul’s life will be held at Rod Abrams Funeral Home located at 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, Ontario on Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 1:00 – 4:00. Words of remembrance will be shared beginning at 2:00. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Paul are asked to consider the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada, www.alzheimer.ca For more information and on-line condolence please visit www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com
John and Linda Harti says
Dear Monika and Family,
We were so sorry to hear about the passing of Paul. He was such a kind, loving and soft-spoken man. We know that he is in the realms of light, living with the angels looking in on all of you and blessing you as you move forward into this new life without him in physical form. You are in our heart Monika and we send healing energy to you every day. All our Love, John and Linda
Maurice says
Paul was a great business partner whose calmness and gentle demeanour not only made it a pleasure to work by his side but also provided a form of leadership that was appreciated throughout our organization. All of his employees in their sadness of processing this news of life and death have expressed how his kindness made their working life a peaceful place. On behalf of all of us we say thank you Paul.
Antoinette and Ted Swidzinski says
Dear Monika, We are terribly sorry to have heard that Paul passed away.Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Linda McCullough says
My condolences to all the family. Thoughts and prayers being sent.
Jim and Cathy Milbury says
Our deepest condolences to family members.
Glen & Gale Schlueter says
Sorry for your loss Arlene and Brenda and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Lou Greenwood says
Monica, very sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Lou
Mary-Anne Pratt says
Monika, Kevin, Elizabeth and the entire families, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Lynda Cohen says
Very sorry to hear of the loss of my son’s Ken Rhodes and Kevin Rhodes father and my grandchildren Ashlee and Nathan Rhodes Grandfather. May you rest in peace Paul and never forgotten. Condolences to all family members.
Heidi and Glen Groff says
We are so sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. Our condolences to Monika and family. We were fortunate to meet Paul a few years ago. He was a very nice, considerate person and you could feel the love between Monika and himself.
The Tomlinson Family says
Dear Brenda, Greg and family, our deepest condolences.
Donna Rodgers says
Our deepest condolences for Monika and family. He will forever be missed.
Love
Donna & David
Loralee Aarts says
My sincerest condolences to Monika and the families of this wonderful, kind, loving man whom it was an honour to have known. You will be greatly missed but always remembered.
Loralee