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and daughters Hallie and Anna); and Susie (husband Simon and sons Fraser
and James). Paul is also survived by his sister, Heather, and the children
and grandchildren of Heather and her recently departed beloved husband
Richard.
“Surely, you can’t be serious?” “I am serious … and don’t call me
Shirley.”
—Airplane! (1980)
Compiled by Cathy Hunt from Paul’s obituary, eulogies, reflections,
speeches, letters, e-mails and media articles.
Thank you for honouring Paul with your friendship and kind words.
Jim McIntyre
Jim McIntyre was a loving and devoted father to four
daughters, an accomplished and resourceful solicitor
and a terrific friend to many. He was an enthusiastic
golfer, tennis player and basketball player with a
deceptive left-handed jump shot. He loved all things
to do with sports and games, both as participant and
as spectator. He was an engaging, sharp-witted storyteller
and, while his quick wit occasionally bordered on the caustic, it belied
such a generous heart that he was universally loved by clients, colleagues,
friends and family.
Jimmy’s life was rooted in Vancouver. He and his look-alike brother John
(Jonners) were born to Dorothy and Tony McIntyre. Dorothy passed away
when Jimmy was ten. His father, Tony, subsequently met and married Pat
Hockin, née Ryan, a single mother with three children: Greg, Carol and
Dan. In true “Brady Bunch” style, Tony and Pat announced a plan to move
to a new house, transfer to a new school district and, along the way, introduce
Jimmy and John to two new brothers and a sister. Tony adopted three