We are deeply saddened by the passing of Paul who lost his courageous battle with lung cancer.
He is survived by his partner Debbie, his brother Per (Donna), his daughter, Julie (Brad) and grandchildren, Alexander, Nathan and Alyssa. He is predeceased by his father Carl, mother Olsa and brother Espen Svendsen.
Paul lived most of his life in Vancouver, was a longshoreman at the port for many years and especially liked working on the wheat ships. One of his passions was to escape the winters and travel to South East Asia.
He was as true and loyal a friend as anyone could ever have. Paul never wavered from speaking his truth and saying it as he saw it.
“We’ve seen the best in you and know you have a good and loving heart”. He will be forever loved and dearly missed.
Thank you to the dedicated and compassionate staff at the palliative care unit, Burnaby General hospital.
At his request, there will be no service.