It's with heavy hearts that we the family of Paul Melrose White announce his passing at the age of 90 at Willow Lodge, Tatamagouche, NS with family by his side.

Paul lived most of his 90 years in Noel Road, Hants County on the same patch of ground that he was born on and where he and Kitty raised their four children.  Paul and Marie also spent many happy years together in Noel Road.

Paul was no stranger to hard work.  He worked for many years in the logging industry, starting at a very young age working with his Dad.  Paul also worked in construction with several construction companies over the years.  He would occasionally brag a bit about how he and Reg White no doubt finished half of the sidewalks in Halifax. Paul loved to fish bass and get out on the lake with the boys to catch a few trout.  After his retirement, Paul loved to walk the wooded trails at Findley Park with his little dog Brutus. He enjoyed listening to classic country music and did a lot of country dancing in his younger years. One of his favorite activities was splitting and piling his wood for the winter. That was a priority. He would always have the wood stove in the kitchen loaded. The stove would draw those who visited to its side on a cold winter day, warming cold hands, feet and hearts. Dad enjoyed visits with his sister-in-law Donna and shared his newspaper with her on a regular basis. He loved spending time with his brother Murray. They lived side-by-side their entire lives. They spent many hours working in the garage repairing vehicles and enjoyed their Saturday sip once the work day was done.

Paul was a gentle man, a beloved Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather.  He enjoyed spending time with his family especially the little ones. They will remember him for the chewing gum he always had in his shirt pocket, the peppermints in a candy dish on the kitchen table, his hugs and the pocket change he would slip to them on their way out the door.  Dad had a great sense of humour, a silly grin and a beautiful smile which he loved to show off especially after he got his new dentures last spring.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Paul was the son of Vincent White and Florence (Burgess) White. Preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Maurice, Nelson, Terry and Russell, Grandson Terry, brother-in-law, Royce, Sisters- in-law, Linda and Sharon. His little dog Brutus.

Paul is survived and will be greatly missed by his daughters, Noma (Ross), Vanda (Raymond), sons, Vince (Tammy), Darcy (Rachael), Grandchildren: Cheryl, Julie, Chris, Chelsea (Ronnie), Travis (Sarah), Luke and Laynee. Great-Grandchildren, Nicole, Jessie, Raymond, Aiden, Faye and Chase, Great-Great-Grandchildren, Calvin, Deliah and Harper. Sister, Gwen, Brother, Murray. Sisters-in-law, Donna and Catherine. Many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the staff at Willow Lodge for their care and compassion. Dad loved you like family and enjoyed his stay at Willow Lodge. He especially enjoyed visits to the fish pond, day trips, the afternoon music events, visits from the school children and the animals. Dad made several new friends at Willow Lodge and became very close to his special friend Ruby and his roommate Bob. Dad couldn't have been paired with a better match.

Cremation has taken place. A committal service and celebration of life will take place at a later date.  In lieu of flowers and in Paul's memory, please reach out and express a gesture of kindness to a neighbour, a friend or a stranger during the Christmas season.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Coulter's Funeral Home, Tatamagouche.