Graham Paul KITCHENER

Graham Paul Kitchener July 08, 1921 - April 22, 2005 Funeral arrangements by Sands Funeral Chapel (Duncan) Graham Paul passed away on April 22, 2005 in Cowichan Hospital after a lengthy battle with C.O.P.D. Born July 8, 1921 in Carcroft, England to Henry and Florence Kitchener, he was the youngest of 3 siblings, Dorothy, Gordon and Stanley. The family moved to Nelson, BC when he was a boy. He later joined the R.C.A.F. and earned the nickname “Canso Sam”. He described his military career as marvelous and always had many stories to tell of his flying escapades. He married Mary Joyce Robson on October 23, 1954 in Ottawa, Ontario. They had 3 daughters, Carol Anne, Janet and Lynne. Sadly Janet died of leukemia when she was just 5. Paul did a tour of duty in Germany, then returned to finish his service at Uplands in Ottawa. He retired in 1971 and moved to Chemainus where he has resided since. Joy died suddenly of heart complications in March 1999. He was an artistic individual who spent countless hours carving and creating intricate and detailed works – gun powder horns, masks, knives, guns, metal jewelry and furniture. He loved animals and would stop while mowing the lawn to move a frog or snake out of harms way. He also loved cats, all of which he named Tigger. But most of all he loved to laugh. We will all miss his quick wit, funny stories, silly songs and uncanny ability to mimic. The special friendship that Paul shared with Elizabeth Martindale immensely enhanced his last few years and for that the family wishes to convey their heartfelt appreciation. He was also very fond of the women at Pioneers Video as well as the serving staff at the Haidaway Restaurant, especially Elsie with her squishees. Thank you Derek for being such a loyal friend until the end. As his disease progressed, people around him marveled at how good natured he remained. He liked to think that he “fought the good fight” and so did his daughters, Lynne and Carol. A celebration of Dad’s life will be held Tuesday, May 3, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chemainus Legion.