Obituary of Paul Irwin

Irwin, Dr. Paul ~ April 14, 1931- July 23, 2014 ~ Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Leisureworld Care Centre, Elmira. Son of the late James and Violet Irwin. Paul and his twin brother, the late David Irwin, were born in Toronto, Ontario on April 14, 1931. After graduating from East York Collegiate Institute, Paul attended the University of Toronto and graduated from medical school in 1957. Paul met Eunice McIntee of St. Catharines, Ontario at Camp Mini-Yo-We and they married in 1956. Upon graduation, Paul joined partner Dr. Al Weir to form The Cooksville Medical Group. After 25 years in Mississauga, Paul transitioned from private medical practice to continue his career in Calgary, Alberta with Gulf Canada Resources where he served as Medical Director. In 1995, Paul retired and he and Eunice relocated to Hawkesville, Ontario. As a Christian physician, Paul’s true passion was to care for the body and the spirit. Until dementia took his mind from him he loved to study God’s Word and share what he had learned with others. Over his lifetime, Paul served and enjoyed the fellowship of many friends at Central Gospel Hall, Hopedale, Erindale, Bethany, Berea and Wallenstein Bible Chapels. Paul loved people. People loved Paul. Paul loved God. God loves Paul. Paul is with Jesus. Paul is survived by his wife Eunice Irwin and his older sister Ruth (Irwin) Sauer of Fairbanks, Alaska, children Doug (Lisa) Irwin, Brian (Elaine) Irwin, Janet (Mike) Robertson and James (Lily) Irwin and eight grandchildren: James, David, Beatrice, Graeme, Maxwell, Matthias, Jonas and Ryan. The family would like to thank the staff of Leisureworld, Elmira for their care of Paul and the continuing care of Eunice Irwin. Donations may be made to Camp Mini-Yo-We (www.miniyowe.com). Visitation will be held at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, Ontario on Sunday, July 27, 2014 from 1-5 p.m. A celebration of Paul’s life will take place at Wallenstein Bible Chapel on Monday, July 28, 2014 at 2 p.m. A time of fellowship will follow. Service Summary Visitation: At the Funeral Home on Sunday, July 27, 2014 from 1-5 p.m. ~ Memorial Service: Wallenstein Bible Chapel (4522 Herrgott Rd, Wallenstein) on Monday, July 28, 2014 at 2 p.m. A time of fellowship will follow. Donations: Camp Mini-Yo-We www.miniyowe.com