With heavy hearts we announce Paul's sudden passing on Thursday, March 1, 2018 in his 71st year with his loving family by his side. Beloved husband to Janet of 50 wonderful years, loving father to John and Peter (Lauren), proud Grandfather to Patti-Lynn (Taylor), Jordan and Sophie, dearest brother to Jean-Marc, Patricia (Daniel), Noelle-Ange (Guiseppe), Madeleine (Rejean), Monique (Marcel), Diane, Sonia, Serge and Jacques. Predeceased by and together again with his parents Patrice (2012) and Yvette (1999) Lacroix. Paul will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by his extended family and friends. In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Please check back at Coutts Funeral Home website for details to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Scleroderma Society of Canada would be greatly appreciated. A very special thank you to the staff of CCU - St. Mary's Hospital and Region of Waterloo Paramedics for the compassionate care given to Paul.