Paul Trapp

passing of Paul Trapp on January 10, 2016.

Predeceased by his loving wife of 72 years,

Julia Trapp (ne´e Siket). He is survived by

his son Paul George (Linda predeceased),

his daughter Debra Porszt (Alan), his

grandchildren Kimberley (Alex), Candace

(Steven), Paul Gordon (Dary), Robert

(Aiphong), Alex Porszt (Jenny), Chris Porszt,

and seven great-grandchildren. He is also

survived by his three sisters-in-law Barb

Rumson (Gordon), Liz Siket (George

predeceased) and Eva Kovacs (John

predeceased). From an early age, Paul Trapp

showed the initiative and entrepreneurial

spirit that would distinguish him throughout

his diverse career. He was an accomplished

salesman (White Mirror and Glass), and

equally a skilled craftsman – creating

beautiful wood furniture at the company he

founded and managed (WoodArt Furniture).

In time, he turned his business skills to

investing and managing real estate. Always

interested in the preservation of historic

buildings, Paul was given an award by the city

of Montreal for some of the sensitive and

authentic renovations he carried out on his

properties. While the built environment was

his livelihood, the natural environment was

his joy. Paul was an avid hunter and

fisherman and was most at home surrounded

by the lakes and woodlands of the

Laurentians. Food was also a big part of

Paul’s life, in particular the preservation of his

Hungarian heritage through beautifully

crafted meals – preferably slow cooked on an

open fire at his beloved cottage. But his true

love and passion was for his family. He was

happiest being surrounded by his children,

his grandchildren and his many great-

grandchildren. His family and many friends

will miss him deeply. A Celebration of his Life

will take place on Saturday, February 6, 2016

from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Dignité Funeral

Home, 4525, Ch. De La Cote-des-Neiges,

Montreal. In lieu of flowers please donate to

the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation,

or a charity of your choice.