Obituary for Paul Walker
WALKER, PAUL WARREN January 1954 – Sept 2020
With heavy hearts we are announcing that Paul passed away peacefully on Friday
Sept 25, 2020 at the Guelph General Hospital. He was the beloved husband of
Yolanda (2017). He was the son of the late Stan and Patricia Walker and son–in-law
of the late Kirk and Nell Nieuwenhuis. He was a loving big brother to Brent and
Leslie (Brian) Cross and a loving brother-in-law to Sandra Nieuwenhuis(predeceased) and Wendy (Mike) Kosturik, Tessa
(Scott) Guyer, Robert (Lisa) Nieuwenhuis and Chris Nieuwenhuis. Much loved uncle
to Somer (Greg) Guymer, Kenzie, Lexi , Elizabeth, Caden, Carolyn, Rachel, Noelle,
Julianna, Emily and Andrea. Great Uncle to Hannah, Maddy, Taylor (Dylan),
Nirvanna.
Paul was an extraordinary man who loved his community and volunteered his time to
many organizations. He was a 40 year employee of the LCBO. Paul spent most of
those years managing the Elora store where he gained many friends. He organized an
annual LCBO golf tournament which benefitted the “Make A Wish” children’s
charity. Since 2006, he was the President of the Grand River Agricultural Society. In
that capacity, he organized many events for charity such as Pedal for Portage, and a
Christmas party for Foodbank recipients. He was a long time member of the Elora,
then Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce where he served on many committees
and also as a Director or Officer. He organized the Chamber Wine Tour for 20 years
as well as the annual golf tournament. Paul was given the President’s Award for his
active support and unselfish volunteerism. He was a member of the Economic
Development Advisory Committee for the Township of Centre Wellington. He was
also a long time Elora Festival volunteer.Paul loved sports and was an avid golfer. He enjoyed playing many golf courses in
Ontario, but he especially liked his golf trips to Myrtle Beach and Florida, first with
Yolanda and later with his golf buddies. Paul will be remembered fondly by his close
friends: Beth Campbell, Nicole & Greg Gielfeldt, Heather Ewing and Jim Near, Nick
Bachinski and Roberta Scarrow, just to name a few. Due to Covid 19 restrictions the
family has decided to have a Celebration of Paul’s Life at the Grand River Raceway
in Elora, when the restrictions will allow his many friends and co-workers to all
attend. Arrangements are entrusted to the Graham A Giddy Funeral Home
www.grahamgiddyfh.com. Donations in Paul’s memory can be made to the “Make a
Wish” children’s charity or the Guelph Humane Society building fund.
With heavy hearts we are announcing that Paul passed away peacefully on Friday
Sept 25, 2020 at the Guelph General Hospital. He was the beloved husband of
Yolanda (2017). He was the son of the late Stan and Patricia Walker and son–in-law
of the late Kirk and Nell Nieuwenhuis. He was a loving big brother to Brent and
Leslie (Brian) Cross and a loving brother-in-law to Sandra Nieuwenhuis(predeceased) and Wendy (Mike) Kosturik, Tessa
(Scott) Guyer, Robert (Lisa) Nieuwenhuis and Chris Nieuwenhuis. Much loved uncle
to Somer (Greg) Guymer, Kenzie, Lexi , Elizabeth, Caden, Carolyn, Rachel, Noelle,
Julianna, Emily and Andrea. Great Uncle to Hannah, Maddy, Taylor (Dylan),
Nirvanna.
Paul was an extraordinary man who loved his community and volunteered his time to
many organizations. He was a 40 year employee of the LCBO. Paul spent most of
those years managing the Elora store where he gained many friends. He organized an
annual LCBO golf tournament which benefitted the “Make A Wish” children’s
charity. Since 2006, he was the President of the Grand River Agricultural Society. In
that capacity, he organized many events for charity such as Pedal for Portage, and a
Christmas party for Foodbank recipients. He was a long time member of the Elora,
then Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce where he served on many committees
and also as a Director or Officer. He organized the Chamber Wine Tour for 20 years
as well as the annual golf tournament. Paul was given the President’s Award for his
active support and unselfish volunteerism. He was a member of the Economic
Development Advisory Committee for the Township of Centre Wellington. He was
also a long time Elora Festival volunteer.Paul loved sports and was an avid golfer. He enjoyed playing many golf courses in
Ontario, but he especially liked his golf trips to Myrtle Beach and Florida, first with
Yolanda and later with his golf buddies. Paul will be remembered fondly by his close
friends: Beth Campbell, Nicole & Greg Gielfeldt, Heather Ewing and Jim Near, Nick
Bachinski and Roberta Scarrow, just to name a few. Due to Covid 19 restrictions the
family has decided to have a Celebration of Paul’s Life at the Grand River Raceway
in Elora, when the restrictions will allow his many friends and co-workers to all
attend. Arrangements are entrusted to the Graham A Giddy Funeral Home
www.grahamgiddyfh.com. Donations in Paul’s memory can be made to the “Make a
Wish” children’s charity or the Guelph Humane Society building fund.