It is with profound sadness that the family of Mr. Paul Dillon announces his peaceful passing in Ottawa on October 18th, 2021, at the age of 84. In addition to his beloved wife Marielle, Paul is survived by their three children: Danny (wife Monique), Mark (wife Annik) and Joanne (husband Mario) and their 8 grandchildren: Michelle, Stephanie, Emilie, Chloë, Daphne, Alexandre, William and Joshua. He was predeceased by his sister Marilyn and is survived by his 4 sisters: Mary Edna, Barbara, Irene, Sharon and his 4 brothers: David, Joe, Eddy and Peter.
Paul was a leader and a very hard working and generous man who cherished his family and always thought of others first. He started a business, Dilfo Mechanical Ltd, with his business partner Edgar Fournier and a handful of other employees over 40 years ago. With the help of Paul’s son, Danny and the support of his wife, Dilfo grew into the very successful establishment that it remains known as today. Paul and Mary loved spending time at the cottage together where they worked hard to build a place to spend meaningful time with their children, grandchildren, friends and other family members. The cottage remains a special place where his family still gathers today. Paul was always generous, contributing to many charities and to his community. He was actively involved with the church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. His passing will leave a great void in the lives of all those who knew and loved him, and who will remember him especially for his thoughtfulness, his generosity, his selflessness and his strong work ethic. Paul believed in hard work, leading by example and doing the right thing in business and in his personal life. This loss will be felt for many years to come among his family, friends and colleagues.
Friends and Family are invited to visit the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa on Sunday, October 24th, 2021 from 2 to 4:00pm and from 7 to 9:00pm.
A Funeral Mass will be held at Annunciation of The Lord in Ottawa, 2414 Ogilvie Road, Ottawa, Monday, October 25th, 2021 at 11:00am. Reception to follow in the church hall. Burial will at the Beechwood Cemetery at 2PM. Due to Covid Restrictions, we politely request that only invited guests be present at the mass and the reception.
We kindly ask that family and friends who are not fully vaccinated share their condolences and sympathy through Paul’s digital guestbook, as well, those who cannot attend the Funeral Mass in person, a live stream link of the Mass can be found at www.beechwoodottawa.ca.
In Memoriam donations may also be made to The Ottawa Hospital Foundation as this was Paul’s charity of choice.
Digital Guestbook
Cecile Flynn
Gilles Cousineau et famille
Nous ajoutons... Nos plus sincères condoléances à toute la famille Dillon.
Floyd Cunning Business Manager Local 47
My Deepest Condolences to the Dillon Family,
Paul's legacy lives on in all he knew and touched in his ife. He was truly an outstanding Gentleman. I will truly miss his kind smile, wise advise and wisdom.
I personally thank you Paul for all you have done for the many members of SMWIA Local 47 in providing safe, prolonged, meaningful, and fair working conditions. Your dedication and time as a trusttee to our Training Program, Pension and Health and Welfare Programs insured we all have brite future with the path you have helped shape in providing skilled tradesman in our trade, benefits to live in dignity and pension in our retirements. You truly did put peopled first! Thank you for these contributions and many more.
Rest in piece Brother and God bless.
Chris Antoine
Sincere condolences to Danny and to the Dillon family.
Mario Thibault and Isabelle Bossé
Nos prières et nos pensées vous accompagnent en ces moments difficiles. Paul traitait chacun et chacune comme l'un des siens et sa générosité de coeur n'avait d'égal que sa passion pour le métier. It's been an honor and a privilege to have known such a great man. Long live his legacy!
Jeff Tremblay
My deepest condolences Danny and family.
Frits Bosman
Our condolences to Danny and the family, Paul was a wonderful person to work with on projects and also to work for.
Andrew Douma
Paul has left a lasting legacy and will be missed. Our condolences to the Dillon and Dilfo families.
Stan Millross
I am saddened to hear of the passing of a gentleman, an individual that I have always had respect for. I will look back with fondness at the conversations we have had.
Richard Moore
My sincere condolences to Danny and the Dilfo family. I met Paul at the Communication Research Centre in 1979 when he was working for Seguin. Over the years it was always a pleasure to meet or do business with him. Paul was an honorable and caring man. R.I.P.
Condolences to all Paul’s family. Paul was my second cousin and I knew him during his early years and he was a great worker at an early age, helping on his grandfather's farm. I always enjoyed our chats at the Dillon reunion and he will be missed by all that knew him. RIP Paul.