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DELAHUNT, Paul Kenneth

Lover of cats, teddy bears and eavesdropping, died far too soon on Thursday June 1, 2023. He was the first-born child of Dr. Austin and Kay (Noonan) Delahunt. Paul’s birthday was the 29th of June 1953, so this upcoming birthday would have been his 70th. He was so pumped for the celebrations! It was a life that almost wasn’t. His entry to the world was a complicated one, and the fact that he survived, never mind learned to walk and talk, was quite extraordinary. But he went on to build a life that brought joy, love and so much laughter to everyone he met. Paul had an almost forty-year career at the library of Mount St. Vincent University. His family often marveled at how this was even possible, given that it was, after all, a library. But Paul was not quiet. He loudly told stories, asked constant questions, and reported on politics, traffic and the weather. Attempts to shush him had the opposite effect. His long-suffering co-workers have a place in our hearts. Paul certainly had his quirks, but they were endearing to those who loved him. He never met a Garden Gnome he didn’t like. He was overly fond of wearing sweaters, regardless of the season; observing and loudly commenting on strangers, never worrying that they might overhear. Not one to turn down a rum and coke. Or a cookie. Or hold back on a satisfying sneeze. Paul leaves behind his enviable collection of teddy bears, as well as his sister, Susan (Paul Wigginton) of Calgary; his brother, David (Nancy) Delahunt of Halifax, as well as his doted-on niece and nephews, Jane Delahunt and Kevin Delahunt of Halifax, Marc (Caitlin Childs) Wigginton of Stellarton and Michael Wigginton of Gatineau. He was a happy fellow, and we will miss him dearly. The service will be held Monday, June 5th, at 10 a.m., at the J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Dr., Halifax. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to any charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at: www.jasnowfuneralhome.com

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