Paul Joseph Kenny

Born in Halifax, NS on October 8th, 1966 and raised in Bridgewater, NS, he was the beloved son of Bertha “Bert” (McQuaid) Kenny and the late James (Jim) Kenny.

Paul will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his wife, Lana (Gallant) Kenny and children Dylan, Emily and Anna. He is also survived by his mom, “Bert”, brother Jimmie (Evelyn), sister, Lynn Brown (Rob), sister/ brother-in-law, Lynn and Alain Blackburn. Paul cultivated very special and lasting relationships with everyone he loved, but especially his nephews, Tim, Connor and Joe, and his nieces, Therese, Aarika and Shannon, as well as his many uncles, aunts and cousins and his family out West.

Paul was predeceased by his father, Jim, sister-in-law, Paula Gallant as well as many other loved family members.

Paul was the love of Lana’s life for almost 25 years; her best friend; her calm in any storm; her confidant; her rock; her life. Their love and respect for each other was admired by all who knew them as they truly were in harmony on every front and an absolute pleasure to be with. Paul was the most protective, affectionate and patient dad, and a dedicated teacher and exemplary role model to his wonderful children. His sense of humor, kind soul and gentle mannerism has been instilled in each of them and they will forever remember him as the “World’s Greatest Dad.”

Paul’s career in the IT sector provided him with the opportunity to work for various companies over the last twenty years. He not only took great pride in his work and contributions but, most importantly, he met many wonderful people who became lifelong friends. As many have said over the years, “Paul was just that guy … the guy you felt like you knew your whole life.”

He had a great passion and respect for music and was a fan to many of the great artists including Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan and John Prine. He would often pick up his guitar in the quiet of his home and strum a tune. As babies, his children had the great blessing of his music at bedtime which will forever be imprinted in their hearts. He loved animals, especially his last dog Kaylee who he taught to sing along as he strummed the guitar. He was known to feed every stray animal who dropped by for a visit and threatened to adopt every single one. If Paul could choose anywhere to go in the world, it would always be his family cottage in PEI. It was his “happy place” where he would enjoy his morning coffee on the beach at sunrise or his glass of rum at sunset trying to capture that perfect picture of the beauty he was so inspired by and appreciative of.

Paul’s life was enriched by the large circle of friends he had in his life. Whether it was sharing a glass of rum over some stories in his gazebo he was so proud of building, going on golf trips, playing a game of cards or socializing as a couple with the many friends he and Lana both shared. Every person Paul met became a friend.

Lana and family have embraced every message sent and want to acknowledge that they have a heart full of gratitude for all the love being extended.

Compassion, unconditional acceptance and love, a dry and quick sense of humor, kindness, empathy, gentleness and living each day to the fullest are the gifts Paul has left with us that we will forever treasure and always carry in our hearts.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to J. A Snow Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at a later date. To place an online condolence, please visit www. Jasnowfuneralhome.com Donations can be made to a charity of your choice.

And in the words of Bob Dylan:

Hey! Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me

I'm not sleepy and there is no place I'm going to

Hey! Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me

In the jingle jangle morning I'll come followin' you

Rest in peace Paul with the music, the sunsets and the love of your family and friends.