It is with heavy hearts that the family of Paul Douglas Swancar announce his untimely death on April 24th, 2018 at the age of sixty-one.
Paul was born April 17th, 1957 in Winnipeg, Manitoba and grew up with his family in Kenora, Ontario on Fourth Street North. He attended Beaver Brae High School and graduated from Forestry at Sir Sandford Fleming College in Lindsay, Ontario. Paul worked for the MNR fighting forest fires and grooming cross country ski trails for a few years before becoming a pilot.
Paul began flying in Red Lake, at Ontario Central Airlines. Upon starting a family he and Leslie returned to Kenora where Paul continued his aviation career with Walsten Air Service then finally, River Air. Over the years he attained both his private and commercial aviation licenses.
Paul’s career as a pilot took him on many adventures mostly throughout Northern Ontario, Manitoba and the Northwest Territories. In one notable adventure, he completed a thrilling trip with friends flying the Twin Otter to California. Through the miles and the years he forged many lifelong friendships. Paul felt very fortunate to make a living doing something that he loved. He was often referred to as one of the best bush pilots around; a master of his craft.
Paul’s greatest loves were his girls, his family, and the outdoors. He was extremely proud of his daughters, Raelle and Kaila. He loved to share stories of their annual summer trips to Eagle Lake Outpost and took great pride in teaching them about nature and fishing. Paul passed on to his girls his sense of humour, his quick wit, and his “exceptional” fishing skills. He reminded them often to be humble, patient, grateful, and kind.
Paul was the oldest of four siblings whom he loved sharing time with, climbing blueberry mountain and debating politics. He had great patience and would always have time to let his younger brother tag along or look out for his younger sisters. The camp at Black Sturgeon was his paradise and oasis like no other. There he enjoyed swimming, fishing, golfing; even cutting out his own range in the field. Paul found joy in spending an afternoon watching curling or the Masters with his Mom. He was extremely well read and could converse on almost any topic and had a brilliant logical mind.
Paul never really moved very fast, but he loved being active. He played football and hockey in high school. Later on, when he wasn’t down at the docks he could be found on the golf course. He kept himself fit by cross country skiing, curling, and getting out with his dogs. He also found great satisfaction in his daily walks by the river with Carol and delight in their many road trips and fishing adventures over the years.
Paul leaves to mourn his daughters Raelle Gagnon (Al) and Kaila Swancar (Riel Beauchemin); his beautiful granddaughters McKenna and Laikyn Gagnon, grandson Conner Beauchemin; brother Neal Swancar (Marcia Van Voorene), sisters Lou Swancar (Val Patterson), Laura Swancar (Ross Johnston); nieces Vanessa and Hayley Swancar, Charlotte Johnston; nephew Aidan Johnston; the mother of his daughters Leslie Scribilo (Jim); former partner Carol Kilpatrick; aunts Jean King, Marjorie McIver; cousins John King, Paul King, Alyson Driedger, Cathie Austen, Val Austen-Wiebe, Sheri Austen, Tracey Wasylak, Nancy Greenwood, Doug Greenwood and their families.
Predeceased by his parents David L. and M. Gwen Swancar; sister-in-law Lisa Swancar; grandparents Joseph and Mabel Swancar, Francis and Grace Austen; uncles Jeffrey Austen, Robert King; aunt Dorothy Greenwood; cousin Douglas Austen.
Heartfelt thanks to all who cared for Paul and reached out to him in so many ways throughout his journey. Paul’s easy going nature, good humour and kindness touched many throughout the chapters of his life. He was a one of a kind who will be truly missed. We are grateful that he is now at peace; we will remember and love him always.
Please join us to share stories and memories in a Celebration of Paul’s life on Saturday, May 5th, 2018 at 11:00 am (10:30 for those with the Swancar sense of timing) at Brown’s Funeral Home, 429 Second Street South with reception to follow at the Minis Hall, Super 8 Motel, 240 Lakeview Drive, Kenora, Ontario.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memoriam to the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada (Hanger T-2, 958 Ferry Road, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0Y8; www.royalaviationmuseum.com) or It’s a Dog’s Life, 807-467-DOGS; adogslife.cc.
Online condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralhomekenora.com
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