It is with sadness of heart that we announce the unexpected passing of our father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend Basil Broderick Paul who passed away at his residence in Windsor, Ontario on Saturday, March 12, 2022. Born to the late Roderick Marshall and Mary Margaret Cremo on June 7, 1966. Basil grew up with his large extended family in Eskasoni before moving to Ontario where he worked as a truck driver, and a very talented carpenter. Although he had lived away for the last 22 years he still kept close contact with his family in Eskasoni and his infectious laugh and outgoing personality will be missed. He was always the life of the party. Basil was also known for his stone carvings, which he shared with many. Basil's greatest blessings in life were his children, grandchildren and great grandsons.
Basil was predeceased by one son Basil Broderick Jr., his siblings Stephen Paul and Leonard, Peter and Daniel Marshall and Mary Ellen MacLean.
Basil is survived and will be missed by his daughters Tiffany Battiste (John), Khrishna Paul (Jeffrey) and Emma Semande, ON, and son Thomas J. Paul, and step son John Robert Doucette, grandchildren Acha, JD, Joslyn, Rekae and Sarah, great grandchildren Jude and Denzel as well as brothers Wilfred, Allister and Alfred, sisters Mildred Poulette, Elizabeth Doucette, Bridget Paul (Bobby) and Gloria Paul, his god child Mis’el Paul and special friend Cindy.
A visitation will take place at 365 Castle Bay Rd., Eskasoni starting at 7pm on Monday, March 21. Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Family Church, Eskasoni on Wednesday, March 23 at 10:30am with Fr. Antolin Asor officiating. Interment to follow in Holy Family Parish Cemetery.
