Paul Emil Langlois
February 26th, 2015
In typical farmer fashion our beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend, Paul Langlois, formerly of Bethune, SK, left this world with all his work finished on Thursday, February 26, 2015 peacefully at his home in Wascana Rehabilitation Centre, Veterans’ Ward at the age of 93 years.
Predeceased and anxiously waiting to greet him are his wife Margaret (Cookson), daughter Doreen, mother and father Clairina and Gideon. Paul was the last surviving member of his family of 15 siblings; brothers Maurice (Germaine), Valere “Bert” (Margaret), Armand “Bill”, Raymond, Lionel “Nick” (Columbe), and Laurent “Lawrence”; eight sisters Eva, Alice, Irene (Owen Dubey), Rose (Romeo Tourigny), Theresa (Floyd Werner), Cecile (Ken Kraushaar), Marie (Stan Zaba), Rita and dear family friend Betty Colven.
Paul is survived by his loving family; son Bill (Faye) Langlois and their children Chad (Lisa), Blair (Stacey), Aaron (Tamara), Nathan (Tara), and Aimee (Mike) Anderson; daughter Velma (Dave) and Velma’s son Clint Szatkowski; daughter Tracey (Wade McGillivray) and their children Kira (Moore), Reis, Brea, and Tyla. He was also blessed with 15 great grandchildren. He is further survived by one brother-in-law John Winter (Rita) and four sisters-in-law Margaret (Armand), Evette (Laurent), Lise (Raymond) and Ferne Langlois.
Paul was born on February 1, 1922 and was raised in Wolseley, Saskatchewan. Paul joined the Regina Rifles on February 1, 1940, his 18th birthday. He was deployed to the Philippines for two years, returned to Canada in 1945, and was discharged in 1947. Upon returning, Paul married the love of his life Margaret on February 5, 1945 and from there they built a family of their own.
Paul farmed near Bethune in the North Plain District for 58 years, moving to Regina in 2004. Paul moved into the Veterans’ Ward of Wascana Rehabilitation Centre in September, 2013. He was very active in the Wascana Chapel and attended Mass every Sunday. He participated in activities at the craft shop which included building and painting birdhouses. He also enjoyed participating in Happy Hour, exercises, physical and music therapy, and other recreational activities that were provided.
Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in Resurrection Roman Catholic Church, 3155 Windsor Park Road, Regina, SK with Father Stephen Bill, Celebrant. Interment in Bethune Cemetery.
Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at the General Hospital (3F) and the staff at Wascana Veterans’ Ward for all their care and support for Paul and his family. We also wish to thank everyone for their love, kindness, prayers, and support during Paul’s illness and final days.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Paul’s memory to Wascana Rehabilitation Centre, Veterans’ Ward, Unit 3-6.
Messages:
We met Paul a few years ago when he was a good friend of my Mom, the Late Olive Dodds of Lumsden, in Mutchmor Lodge. We are so sorry for your Loss.
Dear Family I met Paul at Muchmore Lodge. I sat at the same table as him. WE had wonderful conversations. My Dad was Albert Thurm of Bethune. He was in the Regina Rifles as Paul was. Best wishes to Paul's family.
My sincere sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time .
Dear Bill, Velma, Tracey and families, Your Dad was always a man of such integrity, compassion, and truth. Despite the hardships and losses in his life, he always remained true to his values and high ideals. Throughout his life, he worked hard; he loved and protected his family intensely. He spoke so highly of all of you. From the time I was very young, I have always admired Uncle Paul. He was a humorous, kind, gentle, and thoughtful man: a true gentleman. My Mom loved him and was very proud that he was her brother. Now, they are all together again and, I am sure, they are having an amazing reunion! I know you all miss him very much. Take good care and know that he and all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you all for sharing this wonderful man with so many. With love, Rosemarie (Zaba), Francis, Riley Stewart
With Sympathy to Velma and family