Paul J. Mullen
Died: December 12, 2020 | Place: London
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Mullen, Paul J………
After struggling with dementia for many years, Paul J. Mullen died on Saturday, December 12, 2020 in his 77th year. Proud father of Peggy Keeton (Steve) of Surprise AZ, Dave Mullen (Christie) of London, step-father of Kimberly Bonnet (Mark) of Ottawa and Cory Price (Lucas) of Toronto. Cherished grandfather to Brandon, Madison, Carson, Avery, Natalie, Denise and Payton. Dear brother of Jane Bernier and uncle to two nieces. Cherished friend of Ruth Woods and Ron McIntyre, John Donohue and David Todd. Paul will be missed by Lynne Mullen and many others. Paul started working at the A. Millard George Funeral Home in 1965 and became partners with Millard in 1971. He became the owner in 1993 after Millard’s death and retired in 2015 after over 50 years of service in the funeral industry. He was extremely proud of being a member of the Masonic Order. He was a Past Master of St. John’s Lodge No. 20 A.F. & A.M., member of the London Lodge of Perfection, a 33rd Degree Honourary Inspector General of the Supreme Council, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Canada, member of the Mocha Shrine and Past Grand Senior Deacon and Past Grand Senior Warden. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 from 6 – 9pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Please call the funeral home between 9am-5pm (519-433-5184) to reserve your spot for the visitation. As per the directive of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, a limited number of people can attend. All those attending the funeral home are required to wear masks and follow COVID-19 protocols. The PRIVATE funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 11am at the A. Millard George Funeral Home. Friends are invited to watch the funeral service live from the comfort of their homes, by visiting https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpfL6_cm3hysYQm6qoamdgQ?app=desktop. Interment in Kincardine Cemetery, Kincardine, Ontario. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, attention Donor Development, 1003 Decarie Boulevard, Montreal QC H4A 0A9 or Wesley-Knox United Church Memorial Fund, 91 Askin Street, London ON N6C 1E7. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
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Dave, Christie, Carson & Avery. We are so sad to hear of the passing of Paul yesterday and so sorry for your loss. It has been a long day of reflections of the 50+ years that we have been friends. There were a lot of fond memories whether at our wedding, at work or at conventions that we attended. We hope that you will find comfort in your own memories. He will missed and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
My condolences to all of Paul’s Family. Long time friend of Paul, including Caddy and Hazel. Take care. Bill
Dave, Christie, Avery and Carson
I have known your dad and grandpa for many years. He was the consummate funeral director remembered for his compassion and attention to every detail. He will be sorely missed. My sympathy to your family and Staff at AMG. May God be with you as you grieve, mourn and celebrate his life and love.
Dear Mullen Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Paul’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love and peace to you all.
Hugs,
Marque & Gregory
Our deepest condolences to all of the Mullen family. Paul’s years of dedication and service in the funeral profession as well as his committement to helping the families in his community will always be remembered.
Sincerely
Katherine Scimmi and the staff of McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home, Sarnia.
Another longtime Kincardine friend of Paul’s. A group of us walked to public and high school together in our youth. Many good memories of Paul. Condolences to his family.
My father was an 80’s master with Paul. When both my parents passed having Paul to comfort and lead us through our final goodbye was greatly appreciated. Always a friendly professional. We recently enjoyed our meetings at Knights games. He will be missed.
To Paul’s family,
Don and I have very fond memories of such fun times spent together with Paul at various OFSA and WOFSA conventions and meetings. We extend our sincere sympathy and hope your memories will help to ease the sadness you feel.
Don and Laurene Smith
Smith Funeral Home
Sarnia
Dear Mullen Family,
I am very saddened to hear of Paul’s death. I go back 50 years of knowing Paul. He was such a caring person and sure enjoyed having fun while not serving families. He was a true gentleman and I know he’ll be missed by your family and many others.
I wish you the best in your grief journey.
Warmest regards,
George Darte
I have many good memories of working with Paul when I was a student and was “lent out” by Donohue’s to A. Millard George. He always treated me kindly. Also, many good memories from our times at professional association gatherings.
To Paul’s family, I want you to know that our family is thinking of you all.
Kindest regards, Bill Denning and all the Denning family.
Our deepest condolences, from Scott & Laurie, Don & Laurene and all the staff at Smith Funeral Home, Sarnia
Our thoughts are with you David and your family. I’m sure all your wonderful memories of your dad will make this difficult time a little easier.
Paul was a good friend and a great funeral director. He was so kind to me years ago when I was sick. Memories are wonderful and Paul will always be remembered as a true friend.
Dear Dave and Family,
We where so sorry to read about Paul’s passing. He was a kind and gentle man who helped scores of people when they were at their lowest ebb with quiet words and a soft manner.
Paul served our families in those times and it was never forgotten.
All blessings to you and yours at this difficult time.
Rick and Joan
My heartfelt sympathies to all of Paul’s family on his passing. I know the past few years have not been easy, but a loss is undefinable in a few short lines. Paul’s contributions and support to his church, Wesley-Knox, over the years has been tremendous. My deepest sympathies Peggy and David to you and your families and to Ruth for the loss of your dear friend.
Dave, Christie and family, Ruth.
My sincere condolences on Paul’s passing. He was a dedicated professional and compassionate with so many families through the years. If not seeing him at Wesley-Knox, it was through many visitations and he always made time for a chat. May he Rest In Peace.
On behalf the Ontario Funeral Service Association, please accept my sincere condolences. Paul’s years of commitment to helping families will not be forgotten.
Our hearts are shattered and Our lives have been forever changed. We will always treasure the memories of Paul in our lives.
With all our love
Ron and Ruth
My most heartfelt sympathy on the loss of Paul Mullen. He was dedicated to his Church, his family, his community and his profession. He always treated family with the utmost respect. He always was welcoming to clergy and was ever so helpful.
Dear Lynne and family:
Please accept our sincerest condolences at this time.
Paul and I started our careers in funeral service together in 1965.
We enjoyed two trips to western Canada and one to Expo ‘67 in our younger days. A lot of fond memories. He will be truly missed
Dave please accept our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.
Our lives have been forever changed. Paul, the high spirit of your beliefs will live on in our hearts and you know you are never alone, we are always with you. LOVE Ron and Ruth
To paul’s family!! I’m sad to hear of paul’s passing. I apprenticed at amg starting in march of 1967. I have lot of memories, I lived with paul at the down under apartment at 60 ridout street south for about 3years. great horse racing fan(with the good old boys from kincardine),he loved my cooking and the odd cold beer!!! Memories last!! joe taylor
Dave and Peggy and family Please accept our condolences on the death of Paul. Terry and I have many fond memories of Paul and Lynn from OFSA conventions. Paul and I are graduates of the famous Canadian School of Embalming 1966/67. He loved hockey and the London Knights. We are making a donation to the Shriners. Tom & Terry flood
I was in hospitality industry for many years and was treated with 0 but kindness and respect by Mr. Mullen. Is greatly missed. Men of this caliber truely the exception.
Paul was a compassionate, caring and kind man. His quiet gentle nature allowed him to walk alongside the grieving as they honoured their loved ones. His spirit will remain alive in the hearts of his family, his coworkers and our community. May find memories ease your sorrow.
Our family has such great memories of Paul over more than 25 years, a wonderful warm and kind gentleman, and a fine funeral director. We have been reflecting on his great ability to tell a story/joke, how engaging he would be when asking how all the family were doing, and all those great sweaters! Where did he ever accumulate such great sweaters! We are so grateful to have know him, and wish all his family Godspeed on your journey of loss and grief.
I have many fond memories of Paul from my days in London. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
What a delightful fellow was Paul, whom I always enjoyed time with over the years at NSM meetings. He as even-keeled, thoughtful and affable. God bless you, his family, as you mourn his death while giving thanks for his life. Rest in peace, good man Paul Mullen
Our condolences to friends and family of Paul. We had the opportunity to see each other often in past years, usually at OFSA meetings. Always a gentleman. He enjoyed being with others in our profession.
Having grown up in the funeral business, I knew Paul before I became a minister and always held him in high respect. Working with him, I saw his professionalism and thought him to be a very good ambassador for his profession. He was a good man and friend. I offer my prayers and thoughts to his family at this time. God bless, David.
Paul was such a great guy. I remember returning from the convention in St. John years ago and his carry on was a large box of fresh lobster that he guarded with his life. He’ll be missed
Remembering all the happy times Paul, Howard and I shared through the years. Paul was a kind and gentle friend. He will be sorely missed.
I have so many fond memories of Paul from our days at NSM and Selected Independent Funeral Homes. He was always so kind and helped me out several times when going through some tough times in life. He was kind and generous and a true gentleman and shall not be forgotten. My deepest sympathies to his entire family
Hello David,
I was so sorry to hear that your dad had passed away. My sincere condolences to you David and all of your family. Your dad was a consonant funeral director, always eager to help anyone. He earned the respect of so many clergy and colleagues in the funeral industry, not to mention his many many friends. Your dad worked so hard in his business and throughout the Masonic Order. It was easy to see that he had two homes away from home. I know fully well that your dad served every family as if they were part of his family. Now David it’s up to you to carry on the Legacy that your dad built with the A. Millard George Funeral Home. I think he has taught you well David.
If you would like any help with the visitation on Wednesday evening or in any other capacity David, please call me.
Mike Stevenson and Rhonda McWade
McFarlane & Roberts Funeral Home
We were so sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. He was always so kind and considerate of others. We have many fond memories of good times spent with Paul.
Our sincerest condolences to Paul’s family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Wendy and Grant McCumber
Dear Dave and family; I was so shocked to read about your Dad’s death. He was always so supportive especially to Anne’s family. That will never be forgotten. I will be praying for you at this sad time. You were kind to me when Anne died and that will also always be remembered. May God strengthen you especially over the coming days and months.
In His Love, Brian
We were saddened to hear of Paul’s passing. He was always inclusive to others and was known for his kindness and generosity. He will be missed by many.
Deb and Steve Jones
We will miss Paul Greatly at the Church of the Epiphany. He was a perfect gentleman, conscientious, caring and he did so much to help so many suffering grief. The Jason Blaine song “They Don’t Make ‘Em Like That Anymore'” comes to mind thinking of Paul. We are holding all of Paul’s Family and Freinds in our hearts and prayers these days.
Dave and Family,
Please accept our deepest condolences. We are wishing you peace, comfort and happy memories during this time.
Haley and Mark Linklater
I had done many funeral services with Paul early in my ministry. I moved away for 15 years then returned to London. I was having lunch at the Bungalow with a colleague and Paul stopped to speak with us and remembered who I was, telling me it was so good to see me again. We chatted, I said it was good to see him, and he left. When we had finished our meal and asked for the check we were told Paul had paid for it. (That was about 12 years ago)He was a kind, generous man. Am sad to know he struggled with dementia…for him and those who loved him…blessings.
Dave, Christie and the extended Mullen family, It is with a sad heart that we write to you in this time of loss. Please accept our deepest condolences as the time to say farewell to Paul has sadly come. I will forever treasure the 40+ years of knowing him and most especially the 10+ years of working for him at AMG. I am forever grateful for those years as I consider them as part of my early foundations for not only work ethic and attention to detail, but also for how to treat people with compassion and empathy in their time of need. Paul will be missed so very much.
So sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. A friendly face we saw at church since we were kids. Dedicated to his calling in the funeral business and just a really nice man. Condolences to Dave, Peggy and families.
Susan, Jan and Julie Smith
To the entire family.
Our condolences to you all at this sad time. I had the pleasure of knowing Paul through Masonry. He tended to every detail when we required his expertise as a funeral director. He leaves quite a legacy and he will be missed.
Jim and Heather Sercombe
On behalf of the members of the Funeral Service Association of Canada I extend sincere condolences for the loss of a funeral service leader. A respected funeral director with a unique style that was admired by everyone that knew him. His mark on our profession will be remembered for years to come.
My condolences to Paul’s family at this very sad time. Holding you close in thought and prayer through the difficult days ahead.
I am so sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. I met Paul when I became a Mason, and always appreciated his friendly manner – he was a fine gentleman. Over the years I saw him at many Masonic funerals, and he was especially helpful when my mom passed away. I hope that happy memories and the love of family and friends help to support you during this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. We remember his friendly face as we entered church since we were kids. A really nice gentleman. Condolences to Dave and all the extended family/close friends.
Susan, Jan and Julie Smith
We have known Paul through both work and play, and look back on many memories of good times and miles travelled together. Condolences from Sue and I, Colin and Carolyn, and the staff of Haskett Funeral Homes. We are donating to Shriners Childrens Hospitals.
Dear Mullen Family,
My brother Bill and I always enjoyed the times we saw Paul. He was very dedicated to funeral service.
Please accept our sincere condolences.
Stephen & Bill
With our family’s ties to Millard George we always felt a loyalty to your Dad and respected his ongoing dignity of character. He guided us through the loss of our parents and was always a source of comfort when our paths crossed. David, you can take comfort in knowing that your Dad’s legacy continues through you as our family experienced firsthand in 2010…
I worked with Paul as a part timer at the funeral home. I admired has commitment to the people that he served at their time of grief and his knowledge of the funeral industry which he shared with all the staff at AMG. Dave and Christie, I’m so sorry for your loss.
Paul was an amazing man and a wonderful father-in-law. He was one of the kindest men I have ever met. I am lucky to have had the opportunity to know him. He will me terribly missed by all.
Paul was such an exemplary human being..so kind and respectful to all. He certainly couldn’t have chosen a better profession, and he helped many people through their darkest days. When you lose a friend of over 50 years, so many memories come flooding back. I pray he has found his peace and that his family find theirs.
Dave, Christie, Carson and Avery,
We are so very sorry for your loss and please know that we are thinking of all of you right now. Sending our love!
Dear Dave, Christie, Carson and Avery. Sorry to hear of the passing of your father and grandfather. Your family has been thorugh a tough couple of years. Like the other loved ones you lost, Paul will live on in the hearts and memories of everyone he touched. Sending prayers and love to all of you.
Sending our deepest sympathies to Peggy, Dave and Families in the loss of your Dad, Paul. Paul was a very good friend to my Mom and Dad, Andy and Mary Anderson . When Andy’ passed away January 2016, Paul was right there supporting us at this difficult time. Paul was quiet and easy to talk to and we know that he will be missed by everyone who knew him. May you Rest In Peace Paul, until we meet again.
To the Mullen Family
Our sincerest apologies to you on the loss of Paul. He was a dedicated funeral director and was respected by his colleagues. I will always remember our time spent together at our funeral director conferences and at the London Knight games. He always had time to speak no matter how busy he was or who he was with.
May his memory be eternal!
Dave Pizzey & all the staff of the Logan Funeral Home & Evans Funeral Home
I was saddened to hear of Paul’s passing. After my retirement from another field, I worked with Paul on a part-time basis for five years. I quickly came to respect and admire his business and personal skills. He was the consummate funeral director who always demanded perfection from himself and his staff. He put each family’s needs as the top priority each and every time. I witnessed one day when he heard that a family’s expectation had been different from what they had experienced, he immediately dropped everything and drove to the family’s house and made arrangements, face to face, to make it right. His own flawless attention to detail was expected from all his staff. It was a high bar to meet. The funeral profession has lost a truly great example of commitment and dedication to every facet of the funeral business. I am so glad that I had the great fortune to have worked with him.
Brian Felker
Our condolences to Paul’s family.
I recall many facets of Paul’s life having the pleasure of being a neighbour in the early years. Then in later years involvement in social, professional and charitable activities. Paul always was a very giving person.
Barry Scott
To the family
A Beautiful service so well done!
Paul was an 80 master with my late husband and was so kind to me when I lost Mackenzie.
My sincere sympathy!
Elva Tilden
Since I was unable to attend either the visitation or the funeral, I want to thank you for providing the service on YouTube for those of us at home to view. It was a lovely tribute to your dad and all that he represented. Loving thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Dear Dave and Family, I was shocked to see that your father has died. My heartfelt prayers and love are yours at this most tender time. May the Comfort of God bring you peace.
To the family
A beautiful service so well done!
Paul was an 1980 master with my late husband and was so kind at the time of my loss!
My sincere sympathy
Paul was a true gentleman and always thoughtful of others. He would often say, “We are all God’s children”. Paul will be missed dearly by all who knew him.
David & Family and Lynne & family – please accept our sincere condolences. May you find some small comfort as you grieve knowing many, many others share your grief. Paul was a true Friend of our Family and we have many fond memories to cherish of our fun & sad times together. Rest in Peace Paul. Love Shirley, Ross & family.
Bill & I would like to send our sincere sympathy to everyone. We are longtime friends from Kincardine. Paul will be missed by many people.
Dear Dave, Christie and family,
My condolences to you all for the loss of Paul. He truly was a remarkable man. I have such fond memories of working at the funeral home years ago and I still often talk about my time there. The experience I gained and learning from Paul and Dave truly has made me the funeral director I am today. I will always be grateful for him for that.
Sincerely,
Christine
Dave and family, on behalf of the London Memorial Pallbearers, I am so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. We always knew that he had the funerals at which we were the bearers well organized. He was truly a gentleman. Carl
While I had not seen Paul in recent years, I have many memories of working with him to support families as they grieved their loved ones. He was always so helpful, knowledgeable and a real pleasure to work with. Be assured of my prayers for Paul’s family.
Deepest most heartfelt condolences to the family!! Paul was my step mother Jane’s broher. He was a very good, kind, considerate man Our family had nothing but the most upmost respect for him! We had a few really indeapth conversations & he was there for me when my father passed. Pray you find comfort in your cherished memories!
Heather & Bernier Family
I just wish to express my sincere condolences on the loss of Paul. He had a special place in my life because of our connection in funeral service as well as the Masonic Order. I enjoyed our many connections at conventions and will continue to remember them fondly. His loss will be felt by many and I count myself as one of them. May God bless all of you during these days.
Farewell, “Mouse”. It was good to know you. -Jim and D.Ann Hartley
Paul was the son that my father never had. He and my father at times had different ideas but they always respected each other. I am truly sorry that Paul passed away but I am glad that the Funeral Home is still a family business.
Out of respect for Paul I wish to say that I considered him a friend.
I got to know him through Selected [ NSM ] and found him to be
kind, quiet and a contributor. Once we had a meeting in London
and he proudly and graciously hosted us at his Temple.
But I will always remember doing me a favour for my daughter
when she was accepted at Western. Without any hesitation he
stepped up to the plate. I will always be grateful to him.
What a horrible situation for he and his family to experience
his medical condition. We never know what’s going to be handed
to us.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to express my thoughts.
Bruce Humphrey, Toronto