Paul Francis O'Neill, 88, died peacefully October 27, 2024 in Barrie, Ontario. Paul was born January 22, 1936 in Toronto, Ontario to Mary Anna (nee Maloney) and Emmett James O'Neill. Beloved husband to Linda Lee Little. Father to Kevin (predeceased), Seana O'Neill and Megan O'Neill (Kevin Richter). Step-father to Julie Little and Jennifer Little (Keith Giesbrecht).
Grandfather/Poppa to Jaiden and Jackson Valentine, Sara and Tommy Richter, Mack and Josie Giesbrecht.
Survived by sister Joan Murray. Predeceased by siblings Tom (Windy) O'Neill, Barbara Feola, Marianne Purves, Rita Tipping, Terry O'Neill, Maureen O'Neill and brother in-law Ernest Murray and Wayne Lee. Survived by in-laws Susan Oliver (Bill) and Bev Kruschenske. Beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Paul graduated Osgoode Hall Law School, Class of 1960. In addition to practicing law with brothers Tom and Terry, Paul was a restaurateur, amateur chef, hockey fan and animated story teller. Paul's kindness and generosity will always be remembered. He will be greatly missed and forever loved.
A private family mass was held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Paul is interred at St Patrick’s Cemetery, Phelpston, Ontario.
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