Surrounded by his family at his home in Singhampton, went to be with his Lord and Saviour, on Monday, July 22, 2024 in his 80th year.

Beloved husband of over 60 years to Gail(nee McCutcheon). Loving father of Deborah(Henry) Molenhuis of Collingwood, Cecil(Carole) Hayes of Waterloo, late infant baby Charles and chosen daughter Carla(Jack) McNamara of Maxwell. Cherished grandfather of Jayna(Donovan) Robinson, Devin(Kristi) Molenhuis, Daniel(Rachel Costello-Hayes) Hayes, Jennifer Hayes and Lauren McNamara. Dear brother of Peggy(the late Wayne) Ferris of Feversham and Peter(Glenda) Hayes of Maxwell. Dear brother in-law of Claude(Louisa) McCutcheon of Dundalk and Jim(Jean Coward) McCutcheon of Sydenham. He will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Paul was born December 15, 1944 in Flesherton to the late Wm. Cecil and Shirley Hayes. He was an active member of Shrigley Evangelical Missionary Church and was known to all for his faithfulness and generosity, serving God and helping many neighbours and friends in any way he could. Paul and Gail were Dairy Farmers working together on the farm where Paul was born, near Maxwell.

The family will receive friends at Fawcett Funeral Cremation Reception, Flesherton on Wednesday, July 24 from 2-4 & 7-9pm. Funeral service from Gentle Shepherd Community Church, Eugenia, on Thursday, July 25 at 11am. Interment Maxwell Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Medical Ministry International or Crossroads Christian Communications will be greatly appreciated.