Obituary of Paul Kalinski

It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Paul Kalinski, surrounded by his family, on November 26, 2019, at his home in Quesnel, BC. after succumbing to a lengthy battle with prostate cancer.

        Paul is survived by:  his wife of 56 years, Maxine Kalinski; Mother-in-law, Helen Williams, Quesnel, BC; son Gregory Kalinski, Dawson Creek, BC; daughter Teresa (Brad) Howes, Calgary, AB.

        Paul is also survived by Grandson Tanner Kalinski, Dawson Creek, BC; granddaughter Ashleigh (Kenn) Gregory, Edmonton, AB, and Great- granddaughter Emily Gregory, Edmonton, AB.

        Also survived by brothers, Stefan, John, Nick and Edward Kalinski all of Bonnyville, AB.

        Predeceased by parents Moses and Matruna Kalinski, and brother Alexander Kalinsky.

        Paul was born at home in Iron River, Alberta.  Educated in rural one room schoolhouses. 

He attended Vermilion Agricultural College (now Lakeland College, AB) and gained his Red Seal certification for millwright in Quesnel.

        Paul and Maxine were married in Lacombe, Alberta.  Moved to Quesnel, BC in 1978 where Paul was employed in a sawmill (CanFor) until retiring in 2003.

        Funeral service will be held at Quesnel’s Northstar Baptist Church on Friday, November 29^th, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. with refreshments to follow.

The family is requesting no flowers at this time.