Obituary of Paul Blair. Gorlick

Gorlick, Paul Blair. - On July 8, 2008, Paul Blair Gorlick passed away peacefully at Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, New Brunswick. Born in 1928 the son of the late James Gorlick and Helen Cogswell Gorlick, Paul was predeceased by his wife Phyllis, his sister Mary Nelson, brothers, Carl, Neil and William and step-sister, Genevieve Case. He is survived by his beloved companion, Jean Stairs; sons Alan from Toronto and Ian (Alison) from Ottawa. Paul is also survived by his brother Lawrence (Ruth) Gorlick of Fredericton and several nieces and nephews. Paul graduated from the University of New Brunswick and the Maritime School of Social Work, Dalhousie University where he received his Masters of Social Work degree. In the 1950’s, Paul embarked on a life long passion for the Canadian Arctic as one of the federal government community development officers located in the Mackenzie Valley, Eastern Arctic, Churchill (Manitoba) and Ottawa (Ontario). A keen historian he attended the North American Fur Trade Conferences, enjoyed political discussions, keeping in touch with the “old Northern hands”, cooking, fishing, canoeing and camping. Paul was a wonderful storyteller and left us with many fond memories. By Paul’s request there will be no funeral home visiting or service. Remembrances may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Arrangements are under the care of Brenan’s Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John, NB, (506-634-742). www.brenansfh.com