It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Albert Paul Hamoline, known as Paul. Paul leaves behind his wonderful son Heath and Heath's wife Cindi. Paul was very proud of his granddaughters Schezel, Amanda and Kayla and his great grandchildren Kayden, Bodhi, Hunter, Ember, Thomas and Mathew. He is also survived by siblings Yvonne (Lorne), Laurette, Maurice (MaryLou) David (Linda) and sister in law Frieda, nieces and nephews, Christa, Matthew, Nicole, Ben, Anthony, Christopher, Andrew, Paul, Lela, Nadine and Michelle. He is predeceased by his parents Albert and Gladys Hamoline and brother Perry.

Paul was accomplished in many things, right after highschool, Paul worked for United Grain Growers and then became a master at heavy duty mechanics, becoming the Mechanical Superintendent for the northern region of BC. Later he owned and operated a pop shop, second hand store, apartments in downtown Smithers, was a councilman for the Village of Telkwa, captained and cooked on charter boats and many other things. He loved having a huge shop to work in and helped many people to fix things.

Paul loved to take pictures, to listen to music, to search for historical treasures and walk out in nature.

Do Not Stand By My Grave and Weep

Do not stand at my grave and weep

I am not there. I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.

I am the diamond glints on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain.

I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning’s hush

I am the swift uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circled flight.

I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry;

I am not there. I did not die.

Mary Elizabeth Frye