Paul Sorel
1951 – 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Paul Sorel, from cancer. Son of Leonard and Margaret Sorel (pre-deceased), Paul is survived by his loving daughters Kerri and Kimberley, siblings Gerry (Mary Lynn), Jane (Irene), Don (Lori), Joan, and nephew Bill (Alethea), nieces Julie (Senad), Leanne (Kyle) and a great niece and great nephews.

After graduating from high school, Paul attended police college in Aylmer, Ontario and Police Foundations at Humber College in Toronto. Policing became his life’s work, retiring as a superintendent with York Regional Police after 35 years of service in law enforcement. Paul was happiest in the bush, whether it was chopping wood or riding on one of his seasonal recreational vehicles or spending time with family and friends at his home in Magnetawan, and more recently, in Parry Sound. He had a wood-working and carpentry business which kept him busy in retirement. If there was an occasion where a customer could not afford to pay for a load of wood to heat their home, Paul still filled the order. He was kind-hearted and was always willing to help someone in need.

Paul enjoyed many good times over the years with long-time friends who were a tremendous support to Paul with his failing health. The family is very grateful to them, especially Paul’s police buddies, Randy, Kevin and Dave. Heartfelt thanks go out to extended family members and neighbours who were a comfort to Paul with visits and meal deliveries during his illness.

Deepest gratitude to the teams of health care workers who took such good care of Paul: the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre in Barrie; Pam Anderson, the Care Coordinator and her team at Home and Community Care Supports Northeast along with the home care nurses at Care Partners, especially Monica Harrison-Waefler; the Assisted Living Program at The Friends in Parry Sound; the Palliative Care team at the West Parry Sound Health Centre; the Rugged Shores Family Health Team; the Nephrology Unit at Health Sciences North in Sudbury as well as the kind staff at Lane’s Pharmacy in Parry Sound. It took a village to care for Paul.

A celebration of Paul’s life will take place at the Capreol Royal Canadian Legion on Saturday, August 10th from 2:00 – 5:00 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society, Wheels of Hope program or the West Parry Sound Health Centre Auxiliary.

We will miss Paul.