Paul Blake Catling
July 6, 1977 - December 11, 2024
Funeral Details: A memorial service to celebrate Paul’s life will be held on December 21, 2024, at THE BARRIE COUNTRY CLUB. Visitation will take place from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, followed by the memorial service at 1:30 PM. Light refreshments to follow. As per the family’s wishes, they kindly ask that no uniforms be worn.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Paul Blake Catling on December 11, 2024, in Barrie, Ontario, at the age of 47. Paul was a devoted husband, loving father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and a friend to many. His passing leaves an irreplaceable void in the lives of all who knew him.
Paul was born on July 6, 1977, and was raised in a family that instilled in him the values of kindness, hard work, and empathy. He carried these values throughout his life, leaving a lasting impact on everyone he met. In his professional life, Paul wore many hats. He was a dedicated golf course superintendent, a courageous police officer, a skilled mortgage broker, and a responsible landlord. Regardless of the role, he was known for his ambition, intelligence, and unwavering commitment to doing his best. His colleagues and clients admired his dedication and integrity, and he always found ways to make those around him feel valued.
Outside of work, Paul was passionate about staying active and living life to the fullest. He loved attending sporting events, enjoying concerts, and traveling with his beloved wife, and creating countless cherished memories along the way with his two beautiful daughters. He had an incredible sense of humor and loved to play tricks on people, often keeping everyone on their toes with his quick wit and clever pranks. He had a special way of teasing his daughters, always keeping them laughing (and sometimes rolling their eyes!) with his relentless banter. His playful teasing was a reflection of his warm heart and his ability to make any moment feel a little lighter.
Above all, Paul was a kind and caring individual who always put the needs of others first. His empathetic nature, strong sense of fairness, and unwavering support for those he loved were hallmarks of his
character. He will be remembered for his intelligence, his big heart, and his ability to make others feel truly seen and valued.
Paul is mourned by his loving wife, Sheila, and their cherished children, Olivia(19) and Morgan(16), as well as his parents, Alan and Colleen Catling, his brother Mark Catling (Tracey), Mother in law Mary Brown, two sister in laws Deanna Fletcher (Andrew), Marilyn Purchase, nephews Aiden and Brock, niece Jenna and a wide circle of friends and extended family. His loss will be deeply felt by all who knew him, but his legacy of love, kindness, and hard work will continue to inspire us every day.
A memorial service to celebrate Paul’s life will be held on December 21, 2024, at The Barrie Country Club. Visitation will take place from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, followed by the memorial service at
1:30 PM. Light refreshments to follow.
As per the family’s wishes, they kindly ask that no uniforms be worn.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Canadian Mental Health
Association.
https://cmhastarttalking.ca/your-support-will-make-the-difference/
Paul’s memory will live on in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him. He was, and always will be, deeply loved.
Leah LATTIMER
Posted on: Saturday, December 14, 2024Sorry for the loss of Paul
He will always be remembered here for his kind hospitality and his presence playing basketball 🏀 in his driveway whenever he was home 🏡
We were lucky to have met him and grateful when we were visiting his parents place. My grandfather would always take us for a ride after supper to see if the boys were home 🏡 and to see 👀 the deer 🦌
Thank you to the catling family for helping guide our family whenever they could. I will always hold a place in my heart for such a visit ❤️
Todd Smith
Posted on: Sunday, December 15, 2024Our entire family sends you all our love and compassion. We know what a fabulous, kind, hard-working person Paul was. You have our unending support as you all move forward!
Debbie Smith
Posted on: Sunday, December 15, 2024Sending my condolences to everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with Paul’s family as they deal with this devastating loss. I will always remember Paul as such a hard worker and always there to help when needed. He will be missed by many. 🙏
Janet Pauls
Posted on: Sunday, December 15, 2024Allan, Colleen and Mark, Jack and I are so sorry to have heard of Paul’s passing, we have fond memories of Paul, Andrew and Mark together in their teenage years. Please know that you are in our thoughts and we hope that the cherished memories you have will bring you comfort in the difficult days ahead. Sincerely Jack and Janet Pauls
Don Langdon
Posted on: Sunday, December 15, 2024My family’s deepest condolences on your loss of Paul. I had the pleasure of crossing paths with him professionally! My prayers are with his love ones!
JIM SCHWAN
Posted on: Monday, December 16, 2024Sheila & girls, Donna & I are so sorry for your loss of Paul. We send our sincere condolences, unfortunately due to health I cannot attend the service but know that I am sending thoughts, prayers & big support hugs. God bless.
Mark and Rhea Lattimer Family
Posted on: Monday, December 16, 2024Catling Family – Deepest and sincerest sympathy with the loss of your loving Paul. All the amazing memories of such a loving husband/father/son/brother/uncle and nephew will live within everyones hearts forever. Love Uncle Mark, Aunt Rhea, Kurtis (Amanda) and Nicole (Fernando) Lattimer Family.
Pam Summers
Posted on: Monday, December 16, 2024Wife,kids, Allan,Colleen,Mark
I’m sorry for your loss, especially these hard times in life.
You you be deeply missed by many people.
Ted Costanzo
Posted on: Monday, December 16, 2024Catlin Family: My deepest condolences for the loss of Paul. You are in my thoughts. Hopefully the memory of his life will ease the pain that your family is going through at this time.
Bryan VAN DYKE
Posted on: Tuesday, December 17, 2024Sending my condolences to Paul’s wife and two daughters. My thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time.
Terri McCallum
Posted on: Wednesday, December 18, 2024My thoughts and prayers are with the Catling family. Paul was a kind and caring friend. He was a hard worker who believed in a job well done. He had a great sense of humor and always wore a smile. He will be missed.
Greg Stechyshyn
Posted on: Thursday, December 19, 2024It is often said that who you surround yourself in life is the truest reflection of your character as a person. As you all know, Paul could not ask for a more welcoming, warm, caring, loving amazing group of family and friends to surround himself with. From his parents who always welcomed everyone into their home and treated every visitor like family, to his brother who was always there to support Paul and shared many of Paul’s great traits (except he was a better basketball player/terrible volleyball player) to his absolutely amazing wife Shelia. I remember talking to Paul after he first met Shelia, and he knew after that first time he had found “the one”, and time has proven that so true. Together they created something special (twice) with the amazing girls they had, and that he was so proud of, and a family that many could only dream of.
Every single time I saw Paul there was always non- stop laughter, and he had a unique laugh that was just so contagious it always lit up the room and the mood of everyone who heard it. I never met anyone who knew Paul and did not consider him a friend.
While your loss has affected everyone so deeply, through your sacrifice you have brought everyone closer together, and sent yet another reminder that time is so precious and limited. You have made us all realize that we need to go out of our way to appreciate our friends and family a little more, hold them closer a little more, hug them a little more, tell them “I love you” a little more, and appreciate everything around us a little more.
You will be so missed, and while we sadly cannot change the fact you are no longer here, the impact you had on so many lives will never be forgotten. Your spirit will live on through your family, and through your friends, and you will always live in all of our hearts and with the laughter, fond memories, and stories we share with each other.
Rest in Peace buddy
P.s. we all know you are playing ball in heaven….try not to get too may technical fouls and get kicked out of the game before the rest of us can get up there and sub in for you.
Mary Lou (Lattimer) Jones & family
Posted on: Thursday, December 19, 2024So very sorry for your loss. Our prayers and condolences to you all at such a difficult time.
Rhonda Overland
Posted on: Friday, December 20, 2024Dear Al and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope all your memories of happy times will.help sustain you .
Sincerely
Rhonda
Olga, Roma and kids
Posted on: Friday, December 20, 2024Dear Catling Family,
We are deeply saddened to hear of Paul’s passing. As your next-door neighbors, we will always remember his energy, kindness, and the warmth he brought to everyone around him. Our hearts go out to you, and we are thinking of you all during this incredibly difficult time.
Please know that we are here for you, and we share in your grief.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Olga, Roma and the kids
Susan Hartung
Posted on: Friday, December 20, 2024Dear, Shelia, Olivia and Morgan,
We are so sorry to hear the news of Paul’s passing. He was truly such a nice guy. We often heard laughter in your driveway while he played basketball with the girls. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Praying strength over you during this very difficult time. Hugs to you all.
Love Mike, Sue and Summer Hartung
Lui Giordano
Posted on: Saturday, December 21, 2024Sheila, Olivia and Morgan, I am so very sorry for your loss. Paul was a passionate, kind and empathetic man.
We will miss him. Take care of yourselves.