In Memory of Paul Mollon
Paul died on Thursday, July 30, 2026 in his 86th year, on his own terms, surrounded by his family, after battling several debilitating illnesses over 14 years.
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Paul died on Thursday, July 30, 2026 in his 86th year, on his own terms, surrounded by his family, after battling several debilitating illnesses over 14 years.
Paul will be missed by his wife of 64 years, Anne, his daughters, Lise (Vesa), Christina, and Jennifer (Richard), and his grandchildren Emma, Lisa (Jeff) and Eric, he is also survived by his six nephews and their families, as well as his sister, Diane. He was pre-deceased by his parents Russell Cleveland Mollon and Genivieve (Bea) Mollon nee Sine, his sister Marlene and brothers-in-law Brian and Gerry.
Born and raised in Thornton’s Corners (Oshawa), Ontario, Paul grew up on a farm and attended a one room schoolhouse along with his sisters in the 1940s. After graduating high-school, he attended Radio College of Canada and eventually became a computer hardware technician, cutting his chops on vacuum tubes and magnetic tape reels. His early jobs included working underground (the hole) at the NORAD base in North Bay, Ontario, followed by years with Memorex, Itel and then as a client manager for Hitachi Data Systems. Late in his career, he and Anne moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado.
While Paul loved his work, he had many other passions. An inquisitive, curious and analytical thinker, he loved to read and this led him to his great avocation, politics. During the 1970s, Paul was a Founder of the Libertarian Party of Ontario and was its Leader for a number of years, including through 1977 provincial election cycle, when his daughters proudly watched him in a televised debate with other candidates. Together he and Anne were instrumental in managing the party for years, meeting many people who became lifelong friends, transcending politics.
Sports was always a passion and Paul was a small but mighty hockey player for years, including in the Metro Old Timers’ Hockey League in Toronto. He was known for his fierce tenacity and inability to put up with any shenanigans from his adversaries (gloves may have been dropped). An avid skier, he and Anne took many trips all over North America with their dear friends Ron and Linda.
Post-retirement, Paul and Anne moved to Owen Sound to join their daughters, Lise and Christina and grand-daughter, Emma. They became active members of the community, enjoying Saturdays at the Farmer’s Market, followed by breakfast at the Ginger Press. They also happily became the best babysitters ever and were always willing to help with pets and home improvement projects.
In recent years, Paul had not been well, but always kept his strength of character, wit, kindness and love of family and life. Even through the years when he was in near constant pain, he still managed several trips to both Europe to visit his daughter Jennifer and the West Coast to see his sister, Diane. Life was difficult, but good. The Leafs and the Blue Jays were a big help (mostly).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Paul’s memory to Brightshores Health System Owen Sound Foundation.
Private arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Family Funeral Home, 1 – 900 10th Street West, Owen Sound, 519-376-3710 with memorial online at www.brownfamilyfuneralhomes.com
Submitted by Brown Family Funeral Homes on behalf of the Mollon family