We Remember
CLÉMENT, Paul Jean Armand
June 25, 1938 — March 23, 2026
Paul Jean Armand Clément passed away on March 23, 2026, at the age of 87. He was born on June 25, 1938, in St. Agathe MB, into a world that, quite literally, his family helped build. The church where he drew his first breath had been constructed by the hands of Diane’s father (his future father-in-law), a detail that feels less like coincidence and more like the opening line of a story that was always meant to be told.
With a keen interest in his French heritage and family tree, Paul learned that his ancestors, going back as far as the 700s in Europe, came from northwestern France to settle Quebec’s St. Lawrence River valley in the early 17th century and later moved west to Manitoba.
Paul was a man of considerable intellect, quiet depth, and methodical nature. He built a career with DuPont, Multipak and Vision Packaging prior to retiring in Kelowna, BC in 1993. Books were lifelong companions; philosophy and intellectual science fiction held a particular fascination, and he read with the voracious appetite of someone who genuinely believed the universe had more to offer than what was immediately visible.
He was the sort of person who thought carefully, spoke deliberately, and could be completely relied upon.
He met Diane on a blind date, and whatever forces arrange such things got it right. Together they travelled the world, accumulating not just memories but a shared fluency in life that sixty years alongside the same person can produce.
He made his own wine, kept a workshop where antiques were restored to something approaching their former dignity, and found genuine pleasure on the ski slopes and the golf course. Nature, in all its unhurried abundance, was never lost on him.
Paul was introverted by disposition but generous in practice; the kind of man who helped quietly, without fanfare.
He is lovingly survived by his wife of sixty years, Diane; his children Justin and Roxane; and his two grandsons, August and Mathias, who were very close to their beloved “pepère”. He will also be remembered by his siblings Claude, Marcel, Rheal “Ray”, and Jocelyne “Joey”. He was predeceased by his parents, Mathias and Marie-Marthe, and by his siblings Fernande “Fernie”, Rollande “Rolly”, Lucien “Louie”, and Damien “Danny”.
According to Paul’s wishes, immediate family will attend a private celebration of his life in Kelowna this summer.
Memorial Donations in memory of Paul may be sent to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada.
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To a long and dear friend .
Working with you at Mutipak was one of the highlights of my career.
We became close friends as years passed by.
You became my student in the process of making homemade Italian wine which I heard you mastered when you moved to BC.
I am honoured to have met you and happy that you were part of my life. You have inspired me!
The world will not be the same without you and I’m sure your family will miss you greatly. We will all miss you.
You will remain in our hearts forever.
God bless!
Dear Roxane and family,
What a lovely tribute to a man who by all accounts was a true intellect and a devoted husband and father. I’m sure he will be greatly missed by your family and all lucky enough to know him. Deep condolences as you celebrate his life and re-live so many wonderful memories.
Fiona Irvine
Sincères condoléances Tante Diane, Roxane, Justin et famille. Nous gardons de bons souvenirs d’Oncle Paul
Dear Roxane and Family,
What a heartfelt tribute to a man who was loved by and impacted so many. Thinking of you as you remember and celebrate his life, and hold onto the special moments you shared together.
Sincere condolences to Diane, Roxane , Justin and family
I am proud to have Paul as a business consultant and a friend. We started Vision Packaging from $0 sales and zero equipment, but in ten years, we became a factor in the industry. Paul will be greatly missed.
Dear Diane, Roxanne and Justin,
We are so sorry for your loss. We have such fond memories of Paul. We remember fondly our trips and visits together, especially in Italy. We remember Paul as the best host and joke teller. We know Ron and Paul are in heaven sharing jokes and illuminating heaven with laughter.
All our love from your lifelong friends The Griffiths -Huguette (Ron in heaven) Jimmy and Heidi
Hello Aunty Dianne, wishing you and family my condolence with love and gratitude. Knowing Uncle Paul will always be cherished by those who have crossed paths will always remember his beautiful smile was the man he was. Please let me know the date and address of his Life Celebration. In good thought and spirit.