Father Paul Joseph Abbass
With great sorrow we share the news of the passing of our beloved Paul in his 73rd yr. and 45th year of priesthood.
Paul was predeceased by his parents Louis (1999) and Jean (2011).
He is survived by his sister, Darlene Green (New Glasgow); sister, Louise Abbass (Moncton); nieces, Kerri, Brier, Courtney; and nephews, Gregory, Nicholas and their families as well as two aunts and several cousins.
Paul graduated from Sydney Academy, King’s College, Halifax, St. Paul’s Seminary, Ottawa and was proud to receive an honorary Doctorate of Laws from CBU.
Father Paul was ordained a priest in June of 1979. He served in many parishes throughout his ministry, was Director of Talbot House and ended with retirement as Vicar General for the Diocese of Antigonish. Father Paul engaged with community in a variety of ways including very many local and national boards like the Board of Prison Fellowship and Big Brothers, Big Sisters nationally. It didn’t matter to him how he supported, he just did. He was honoured to receive the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Medal as well as numerous other awards during his lifetime.
Paul’s journey with cancer was a long and arduous one which he faced with grace, humour, courage and an unwavering joy for life and living.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, Oct. 18 at 12 noon at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 112 North Foord St., Stellarton. Prior to the funeral, there will be visitation in the church from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the parish cemetery immediately following. The service will be recorded. A link is below.
Donations may be made in Father Paul’s memory to a charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow, NS.