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Paul Quilty
June 25, 1925 - October 4, 2015
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<div itemprop="description">At home, suddenly, cushioned by his favourite chair, on Sunday October 4th 2015, in his 91st year. Born in Collingwood, June 25th 1925, to John Joseph Quilty and Grace Mary Hanley. At age 10, during the Great Depression, his family moved to Midland, east side of town. After high school he apprenticed as an electrician at Midland Ship Yards then installed lines for Barber &amp; Haskill throughout the area. Began his studies, St. Michael&rsquo;s College (University of Toronto), age 27, graduating with a degree in History and Geography, followed by a Bachelor of Education. Taught high school at St. Mike&rsquo;s College School (1956-57), St. Charles College in Sudbury (1958-59), MPDHS (1960-65), and Penetanguishene Secondary School (1966-90). A tough but fair marker he filled the classroom with energy and sense of sublime knowledge. He inspired many students, not only with daily challenges but on &ldquo;field trips&rdquo; to Europe during March Break. He was awarded The Big Wheel. He played on and coached high school / community teams in baseball, hockey, and basketball, was well-known as &ldquo;Scooter&rdquo; on the diamonds of Simcoe County. During the 60s, 70s, and 80s he was Chairman of the Midland Parks Board, Midland PUC, and member of the Huronia District Hospital Board. He was a long-time director for the Ontario Golf Association, President of the Midland Golf and Country Club, and always active in St. Margaret&rsquo;s Parish. He made great soups. Upon retirement he and his wife continued their intrepid ways in Wrzesnia (Poland), becoming the first volunteer Canadian English teachers in that country after the end of communist rule. Further travels brought many adventures with family and friends; the last, in February of this year, an uproarious trip to Nashville to see some NHL hockey and honky tonks. Ever youthful, he almost got asked for ID at the arena bar. <br /> <br />He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 54 years, Mary Jo (Hargadon), his sister Anne D&rsquo;Orazio, children John (Veronica), Mary-Pat (Dave), Peter, Owen (Maureen), Michael, grandchildren Patrick, Laura, Matthew, Frances, Paul, Eamon, Caitlin, Robert and Anna, along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Predeceased by his parents and siblings William, Marg McInnis (Gerry), John (Sybil), Mary Arbour (Cecil) and Michael. <br /> <br />In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, or another charity that supports the poor. <br /></div>