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The family announces with sorrow his peaceful passing on Monday, November 13, 2023 in the Palliative Care Unit of the Brantford General Hospital at the age of 90 years. Loving husband of the late Katy Baleck. Dear father of Barbara Reid (late Jerry), Beverly Fennema (late John) and Michael Baleck. Cherished grandfather of Joshua Reid (Jenn), Mitchell Reid (Valerie) and Benjamin Reid (Julia), Jay Fennema(Lauren) and Christopher Baleck( Devon) and great-grandfather of Elliott, Spencer, Brynleigh, Malina and Jerome Reid; Bennett Baleck and Sloane Fennema. Also survived by his sisters-in-law Frances Rinaldi (late Rinaldo) and Edith Baleck (late Mitchell), his nieces Cathy Baleck (Mike), Karen Maxwell(Neil), Christine Deiulis (Mike) and his nephew John (Liz) Baleck. Predeceased by his parents Murdock and Anastesia (both Eastern European Immigrants who settled in Porcupine Camp in 1922) and by his brothers William and Mitchell Baleck. Paul was born and raised in Timmins. He was well known in the Porcupine Camp as a talented, proficient athlete in both baseball and hockey. In 1953, Paul and the best area hockey players on the Timmins-Porcupine Combines made it all the way to the Memorial Cup Playdowns in North Sydney, NS, a proud achievement of Paul's. A few months later, Paul and the love of his life, Catherine "Katy" Strazisar were married. Following his graduation from High School, Paul began his lifelong career in Mining and developed an expertise in underground ventilation systems. Paul was recognized for his fifty years of contribution to the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) in 2013. His many contributions included published articles in the Association's Professional publication. Paul worked in many mining communities over the years from Timmins, to Mattagami PQ, back to Timmins and finally, Holtyre, ON. On July 27, 2023, Paul and his family gathered in Brantford (his home since the onset of the Pandemic with his daughter Beverly) to celebrate his 90th birthday. There were many, many stories shared of a life well lived. Cremation has taken place and interment will be held in Timmins at a later date. Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Canadian Diabetic Association, Alzheimer's Society, Timmins Food Bank or a charity of your choice in Paul's memory would be appreciated by the family. To make online donations or condolences, please visit www.mironwilson.com