January 30, 1953 – December 1, 2025
Paul was born on January 30, 1953 to Shirley and James Golphy in Fort William Ontario (now Thunder Bay). Following his parents’ divorce he and his mom moved back to Saskatchewan. Shirley remarriedand two sisters Diane and Jane and two brother Russell and Curtis followed. His mom started fostering children and two of them, Johnny and Silas, became permanent brothers in the family.
From an early age Paul’s interests were electronics, motor bikes and flying. He moved to Davidson in the early 1970’s and worked briefly at Antoine’s then to a 49-year career at the Davidson Co op. Feb 2, 1980, he married Mary Lynne Low – his best friend and soul mate. They enjoyed many trips together on the motorbike whether heading out across Canada and the US or morning bike runs with friends for breakfast around the province. From daily walks, going for coffee or heading out on the bike, Paul and Aunt Mary Lynne were truly each other’s best friend, supporter and soul mate.
He obtained his pilot’s licence in 1985 and took to the skies in homebuilt gyrocopters or rebuilt homebuilts. Whether it was remote control airplanes or gyrocopters or homebuilt aircraft, he loved building as much as flying. Of course when drones became popular he obtained his licence to fly drones and enjoyed making videos.
Paul believed everything could be fixed and his knowledge and expertise will be missed by many who relied on him for advice. He had many interests and was always on the look out for new or different projects. Building his own cotton candy machine to carving and throwing boomerangs, target shooting and everything in between. This led to a wide variety of people who he called his friends.
His determination and ability to think outside the box served him well during his battle with ALS and was able to remain at home where he passed peacefully on Dec 1, 2025.
A Celebration of Life service was held at the Davidson Town Hall on December 11, 2025, with Pastor Dave Hesje officiating. Interment took place at the Davidson cemetery.
Our sincere thanks to the many friends for the prayers, visits, hugs, calls or texts over the last year. For those so wishing, memorial donations in memory of Paul may be directed to Arm River Wildlife, SOS Prairie Rescue, ALS Canada or a charity of your choice. Hanson’s Funeral Home of Davidson was in care of arrangements.
