At the Carleton Kirk Lodge, Saint John NB on November 23, 2012, Mr. Paul
Michael McAleenan, husband of the late Lois L. (Shaw) McAleenan of Saint
John NB. Born at Digdeguash NB on November 15, 1929, he was a son of the
late Herbert and Florence (Noonan) McAleenan. A loving father, brother and
uncle, Paul is survived by one daughter, Susan McAleenan of Norfolk VA, two
sisters; Geraldine McShane of Milltown NB and Pauline Curran of Old Ridge NB
and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Paul
was predeceased by brothers; James, John, Lawrence, Pat, Frank, Henry and
Leo and by his sisters; Louise McGarrigle, Kathleen Holmes, Elizabeth
Thibodeau, Doris Murphy and Jean McAleenan.
Paul was a lifelong resident of Lancaster, Saint John. Prior to his
retirement, he was a mechanic by trade and partnered with Leandre Thibodeau
as owners of the Simms Corner Texaco for several years and finished his
career at Canadian Tire. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting,
fishing and picking berries.
Resting at the St. George Funeral Home & Crematorium (755-3533) 26 Portage
Street, St. George NB with visiting on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated from the St. George’s Roman Catholic
Church, St. George NB on Wednesday at 11:30 am followed by the interment at
the parish cemetery. In Paul’s memory, donations to the Canadian Cancer
Society or to the NB Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the
family.