Paul Francis Seymour
January 24, 1913 — August 5, 2014
Paul Francis Seymour, Age 101, born January 24, 1913, passed away peacefully with his family at his side at home Tuesday, August 5, 2014.
Beloved father of four loving children: daughter, Pauline (Joe) Mikuska and sons: Robert (Ann Brinkman), Alphe (Pat Hines), and Arthur (Maryann Williams) Seymour; Loving grandfather of seven grandchildren; and great-grandfather of eighteen great-grandchildren. Several dear brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.
HE SHALL BE MISSED BY ALL!
Preceded in death by his loving parents, Alphe and Alma (nee Pilon) Seymour; loving wife, Cecile (nee Lemrise); sister, Clare (Mitch) Wnek; and brothers, Louis (Dorothy) and Adrian (Gertrude / Lorraine) Seymour.
Paul was a man of great faith and was dedicated to family. As a young man he began his career as a Salada Tea Salesman. He later became a self-employed building contractor. In retirement, Paul was a creative craftsman and inventor.
The family extends a heartfelt thank you to Cecile Bourguignon, dedicated nurse and cousin, for her loving advice and care for Paul over the years.
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, DONATIONS MAY BE MADE IN PAUL'S NAME FOR THE AFRICAN ORPHANAGE BEGUN BY HIS WIFE, CECILE
(c/o Pauline Mikuska, 244 Stephen Lane, Joliet, IL 60431).
A Celebration of Paul's life will begin on Friday, August 15, 2014 with a visitation from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Rd, Joliet, 60435. Visitation will also be on Saturday, August 16, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel then driving in procession to Holy Family Catholic Church, 600 Brookforest Ave., Shorewood, IL (RT. 59) for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Fr. Jim Lennon officiating. Interment will follow at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Cemetery (chapel) in Joliet.