It is with great sadness, the family of Paul Elton McEwen, age 79, announces his death, at the Saint John Regional Hospital, on January 11, 2015, with loving family at his side. Paul was born on December 4, 1935 in Salt Springs, the eldest son of the late Elton and Winifred (Davidson) McEwen. Paul is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Leona (Tayes); son Richard (Veronica) McEwen of Salt Springs; daughters, Deborah (Darrel) Graham of Belleisle Creek and Susan (William) Sommers of Salt Springs; grandchildren: Danielle McEwen (Greg McClennon), Stuart Graham and Ashley and Nicholas Sommers; grandson-in-law Josh Muise; sister Myrna (Carl) Smith; brother James (Irene) McEwen; sister-in-law Cathy McEwen; foster brother Hallie Lohnes; aunts, Dorothy Humphrey and Phyllis Davidson; as well as several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Paul was predeceased by his infant son Bruce; infant grandson Matthew; granddaughter Andraya and brother Howard McEwen. In his early years he worked in the woods cutting pulp then at McKay’s Forest Products in Saint John after which he worked in construction with his father, then Queen Construction until he started his own construction business from which he retired in 1995. After his retirement he always kept himself busy with making maple syrup in the spring, building cabinets and furniture but his greatest enjoyment was going to the woods to cut hardwood and catching up with his grandchildren. He is resting at Sherwood’s Funeral Home and Life Tribute Centre (839-2156) 18 Scovil Road, Norton, with visitation on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 pm. The funeral service, conducted by Rev. Lawrence Earle will be held from Sherwood’s Chapel at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 14, 2015. Interment will take place in Ocean View Memorial Gardens. Donations in memory of Paul may be to the memorial of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family and donations may be made through www.SherwoodsFuneralHome.com