PAUL, Daniel Joseph- December 20, 1951 – July 9, 2017. It is with saddened hearts that we announce the death of a loving person, Daniel Joseph Paul "Dan J." of Waycobah First Nation. Born in St. Rita’s Hospital in Sydney, he was the adopted son of the late Peter and Margaret Bernard. His biological parents were the late Barbara Paul and Levi Googoo. Dan was employed with the Waycobah School as a Maintenance Supervisor from 1978 until his retirement in 2009. He enjoyed taking his grandson Sean to his hockey games, practices and tournaments. He was a Edmonton Oilers fan. Poppa loved spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. One of his favourite hobbies was playing crib with his buddy Uncle Rod, his little buddy "Muffin" who was a die hard Oilers fan. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Juanita (Toney) and their two sons, Daniel (Audrey), Eskasoni; Trevor (Tammy), Waycobah; their two daughters, Krystal, Raven (Daniel), both of Waycobah; 13 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews. Also surviving are his sisters, Annie Johnson (Leo), Eskasoni; Michelle Doucette, Potlotek; brothers, Galli Andrew Paul (Darlene), Potlotek; John Bourassa (Faye), Ottawa; Arthur Edward Campbell (Donna), Ottawa. He is also survived by special friend, Rod Phillips, Waycobah; as well as four godchildren, Jennifer Johnson, Justin Googoo, Logan Paul and Raven Paul. The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Roland Genge and the staff of the Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck. Visitation for Dan will start on Tuesday, July 18 after 4 p.m. in the family residence, 211 Reservation Road, Waycobah First Nation. Funeral mass will be 12 p.m. Thursday from Saint Kateri Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Waycobah with Father Danny MacLennan officiating. Burial at a later date. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Whycocomagh. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com Visitation Information Visitation Tuesday, July 18 until Thursday, July 20, 2017 Visitation Time After 4 p.m. Tuesday Visitation Location 211 Reservation Rd. Waycobah First Nation Service Information Service Date Thursday, July 20, 2017 Service Time 12 p.m. Service Location Blessed Kateri Parish, Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Waycobah Burial Information Burial Date At a later date