Line
So sorry to hear of Paul's passing. He was such a great guy with an amazing sense of humor and taste for the finest of beers. I will always value my memories of our time together.
ALLEN, Paul
1963 - 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of
Paul Allen on April 6th, 2025, at the age of 62.
He leaves behind his wife Line Lanthier and parents Brian Allen and Anne Enamorato; his daughters: Vanessa and Karine. He also leaves his brothers: Vince and Patrick and his sister Christine as well as many relatives and friends.
A Celebration of life will be held at the COOPÉRATIVE FUNÉRAIRE DE L'OUTAOUAIS, at 750, Maloney E. Bvld, in Gatineau, on Friday May 9th, 2025 at 2:00 pm. The family will receive condolences at 1:00pm.
You will be able to watch the ceremony live or in replay via the following link: https://fweb.tv/179259
For those who wish to do so, donations to would be appreciated to: https://www.heartandstroke.ca/
The family wishes to thank the Hull and Faro del Mayab (Mexico) Hospitals staff for support and their good care.
Paul was born in Toronto, Ontario and was the middle child of three other siblings: Vince, Patrick and Christine. Paul’s first interest and love was and always will be music. As a teenager, Paul enjoyed checking out alternative music scenes in Toronto and played drums in his school concert band. Many people that knew Paul credit him with introducing them to diverse and eclectic music. Paul was able to hear the first few notes of a song, and most likely would be able to tell you the artist and the name of said song, a talent that has been passed down to his daughter Vanessa.
Paul initially decided to pursue audio engineering at Sheridan College after high school, but the universe decided to guide him into another career: Customs. Following in the footsteps of his mother, Anne Allen, Paul joined Revenue Canada, Customs in 1983. Over his career he worked as a Customs Inspector and spent a great deal of time in Trade Programs working as a Commodity Specialist and Tariff and Values Administrator.
Paul also entered the private sector doing risk management work with companies such as Deloitte et Touche and Ernst and Young which moved him to Montreal and Toronto. Paul returned to government work and found himself settling in the Ottawa/Gatineau region. Paul joined the Trusted Trader Programs in 2013 as the manager of Customs Self-Assessment program, working with some of Canada’s largest companies Paul took over as manager of the Commodity Compliance Division focusing on a risk-based approach to commercial compliance. Finally in 2023, two years before his retirement, Paul was the manager of CARM Business Readiness Unit, where he took on one of his most challenging roles; leading a team dedicated to working with large stakeholders to create policy awareness and align commercial programs.
Paul’s co-workers described him as a leader who led with the utmost respect, integrity and humanity with a genuine concern and care for others. Paul was known for being the “3 C’s”: calm, cool and collected. Paul’s priority was always people and would often rave about the great work his team achieved, never really taking any credit himself.
Paul adored his family and married the love of his life, Line (who he affectionately referred to as Linnie the Pooh) in 1998. Paul became stepfather to Line’s daughter Karine who loved Paul like her own father and looked up to him with such admiration and pride. Line and Paul bonded over the love of music and would often host karaoke parties in their basement which Paul renovated into a stage and “jam space”. Paul would play the drums and beam at Line as she beautifully sang.
Paul and Line had an expansive social circle and were well loved and respected among their friends. Paul and Line lived life to the fullest and enjoyed travelling, experiencing new food, wine and beer. But most of all, Paul and Line lived authentically and loved fully. Paul always felt connected to water and the ocean. Paul retired in 2024 and sold his home in Canada to continue his and Line’s adventures in Progreso, Mexico. Paul and Line’s condo was one block from the ocean, which Paul would swim in every morning.
Paul had one child from his former marriage, Vanessa, or as other people call her: Mini Paul. Paul and Vanessa had a unique bond and shared humor that not many other people could understand. When Vanessa was young, she would always laugh at her dad’s jokes even though she had no clue what they meant, but she could tell that her dad was attempting to make her laugh. Paul and Vanessa enjoyed going to amusement parks together and going for long walks which they would call “mega walks” and talked about philosophy, music, comedy and life. Paul always supported Vanessa’s hobbies and ambitions and was especially proud when Vanessa became a budding stand-up comedian. Paul would always call Vanessa with joke ideas and premises (some of which she used).
It's evident that Paul has left a positive legacy on everyone he met. He is the embodiment of kindness, strength, humor and perseverance. Keep living, laughing and loving with humor and integrity and raise one of your favorite drinks for Paul.
Paul had a lot of “quirky” sayings and one that everyone should remember is, “There’s nothing to fear but fear itself…and vampires”.
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32 messages received
Line et sa famille
Que les souvenirs chers à votre coeur soient une source de consolation durant ces pénibles moments. D'un musicien à un autre, sincères condoléances.
Paul Allen
Maurice et moi -même offrons nos sincères sympathies à toi Line et aux familles touchées par le décès de Paul.
Line et famille
Toute nos sympathies mes amis. Notre coeur est brisé. Bon courage. Xx
Line
Nous désirons t’offrir nos plus sincères condoléances suite au décès de Paul … Tu as eu une force remarquable dans toute cette épreuve
Line
Mes plus sinceres condoleances a toi et la famille. Je garderai les plus beaux souvenirs de Paul et tout les moments vecu au pres de lui!
Line et la famille
My deepest sympathies to you and the families. Paul will be your guardian angel for ever. May he rest in peace ️
Line et famille
Mes sincères condoléances à toi et ta famille
Tu es dans mes pensées durant cette période difficile
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Line et famille
Nos chaleureuses pensées vous accompagnent dans cette douloureuse épreuve.
Line
Hugs Line and there is no words we can express for the loss of the love of your life - just hugs from your cousin Mark and Susan Denommee - Surrey, BC
Line et toute la famille
Nos sincères condoléances à toi Line ainsi qu'à la famille. Nos pensées et prières sont avec vous en cette période difficile.
Bon courage.
Line
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. He had a witty sense of humour. Stay strong!
Line et la famille
Nous prenons part à votre douleur et vous présentons nos sincères condoléances. Veuillez recevoir nos condoléances très sincères et croire en nos respectueux sentiments. Nos pensées sont tournées vers votre famille.
Line et famille
Mes sincères condoléances à toi Line et famille. Rien ne pourras nous faire oublier l'homme extraordinaire, sympathique et plein de vie qu'était Paul. Je garderai de très beaux souvenirs. Bon courrage pour la suite mon amie, tu as été très forte durant cette dure épreuve, maintenant il y a une étoile de plus dans le ciel qui brille et qui joue de la batterie.
Line
La perte d'un être cher chagrine notre coeur, mais l'idée de savoir qu'il ne souffre plus nous réconforte. Le doux souvenir de Paul sera ton plus bel héritage. Les sympathies des parents et ami(es) te donne du courage, alors je t'offre très chaleureusement les miennes ainsi qu'à la famille.
Diane Campeau
Line
C'est avec beaucoup de tristesse que j'ai appris le décès de ton cher époux. Je n'ai eu le privilège de le connaître mais c'est tout comme avec tout l'amour dont tu parlais de lui. Mes sincères condoléances à toi et votre famille. La perte d'un être cher laisse un grand vide que seul l'amour que nous leur portons peut remplir. Courage à vous tous. Mes pensées et prières vous accompagnent.
Line & Family
Dearest Line & Family,
I am shocked and heartbroken to hear about Paul’s passing. I can only imagine how difficult this must be for you and the family; please accept my deep and sincere condolences.
Even after all this time, I have the fondest memories of the time we have spent together; and hope you find comfort in the love around you and strength in the memories you hold dear.
Much love,
Peggy & Steven
The Allen Family
So sorry to hear about Paul's passing. So sad and my heart goes out to all of his friends and family. My you find peace in your hearts knowing Paul is now at peace. Sincere condolences
Debbie & Randy Morin
Line et la famille
Nos sincères condoléances à toi Line ainsi qu'à la famille. Nos pensées sont avec vous en cette période difficile.
Bon courage.
Paul’s family
I first met Paul in 2008 when i moved to HQ. Always a smile on his face, very knowledgeable and all around nice guy. Sad news to hear and warm thoughts for his family.
Line lanthier
Mes sympathies ma belle Line ainsi qu’aux personnes touchées par le décès de ton beau Paul!!
Je t’aime xx
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in memory of the deceased
Line et la famille
Nos sincères condoléances ma belle amie
Brian and Anne and family
Al and I are so sorry for your loss. Paul was such a handsome and a real gentleman. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Line
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. My sincere condolences and may he Rest in Peace. Paul and I had stayed in contact over 30 years and I so enjoyed chatting with him. We will all miss him dearly!
Line Lanthier
What a 'gut punch' bit of news! Paul and I were the best of friends when we worked together in Toronto and continued to talk once or twice a week, personally and professionally when he continued his career Headquarters in Ottawa.
Paul was a perfect gentleman, a better friend and a beautiful mind gone way to soon. I can still hear his laugh. It was through Paul that we met Line. Pam and I extend our heartfelt condolences to Line, his daughters and of course, his mother Anne and the family.
Rest easy, brother.
Steve McCartin
Line et famille
L’exécutif et les membres de l’Association des retraités de l’Agence des services frontaliers du Canada (ASFC) présentent nos sincères condoléances à la famille, aux amis et aux associés de notre collègue décédé.
On se souviendra toujours de Paul pour son service dévoué au Canada, à l’ASFC et à ses organismes historiques.
Nos pensées et nos prières sont avec vous pendant cette période difficile.
Line Lanthier
Nos plus sincères condoléances pour le décès de ton mari.
Line Lanthier
De Claude et moi-meme. Mes plus sinceres condoleances a toi et la famille. Beaucoups de courrage et de douceur.
Line Lanthier
Bon courage a toi et tous les personnes qui ont eu la chance de le connaitre. Nos sympathies et nous serons avec vous en pensées.
Line, Paul’s daughters and his Mom, Dad and siblings
I am very sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. I remember him going back to when he was a little kid and particularly when he was a young man. He definitely had a love of music and a well-defined, if unusual, sense of humour. He was also a kind soul and, I am sure, will be remembered by many with fondness. He had a positive and lasting impact - the best that can be said of any of us. My sincere condolences to all of you during this difficult time.
Line et famille
I am so sorry for your loss. Paul was a great colleague and an even better person. I can only imagine what you are going through, and you have my deepest condolences
Line et familles
Toutes mes sympathies Line, quelle perte immense que tu traverses! Bon courage!
Paul sera toujours présent mais, d'une autre manière.