Obituary of Paul Rumbolt

Paul Rumbolt

June 22, 1939  - May 16, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Paul Rumbolt announce his peaceful passing on May 16, 2025 at The Labrador South Health Centre in Forteau, Labrador.

Left to mourn with love and special memories, his wife of 62 years, Ivy Marie Rumbolt (nee Stevens). Sons Stanley (Amelia ), Barry (Lisa), Denley (Karen), Todd (Sandra), daughter in law Bonnie. Sisters -in-law Ethel Rumbolt and Barbara Rumbolt; as well as beloved grandchildren , great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Paul was predeceased by his loving son Craig. Also parents Eliza and Thomas Rumbolt; brothers Reuben, Chesley, Lawrence and Wilfred; sisters Doreen and Myrtle (Reg).

Paul was born in the beautiful fishing community of Indian Cove on Labrador’s South Coast. It was there that he met his wife Ivy Marie and they were blessed with five children. Paul and Ivy lived in Mary’s Harbour and Indian Cove, fishing and operating Rumbolt's Store. Paul began his business selling candy and chocolate at the young age of 18. He loved operating the business, the process of opening and closing, ordering goods and selling. He loved the social side of seeing people come and go and buying. A beautiful soul, kind and gentle.

His most precious joys was his family. 

A visitation will be held at St Mary the Virgin Church Mary’s Harbour. 

A funeral service will take place at 2pm, Monday May 19, 2025. 

“A father’s love is forever carried in the hearts of his sons.“