It is with great sadness the family announces the sudden and unexpected passing of Paul Robert Deegan at the age of 71 on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland while travelling home from spending the winter in Florida. Beloved husband and best friend of Carol (Taylor) Deegan. Loved, respected and admired father of Kevin (Kim) Deegan, Heather Deegan (Paul Meier) and step-father of Christopher Perkins, Michael (Michelle) Perkins, James (Luc) Perkins, Shannon (Jeff) Bower and Sharron MacRae. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Lauren, Chloe, Joslyn, and step-grandchildren Hannah, Katherine, Halee, Kayleigh, Kendra, Jada, Maya, Allen, Daniel, Taylor, John and Abby. Loved brother of Pat (Alex) Yanosik, Catherine (Gordon) Giff, Dr. Don (Shelley) Deegan and Jim Deegan (Susan Odegard). Predeceased by his parents Donald and Orma (Plant) Deegan and brother Dennis Deegan. Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, cousins extended family and many good friends. Family and friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Francis de Sales Church, Smiths Falls on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Interment, St. Francis de Sales Cemetery. In memory of Paul, donations to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute for the advancement of research would be appreciated.