Canadian Pest Management Industry Leader Paul Maheu Passes Away

QUEBEC CITY — Paul O. Maheu, former head of Maheu & Maheu and the Canadian Pest Control Association, died May 5 of cancer.

Paul Maheu took over his father’s pest control company in the 1960s when Horace-Azarie Maheu could no longer handle it due to deteriorating health. Paul was active in the operations of the company until 1993, when he moved to a seat on the board of directors.

Maheu was very involved in the pest management industry, was president of the Canadian Pest Control Association and organized annual conferences. He founded a figure skating club and occupied many positions on the board of administrators of the “Club de golf du Lac St-Joseph.”

His public relation skills helped grow the company beyond the province of Quebec. Next year, Maheu & Maheu will celebrate its 75th anniversary. The company operates in three provinces, is the largest pest management organization in Quebec and the third largest in Canada.

Maheu was known for his generosity, enthusiasm and sense of humor, and he redefined the meaning of the words “catch the moment.” He enjoyed every single piece of his life.

Donations can be made to La fondation du CHUQ c/o Fonds spécifique des soins palliatifs de l’Hôtel-Dieu de Québec at 10 rue de l’Espinay, Québec (Québec) G1L 3L5.