Paul Andre Boivin

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Paul André Boivin. Paul passed away on October 8th, 2025, at the age of 67. He was born on December 3rd, 1957, in Montreal Canada, and for the past several decades has made his home in Sarasota, Florida, where he enriched both the cultural and personal lives of all who knew him. Paul’s life was a blend of business, artistry, and friendship. He owned and operated an internet marketing and web design business, bringing creativity and precision to the digital world. Yet his true calling was always music. A gifted pianist whose evening playing often delighted neighbors, Paul was also a distinguished symphony conductor and musical director. Hailed as a “formidable talent” from Canada to Southwest Florida, Paul earned the respect of critics and colleagues alike for his precision, sensitivity, and versatility on the podium. His career began remarkably early—conducting professionally at just 17. After completing his music studies at McGill University and the Montreal Conservatory, he pursued double doctoral degrees in instrumental and choral conducting at Indiana University. He later deepened his craft at Aspen, Budapest, and Siena, receiving international recognition. Paul went on to lead orchestras across Canada and the U.S., including the Ballet de Montréal, the Plattsburgh Symphony, the Laval Symphony, and guest engagements with symphonies from Montreal to Vancouver, Tallahassee to Sarasota. In 1988, CBC/Radio-Canada named him “Revelation of the Year,” a distinction that foreshadowed a career filled with accolades. One of his most recent projects was the foundation of the SRQ Jazz Trio. Alongside his musical accomplishments, he nurtured interests in history, psychology, photography, aviation, and technology. His love of learning and curiosity were boundless. Paul was also a passionate tennis player at the Laurel Oak Tennis Club, where he was known for both his skill and his camaraderie. Friends and colleagues describe him as much more than an accomplished conductor or businessman—he was an exceptional mind with a generous spirit, an incredible friend who brought people together and left behind countless stories of inspiration and impact. Paul is preceded in passing by his father, Rolland André Boivin, and his sister, Denise Boivin. Left to cherish his memory are his devoted wife, Kathy; his mother, Marie Corbell; siblings, nieces, extended family, and countless friends, many of whom became like family to him. A Celebration of Paul’s Life will be considered in the future, and details will be shared once arrangements are finalized. Paul André Boivin will be remembered for his formidable talent, his boundless curiosity, his generosity, and above all, the beauty he brought into the world—through music, through friendship, and through love.

Paul Andre Boivin

December 3, 1957 - October 8, 2025