Gregory Robert Alexander Saul
October 1, 1963 ~ May 15, 2020
Marietta Southern Cremations & Funerals
Gregory (Greg) Robert Alexander Saul of Kennesaw, Georgia (USA) was called home to the Lord at the age of 56 on May 15, 2020, with his wife and two sons by his side.
Greg was born in Lachine, Quebec, Canada, on October 1, 1963. He spent most of his childhood in St. Lambert, Quebec. He was an avid hockey player. He lived six years in Toronto, Ontario, working in the incentive travel business before moving to Atlanta, Georgia, in 1987 with the Electrolux Corporation. He settled in Kennesaw, Georgia, where he and his wife of 30 years raised their two sons. He spent the last 20 years working in real estate and land acquisition.
Greg is survived by his wife, Robbin, and his sons, Robert Matthew and Neil Alexander. He is also survived by his mother, Elizabeth Saul, his sisters, Debbie Casselman (Charles) and Nancy Saul, his brother, Rick Saul (Heather), and many nieces and nephews. He is pre-deceased by his father, Robert Saul and his sister, Dianne Saul.
Despite what life threw at him, Greg was always a pleasure to be around, fun-loving and lived his life to the fullest. He loved what he did and worked hard providing for his family. He greatly enjoyed spending time with family and dear friends, drinking Scofflaw Basement IPA, hockey, and watching UGA football (Go Dawgs!). He always put others first. He was truly a selfless man. He made a final gift of his organs through LifeLink of Georgia.
Greg will be laid to rest in The Resurrection Garden at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Marietta, Georgia. Due to current circumstances, there will not be a traditional funeral service. Memorial services will be planned at a later date in Georgia and Canada to celebrate his life.
If your heart so moves you, the family would greatly appreciate any contributions in the remembrance of Greg Saul to any one of the following organizations:
Society for NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS), General Foundation Fund:
https://snis.memberclicks.net/donation-form#/;
Saving Susan Ministry:
https://www.savingsusanministry.org/donate;
St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marietta, GA:
https://www.eservicepayments.com/cgi-bin/Vanco_ver3.vps?appver3=Fi1giPL8kwX_Oe1AO50jRoJRrJXJBkI2-KUyrocT4ofHO3iVYxvvxhHjRfLOeq662EvVVAEjqawDomKT1pboudqDn2Mtq6zoY0cwbT9x7fc=.
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TRIBUTE TO DAD (from Neil) The circle of life: Everything you see exists together in a delicate balance. As we lay our Dad to rest, I am reminded of this balance. To weep and mourn for a man gone too soon, yet to celebrate his legacy and embrace the love he leaves behind. Our hearts are heavy to think what he shall miss, all of the memories we hadn’t yet made, but they are whole to know that he is now at peace. Dad passed from this Earth, held by the family he has created and surrounded with the love he so greatly deserved. We are the luckiest family to be able to have called him ours. As I sift through the memories, I’m reminded of just how much we’re similar, in so many little ways. In our knack for childhood mischief, ability to fall asleep anywhere, love for a good routine, and uncanny resemblance, no doubt I am my father’s son. “Look at the stars. The great kings of the past look down on us from those stars. So whenever you feel alone, just remember, that those kings will always be there to guide you — and so will I.” I know Dad is looking down on us, and that he will still be there to guide and protect us. We have learned from him to be incredibly strong, and to endure. We will continue to follow his example, make him proud, and to make the most out of this beautiful, short life. Love you always, Frick (or Frack? It was never made clear) Your “Mini Greg” ❤️😊 Neil
TRIBUTE TO DAD (from Matt)
For 56 long years, my dad outpaced his arteriovenous malformation (AVM), until Friday night. With the four of us reunited for one last time – in the midst of this horrible pandemic – we held our father ever so close as we kissed him goodbye and told him that it was “okay.” He left us shortly thereafter at 10:17pm so that we would not have to leave him. Around 1:00am, we received a call. The selfless man that he always was had organs and tissue so healthy that up to 20 people might receive his gifts… skin grafts, bone marrow, etc. But most poetically, his eyes. Two gifts that, while perfectly functional, had been failing him due to the growing AVM in his brain. To think that now somebody else may find more utility with them than he – it was the comfort that we needed. And although those eyes will never see color, that was never their purpose. They provided color to those that saw inside them. But my dad was one of the lucky ones. He got to learn about his disease early on, and so did everything he could to ensure that each risk he made was calculated. Statistically, he maxed out his life. While this is the end that he’d always warned us about, he never let us worry about him or carry his burden. Selflessness was his MO. And as we lay him to rest, we could not think of a better way to honor his memory and what he stood for, than asking for donations towards an AVM-related cause (TBD) in lieu of flowers. For the four of us, people – family, friends, and neighbors – have always been the top priority in our lives. Our open-door policy has never been more used or needed than it has these past few days, as people trickle in and out of our driveway and back deck. And while it has felt like torture sometimes to be so close to loved ones that we can’t touch, it has been a much needed change of pace from all the never-ending Zoom meetings. While I don’t think I’ve ever cried this much… I don’t think I’ve ever laughed this much either. We will be making arrangements for how to best memorialize Greggors in the coming days, and will be sure to keep everyone informed. If anyone wants to come by for a beer or some food, our support system has left us with a full menu, wine list, and Dad’s IPA’s-of-the-month. All we really need right now is some company… and maybe a third refrigerator. My dad always made sure everyone was happy. And he still is… I love you, Dad. Saying goodbye was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do, but I have never felt stronger. My heart feels so full even though it hurts so much. To our rock, our Canadian, and our punching bag … 🍻 ❤️ Love you always, Dad! -Matt
Robbin- Continued love and prayers for you and the family during this tough time! Thinking of you- Bill & Virginia Connolly
Thank you so much! Hope to see you sometime in CT! XOXOXOXO
Kind, smart, mischievous; in and out of skates or soccer cleats. This is how I remember Greg. Sending thoughts of comfort to each and every member of the Saul family, today and everyday. Pamela Grimaud
Thank you so much, Pamela! And thank you from Saving Susan as well. It means so much to all of us. Hope we can see you sometime when we can celebrate Greg in Montreal. -Robbin, Matt and Neil and all the Saul Family
Thank you so much, Pamela! And thank you from Saving Susan as well. It means so much to all of us. Hope we can see you sometime when we can celebrate Greg in Montreal. -Robbin, Matt and Neil and all the Saul Family
In loving memory of Greg Saul. Robbin, Matt and Neil, sending you thoughts of peace and courage. We love you so much, The Betbeze Family
With heartfelt condolences,
You are in my thoughts. In memory of Greg from a friend of Betty’s.