Actually, I don't think Xavier will die today. I think you play Paladins well, Doghead, and that can bring them grief. This is the third paladin you've played is it not? Did you ever take your LEW paladin up a level? Anyway, perhaps a cleric would be a good choice if you do have to create another PC. We could really use more healing.
I do have a paladin in LEW; Jaan Saaresar of Osilia is a paladin of the Greenman. Both games he was in died. But he did go up a level eventually, after getting enough experience through 'time served'. Not the most satisfying way to achieve it. It a pity because the second game had a great group and was good while it lasted.