Passed away at Te Nikau Grey Hospital, with loving family by his side on May 24, 2024, aged 84.
Dearly loved husband of Diane,
loved father and father-in-law of Michael & Sheryl, Andrew, Eileen, and Catherine (Kate) & Shane,
loved grandad of Sarah & Rob, Caitlin, Jacob, Amber-Lily, Liam, Shaan, Jaimie, Mattison, Samantha, and Jasmyne,
friend of Anne-Janette, Craig, and Roger,
loved brother and brother-in-law of Monica & the late Gerald Dolan, Marie & the late Colin Simpson, Kevin & Margaret, and the late John, and Lex,
loved son of the late Mary (May) & Herbert (Mick),
loved brother-in-law of Colleen & John McLaughlin, Peter & Gloria Kerridge, Eileen & and the late Jim Hamilton, and Mary & Tui Bromley,
and a loved uncle, cousin, and a friend of many.
The family would like to acknowledge the wonderful staff at Granger House and Te Nikau Grey Hospital
for their genuine care and support.
Messages to 37 Murray Street, Greymouth 7805.
A Funeral Mass for Paul will be celebrated at
St Patrick’s Catholic Church, High Street, on Wednesday, 29th May 2024 at 11am
followed by cremation here on the Coast at the Westland Crematorium.
Our condolences to Paul’s family. He was a great citizen who did much for Greymouth and the community.
Peter and Jeanette Howat, Perth Australia
Thank you that’s so very lovely of you to say.
So sad to read that Paul had passed away my condolences to Diane and her family a the Kerridge family.
Sorry I can’t be with you on Wednesday but Colin will be our representative on Wednesday. I am in Sydney for my granddaughters 19th birthday.
My deepest sympathy to you all
Glynis Condon
Thankyou so much Glynis.. Colin was very much there and lovely to see him.
Condolences to the O’Brien family. I am so sorry to read this news today. I have fond memories of growing up in Murray Street, only a few doors from your place at 45. I loved Paul’s community spirit, something we don’t see that much of these days. The sing-alongs, guitar playing, and everyday general fun activities, often when Diane was at work :-).
I can recall the wood shed fire, I think I was babysitting…
Our deepest sympathy to you all.
Betty Woods, Nelson
Thanks so much Betty.. we remember the fun we had when you baby sat.. yes the singalongs were great