xxLilyxx
Hampshire, Hampshire, England UK
Posted: May 4, 2008, 9:35 AM CST
Hi All,
As Chris said, Paul's funeral (strange as it sounds) was lovely. His family followed Paul's wishes, nothing too religious, to celebrate his life, and not mourn his death.
We have managed to sort out Gill's PC to stop it signing into Pauls Yahoo messenger, each time she switched her PC on. Which I understand was confusing some, thinking he was still about.
The family would like to thank everyone for all the lovely messages left by you all. They have printed them off to keep.
All of Paul's friends here were welcomed to pay your last respects but, it was impossible for some of you to be able to attend. Simone gave me the words of her reading, to share just a small part of the day with those of you who were upset that you could not say your goodbyes on the day.
My Dad, well what a character, loving, intelligent, witty, hilariously funny but most of all family orientated.
He wasn't a famous man, broke no records or wasn't rich despite his many ideas but he did the best job of all, he was a fantastic father who loved his children more than life itself.
He cared not for the material things in life. He lived for the day and not the years, which in many cases had its downfalls. He never did all the insane things he wanted to, or the thousands of things he was capable of which I personally think was one of his best fatherly qualities, for he unlike most parents didn't push us to be the best we could be nor forced us to do things we didn't want. Obviously he encouraged us, but most importantly he encouraged us to do the things that made us happy and brought laughter and smiles to us at times we needed it most.
Our Dad didn't see things from a materialistic point of view and didn't care for what people made out to be.He cared for laughter and smiles from those he really cared for.
His sarcastic manner and love of humour he always said had passed down onto me, however I think part of him is left in all of his family and friends whether it be looks, sense of humour, intelligence or his strong character which will all never be forgotten.
We'll miss you Dad! And we'll always love you for who you were your zest for life and how strong you were for us all.
Being a Father is a compulsory thing with a child, but you were a Dad and I could never have wished for a greater one!!