We shared some great times at school and I was so sad to hear from Richard that Paul had died. I haven't seen him for years but have thought of him and heard of his exploits from mutual friends. He always lived with gusto. My parents (Neil and Maria) and brother Rouli are with me in Queensland and we all send our deepest condolences to his surviving relatives and mourn a full life cut short. Vale Paul. Nik Davey

Paul was a good friend and a motivated business partner. Cecilia and I feel deeply for his wife Grace and son James, and his family who must be grieving terribly. This is such a shock.

We have been shocked to hear of Paul's passing. Our thoughts are with Grace and James, and with his parents, brothers and their families. Paul was a school friend with whom we touched base over the years. We have memories of tins of tuna and corn from the 'batching' days, and still have the teddy that our son was given on his birth from his godfather Paul, plus many more memories of South Coast camping and fishing trips. Namaste Paul Michael and Lisa Beattie