Paul Kenneth Barber (7 Apr 1974 - 11 Dec 2025)

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Location
Sherwood Forest Crematorium Newark Road New Ollerton NG22 0DY
Date
19th Jan 2026
Time
12pm
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In loving memory of Paul Kenneth Barber, who sadly passed away on 11th December 2025.

Finding the right words to describe Paul is difficult. All who truly knew him know the kind of person he was. He may not always have shown it with a smile, but he would do anything for anyone — nothing was ever too big or too small.

Paul wasn’t an emotional person, and he didn’t often express himself with words, but he showed everything through his actions. That was simply who he was.

He leaves behind his mum and dad, parents who showed him and his siblings an example of love to follow and aspire to. His brother and sister — siblings who, like many, had their fair share of disagreements growing up — but as adults, and despite the miles between them, were always there for one another, only a phone call away.

He also leaves behind his three beautiful girls, Chelsea, Tasha, and Chloe. Paul spoke about them often and with so much pride, proud of each of them for their individual achievements.

Finally, there is me, his fiancée. No words can truly describe the life we shared together; they simply don’t feel like enough. We both came from difficult years before we met, and finding each other gave us a fresh breath and a new lease on life. For the past 13 years, we were everything to each other.

For all who wish to pay respects to Paul, the family ask that all attending his funeral do so in non formal attire, with a preference for football shirts to celebrate Paul's love for the game.

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I wear your ring with pride and joy, but it is your finger it should be on.    We never made it down the aisle, but I will forever be yours and you will forever be mine.

I wear your ring with pride and joy, but it is your finger it should be on. We never made it down the aisle, but I will forever be yours and you will forever be mine.

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Myra Keay wrote

Can't stand to think about how long it's been. I miss you so much every day, things are not getting easier. You should be here with us, it should never have been you, you had so much living to do.

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Chelsea Turner wrote

Dad,
Sat here with the football on thinking about you and how you should be sat here watching it 😭

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  • I wish there was something more I could say or do to take away the pain. 💔💔😭😭

    Posted by Myra on 1/02/2026 Report abuse
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I miss your smile so much 😭

I miss your smile so much 😭

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  • ♥️♥️ he had so much still to do. But lived so freely and fully. Xx

    Posted by Myra on 30/01/2026 Report abuse
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Myra Keay wrote

I love you more than life itself. You gave my heart a reason the beat, now it aches in silence.

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Yesterday we said our final goodbye to you!! It was one of the hardest days !!! You would of loved seeing your four girls in Liverpool tops 😂 I love you dad 😭❤️

Yesterday we said our final goodbye to you!! It was one of the hardest days !!! You would of loved seeing your four girls in Liverpool tops 😂 I love you dad 😭❤️

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  • ❤️❤️❤️

    Posted by Juliann on 20/01/2026 Report abuse
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Lee Clack wrote

RIP my friend -YNWA

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Today will be the second hardest day of my life. The first was the day we lost you. I love you so much, I'm not ready for our final goodbye. Xx

Today will be the second hardest day of my life. The first was the day we lost you. I love you so much, I'm not ready for our final goodbye. Xx

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How am I meant to say my final last goodbye when there’s still so much I want to say😩 Mondays getting closer day by day 😭💔

How am I meant to say my final last goodbye when there’s still so much I want to say😩 Mondays getting closer day by day 😭💔

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  • 💔💔

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I miss you so much!!  I’m struggling right now I don’t know what to do 😭😭

I miss you so much!! I’m struggling right now I don’t know what to do 😭😭

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  • 💔💔 we're all here for you chelsea. I wish I could stop the pain for you. I wish I could bring him back. Xx

    Posted by Myra on 11/01/2026 Report abuse
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Someday are so much harder than others, and today was a hard day. We had so many good times, I just want all the others that you promised me. Xx

Someday are so much harder than others, and today was a hard day. We had so many good times, I just want all the others that you promised me. Xx

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  • This is such a beautiful picture of you all love it ❤️❤️❤️

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My heart physically aches for the time that's been so cruelly ripped away from us. I'll never stop missing you, ❤️ I'll love you always. Xx

My heart physically aches for the time that's been so cruelly ripped away from us. I'll never stop missing you, ❤️ I'll love you always. Xx

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I miss being silly with you 😭

I miss being silly with you 😭

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  • ♥️♥️

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Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance wrote

Sending our deepest Sympathies to Paul’s family and friends.
On behalf of Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance, I have lit a candle in Paul's memory.
We hope that the treasured memories you hold of Paul bring comfort and strength to you, your family, and friends during the difficult times.

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You were one in a million baby. Words feel meaningless because I can't express the depth of feeling I carry for you or the hole left behind. I miss you isn't enough for this feeling.

You were one in a million baby. Words feel meaningless because I can't express the depth of feeling I carry for you or the hole left behind. I miss you isn't enough for this feeling.

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