Paul Downes (13 Jun 1960 - 18 Dec 2016)

In memory of a lovely and warm-hearted man.

In memory of a lovely, warm and charming man.

Paul, you have left so many broken hearts behind,
I loved you cousin, more than you would ever imagine
and I will cherish the memories we made together as
children.
I will always think of you with love in my heart and a smile
On my face goodnight and god bless till we meet again xxx

You will be missed Paul xx

You will be missed Paul xx

Missing you x

We were truly saddened to hear of Paul's passing. We'll always remember Paul as a happy and bubbly person who never failed to make you smile. We are sorry we could not be there today to say our final farewells but we'll always remember him, and our memories of him will always make us smile. Sleep well Paul x

Four little words, I love you dad
Although I never said it enough
Especially when times where hard
I wish I'd not found it so tough

I'll do my best to make you proud
In everything I do
But now I know nothing will be the same
Because I can't talk to you.

As I stood by your bedside
As your heart started to slow
You played that special song for me
Because you wanted me to know

That you loved me more than words could say
And that you couldn't be prouder
Of your daughter and who I am today
Your thoughts could not have been louder

I miss your kindness and your smile,
your daft soppy old way
You were an absolute blubbering mess
When you saw me on my wedding day

The days and nights are long and dark
Yet it feels like time has stood still
But I take comfort in fond memories of you
And that now you're not tired and ill

I'll miss you every single moment
You always taught me what was right
But now you're gone I'm empty
And I need all my strength to fight.

But now I have to move forward
And be the person you knew I could be
And everyday I will get stronger
Because of everything you taught me

You will suffer no more dad
No more pain now you have your release
I'll miss you and love you everyday of my life
But now you can rest in peace

If a funeral can be lovely, yours was. You would have been delighted to see so many people there. The only person missing was you, but I'm sure in your own way, you were with us. You will always be with me Paul, forever X xxxx xxx

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all today. Paul was so friendly, it was like the near 40 years from school life was not there and meeting someone I had seen yesterday.

Love you cousin , a lovely person inside and out the world is a sadder place without you .
Shine bright in that sky Paul xx

Love you cousin , a lovely person inside and out the world is a sadder place without you .
Shine bright in that sky Paul xx

Goodnight and god bless Paul, sleep well gentle soul xxxx

Dear Jill
Brenda and I were so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. I have posted a photo from Mum's funeral back in 2014, it was so nice to see you all together.
Sending all our love from afar - Rob Brenda Sam & Hamish xxxx

Love you cousin , such a amazing person with a heart of gold the world is a sadder place without you xx