In loving memory of Paul Mills who sadly passed away on 1st July 2015.
As many of you know, Paul was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer in October 2013. The cancer had already spread to his liver and bones and we weren't sure how much longer he would be with us. However, being the strong and positive person he was, he decided now was not his time and he battled through two courses of chemotherapy and when that was no longer having an effect he then went through two sessions of nuclear radiotherapy.
He went through these treatments with his head held high, always full of positivity and ready to take on the next challenge with a smile on his face and a silly picture to show his loved ones he was still the same, silly and fun loving man.
Devestatingly, three weeks ago the cancer in his liver started attacking him very aggressively, making him really uncomfortable and taking over. As his body grew weaker he was admitted to hospital and passed away two days later.
Although the cancer managed to overtake his body, it never overtook his mind and he fought to the very end, still smiling at us even when he was too weak to talk.
He is going to be greatly missed by everyone who knew him and he will leave a very big hole in the lives and hearts of his family and friends. But we will live our lives how he lived his, by loving unconditionally, being generous, kind and sometimes silly, to honour his memory.
We will see you again someday Paully Willum.
Love you forever,
Linda & Kalie xxx
Paul. In the short time we have known you, it was a pleasure to call you our friend. We had lots of good times, had a lot of laughs and have great memories to look back on. The way you dealt with your illness was an inspiration to many and you will be sadly missed. All our love Paul and Elaine xxx
In memory of Paul. We have such admiration for the way Paul dealt with cancer, so bravely and with dignity. He had such a big personality with a great sense of humour and always made people feel at ease. He will be sadly missed. With love from Auntie Maureen, Karen, Paula and families. Xx
Well my darling Paully Willum it's the last day to write a message on here to you. I want to say how much I love you, what a gentleman you were, how much you brightened my life, how you made me a strong confident woman, how you were the perfect dad to our kids, how you took care of me in sickness and in health and how you were my soul mate, my lobster....but you already knew that, I told you often
I do have to say that I miss you with all my heart and soul, in a room full of people I feel alone, in our big bed I feel lost, the nights are so long and I just wish you hadn't been taken so soon, you didn't deserve this. I will always love you and when my time comes I won't be afraid, I will run straight into to your arms. Sleep well, forever yours! Linny Loo xx
Well Dad...it's been the hardest month of our lives without you. We've had to say goodbye to your physical self and now we have to carry on and pick up the pieces, learning to live our lives alongside the gaping hole you have left.
When you first passed I needed to just constantly look at photos of you, to grasp onto you and feel like you were still here for a minute but now when I go into your downstairs toilet in your house and see your smiling face up on the wall I have to look away as it's just too painful to face the fact you're not here with us anymore.
But..as my wife pointed out to me the other day, you lost your dad around a similar age to me so you have given me all the tools to get through this because I watched you do it.
I will always love you Daddy and will wait patiently until the day I get to run into your arms again.
My first love and the only man I have and will ever truly love.
Forever your little girl,
Kalie-Kate
Xxx
There's so much to say about the man i called Dad for 30 years. As anyone reading this who knew him, he left a lasting impression on everyone he met. So you could imagine how many great memories I have.
I don't personally remember my Mum introducing me to Paul, but he obviously showered us with love and affection, teachings and understanding right from the off, because (as i've been told) me and Jason would call him Dad…and then run off giggling!
He was always there. From my earliest memories. There was never any question about blood. And even in the absence of blood, I've inherited many traits of his. Especially his sense of humour.
I'm a big lover of TV and and a huge Movie fan, and Dad introduced me to many gems throughout my childhood. Yeah I probably would've come across them sometime or other, but he would not just say "Watch this", he would explain little bits to help me keep up with the wit. Blackadder stands out above most.
Dad was always into his Norwich FC. He was born there and so supported his local team.
I've always been a huge Liverpool fan. I wasn't born there but they played in red.
But despite 'tradition', Dad taught me the basic fundamentals of being a football supporter. Whoever you support, support them when they win, support them when they lose.
Amongst the many precious, fun, heart-warming memories i'll always have of my Dad, there's always the 'Bad'. But in saying bad, I'm referring to the times he left me in tears. Making me hate him. Those times are what I've later come to realise were Discipline. Teaching me wrong from right. And for all the wrong doings i may've done over the years, I've always had a strong knowledge of Wrong, Right and Morality.
But the hardest memory that I'll forever have to live with, is remembering the fact that we can't make any more.
Goodbye Dad.
You were an amazing man.
Thankyou for everything.
I'll never forget a moment.
From the charity pot at Miss Sweets xx
It is hard to comprehend that Paul is no longer with us. A true legend who was taken too soon. The biggest and brightest star who is watching over Harry. Goodnight Grandad Paul - miss you love Harry and Marie xxxxx
Never had chance to say he was my hero, the most honest and genuine man you'd ever meet and I'm so proud to call him my dad!
I miss you!
Xx
A lovely kind man who will be sadly missed x
Such a lovely kind man who will sadly missed
Kim & Pete x
You will always be remembered.
Dave, Adrienne, Alexander and James Pickett
So sad to see Paul leave us long before his time. I met Paul when he can to germany and joined my team (who am I kidding?... my team? ... Willie Dohmen's team) in NAAFI MSD as a programmer. Totally unmanageable! ... but a great guyto have in the team. We had some laughs and did some work in between for 5 to 6 years until MSD germany came to a close. Highlight for me was Paul refusing to give to the boss's Christmas card ... but putting the money in the charity box himself. Principled, but kind. Opinionated in a good way, extremely funny, extremely good company, always entertaining He supported a crap football team but then no one's perfect. We then spent some time together when Paul and Linda moved to Salisbury and we lived in the same street for a while. Good days, good times.. I do feel a tad hypocritical posting on here now after not seeing Paul and Linda for a number of years but will no doubt catch up with him again one day! Bless him. Eric
You were my son, my wonderful boy. You brought so much love to me, who is going to be my little pixie now? Love you forever, your dear old Mum xxxxxx
We first met Paul back in Germany in the late 80's and fondly remember him him as a funny, kind caring man. I doubt very much that he changed over the following years. Sad he had to go before his time. xxxx
£120 in cash donated at funeral, plus £145 in cheques gone directly to Cancer Research, thank you so much to everyone for your generosity!
In memory of Paul
You were a beautiful man .we will miss u n your smile xxxx
A good man who will be sadly missed xxx
You were a very special man. N you will be missed massively. Xxx
A truly wonderful kind man xx
Truly amazing man. You welcomed me and Tegan into the family with your big smile and fun personality. You will be missed xx
Rest in Peace Paul. We will always remember you.
We will miss you so much Paul. You and Linda have been true friends, and we will miss the fun times we had together and all those "belly laughs". We can't believe we will not see you again, but we will never ever forget you.
Marilyn and Jeff xx
A wonderful man, now at peace. His positivity throughout shall be a shining example for us all to foow. RIP Paul, see you again some day to talk about that football team of yours, love the Gilbeys xxx
A wonderful man, now at peace. His positivity throughout will stay with us all Forever, a fine example to follow. RIP, see you again some day, love the Gilbeys xxx
I don't really know where to start. You have been the best father-in-law a girl could ask for. You gave me the most amazing gift, your trust and your blessing, you trusted that I would love and protect your daughter for all of time. I promised you that I would always put her first and that is one promise I swear I will never break. I will always do everything in my power to not only look after and take care of Kalie, but of Linda as well. If Kalie and I have half as good a life and marriage that you and Linda had then I will know I done something right. I have so many memories of good times with you locked up in my head and heart and I can't wait to start sharing them with your grandchildren one day. They might not get chance to meet you in life, but they will be shown so many photos and videos of you, and be told stories about you so that when their time comes, and they finally get to meet you - they will already know exactly who you are and come running :-)
I already miss you and still can't quite believe you're gone. Thank you for welcoming me in to your family with open arms. You are a great example of how to live your life. Sleep well Papa Sweets and until we meet again... I love you, Chelley Lou xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
We will never forget these awesome times that we all spent together :)
God bless uncle Paul xxx
School days! Diss Church School 1967
The Brothers
Father and Son
Smithy's charity bike ride!
Yummy!!
Brother from another mother, and father!! ❤️
Superman!!
Made a new friend!!
Who's that debonair man with the tash?
Oktoberfest, Germany. Good knees for lederhosen - not!
So sad you have gone you was my mum and dads best friend for years and was pretty much family to us allens not gonna say goodbye because we will meet again one day love you Paul xxx
Premiership here we come!!
Bella's first visit to the seaside!
Grandad, you're lovely!!
Oh what a perfect day!!!!
The look on his face says it all xxx
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