Paul O'Brien (2 Jun 1961 - 11 Apr 2021)

Funeral Director

Location
Barham Crematorium Canterbury Road Barham CT4 6QU
Date
5th May 2021
Time
2pm
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For the most loveable ‘idiot’ we’ve ever known

Paul Neil O’Brien incessantly bleated on about the world ending. Unfortunately, on Sunday the 11th of April, for most of us reading this, he was right, with his own unique twist of course, but right, nonetheless. ‘Baldy’ always hated to be wrong.

His impetuous charisma, razor sharp wit and devilish charm, enthralled and captivated all that came into contact with the hurricane that was his life.

He had a bold and brazen grin that would bring joy to your day. Ironic, since the majority of his teeth were not actually his own!

He had amassed vocabulary that would make a sailor blush, and best of all, a sense of humour that could bring a smirk to even the Mona Lisa’s face

Through the children, family and friends that Paul has left behind, his memories will live on, but I’m sure we all know, most of which would not appropriate to be retold!

We will celebrate his life on Wednesday, 5th May, family flowers only, but if you would like to make a donation to sponsor Paul’s youngest son, who is doing a charity cycle in the hopes of raising money for the Pilgrims Hospice, please click the link below. Their support has been invaluable to Paul and his family during this very difficult time.

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/brakes-fc

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Tina Graham wrote

What beautiful words and so him. Will miss that cheeky grin. You will light up the sky like no one else. The clouds are your oyster. RIP baldy. Xxxx 💔

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Allan Hay wrote

To many times to mention about this crazy lovable rogue...

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Pat wrote

I first met Paul when my daughter Tracey moved into her house,he was running around painting ceilings.We had a good laugh specially when a couple arrived to talk Tracey into changing her electric over,he seen them off with a few choice words!!!! I will always remember him,he was a very nice man.

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Baldy having a ball at a festival. I love this pic of him

Baldy having a ball at a festival. I love this pic of him

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Lisa Burnett wrote

A privilege to know and love you Baldos.
A unique soul that I had the pleasure of sharing a couple of years of my life with. You drove me to distraction most of the time, (I'm sure my grey hair growth accelerated then). You certainly taught me a lot about myself and unconditional love.
I will remember the dancing, niceness, backgammon and the best hugs.
Love you forever Paul. See you when I get there
(or maybe before) Lisa.❤️x

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Pauline Appleyard wrote

Paul I will always remember you as a loveable,cheeky, (in the nicest way), mischievious little boy and young man, with a massive contagious grin that enables you to get away with almost anything. Unfortunately I did not get to see you in your later years but imagine you wouldn't have changed much. You were well loved by everyone who ever met you. You may have gone too soon Paul but you will never be forgotten. Fly high with your Angel wings, love you lots, Auntie Pauline. xx

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Dean Clark wrote

For the times you made me laugh when playing football even when it was meant to be serious RIP Paul

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Debbie Dunn wrote

You were such a funny guy, and like a whirlwind, if only we had more like you in the world,

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