Most members will have fond memories of Paul who sadly passed away in September 2015.
A true gentleman and always ready to lend assistance to one and all, and certainly always on hand at all our work days.
Just about a year ago, I contacted Paul about his health and here is his reply:
For the last four months, haven’t felt myself – causing me to miss the final club competition
of the year, then a deterioration prompted me to visit the doctor. This has resulted in two
x-rays, two blood tests, an ultrasound and CT scans, breathing test and a couple of days
ago a skewer into my back and lung to retrieve fluid for analysis. It is this last procedure
that has left me in some discomfort and feeling tender causing me to miss the work days.
Nothing is clear at the moment but with a history of exposure to asbestos throughout my
working life conclusions are easy to draw and I’m sure you don’t have to be told recovery,
should my presumptions prove correct, is unlikely.
Paul will be sadly missed by all.
After his funeral, I was contacted by his lawyer to inform me that Paul had left a legacy to the club. You will all get more details in due course.
During my correspondence with his lawyer, I discovered that Paul’s gun collection had been removed by auctioneers for disposal.
I placed an offer for his firearms which was accepted, and I am glad to say that some of our members have had the good fortune to obtain these at knock down prices.
The transfer of these firearms to myself was fraught with problems caused in the main by the auctioneers who seemed reluctant to release them to me. Perhaps they hoped for better offers, but my agreement with the lawyer held firm.
It is hoped to make a garden and seating area behind the club house and place a memorial bench to Paul.
Perhaps some assistance at the next work day will be very apt.