Paul Edward Donovan 16 March 1955 – 9 September 2014
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TO MEMORY TIMELINE
Suddenly on 9th September 2014..Husband of Sharon, Father of Jarrod and Kieran, Father in Law of Kristina & Em.Son of Margaret & Ted, Brother of Damian and Shane.We will remember his love for his family and his passion and enthusiasm for his work, colleagues and neighbours. His loss is devastating.
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I am deeply saddened by the loss of my colleague and friend Paul. Paul often helped me put thing in perspective when workload becomes unbearable. He is one of very few in the office I can talk to about food and latest hip restaurants like Vue de Monde! He loved his life, his work, his food and most of all his family. I will miss my friend dearly.
Rondel and I were shocked to hear the news.i can't imagine what if would be like other than devastating. We both send or love and condolences. Love to you all6
Dear Sharon, Jarrod, Keiran and families, Ross and I were so saddened to hear about Paul. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of grief. Deepest condolences and love Sue and Ross Boreham
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Dear Sharon Jarrod & Keiron, It was with great sadness that we haerd of Pauls death. Please accept our heartfelt condolences to all o f you. Paul was a true gentleman & his passing will leave such a hole in your lives. May the happy memories, in time, bring you comfort & may you feel God's arms around you as He cries with you. Love & prayers, Barb & Des Woodward.
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There are no words that can express our sadness when we heard of the loss of Paul. One of the nicest guys you would hope to meet. We have wonderful memories of the times we shared together. May the memories you have and cherish bring you inner strength. I know he will always live within your heart. Love always Helen, David and Family
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Dear Sharon, Jarrod & Kieran, Our sincere sympathies on your loss of husband and father, Paul. We remember many good times and lots of laughter at Hughesdale when all of the children were small. Our love and thoughts go out to you all at this incredibly sad time. Airlie, John, Holly, Allister & Sophie
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Dear Sharon, Jarrod, Kieran and families. We were very sad to hear of Paul's passing; our impression of Paul was that of an honest man; 'what you saw was what you got'. He loved life and his family. He will be sadly missed, our thoughts and prayers are with you and may God bless and comfort you all.
Dear Sharon , Jarrod and Kieran, No words we can express will fill the hole in your lives, however we send you love at this time and pray that your memories of Paul will live on within you and his love will continue to uphold you through this time. Blessings to you Andrea and Malcolm.
Sharon, It was with great sadness that we read that Paul has passed away Cheryl and I– and all our family (now including 12 grandkids !!) – express our deepest sympathies at this truely untimely, emotional and unbelievable event. Over the years Paul and I experienced many great times together - Best man at my Wedding, swimming, water polo, spearfishing, Europe, late night fish and chips at Cheltenham - all so good and will remain in the memory bank forever!! - This event just does not make sense. Please give our condolences to Margaret, Ted and all the families. God Bless.
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Dear Sharon, Jarrod and Keiran we were saddened to hear of your loss. Paul was a true gentleman who touched the lives of so many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Don & Ruth
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Gentle, character, integrity and professional, just some of the fine qualities that spring to mind when one remembers Paul. RIP
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I will remember Paul as thoughtful, considerate and an incredibly professional colleague. He always provided support and advice during difficult times, sharing his work and personal experiences when I needed a different perspective. His sudden loss is hard to accept and has had a significant impact on all of us at La Trobe University. Much love and strength to the family during this difficult time.
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Paul was a much respected colleague and more importantly friend during our time at Landlink / Opteon. He was a pleasure to work with and we enjoyed many laughs, as well as him passing on his extensive property knowledge. My sincere condolences to all of Pauls family.
I am glad to have known Paul through working with him at La Trobe University. He was a great guy. He made a positive difference personally and professionally. I will long remember his humour, his unique laugh, his attitude towards work and life, his conversation and his support. I'd like to offer my sympathy to all his family and friends. I will not forget Paul. (Craig, Space Planner, La Trobe University).
Hi Sharon & Family I was lucky to share an office with Paul when he first joined the University and got to know him quite well sharing many stories about work, life and family. Paul was one of life's genuine good guys, extremely likeable, loyal, trustworthy and a good friend & confidante. I will personally miss him a great deal and laughs/banter we shared. Please accept my sincere condolences and may he rest in peace. Dermot x
I sat near Paul when I first joined La Trobe last year and found him to be a gentle, caring soul with a quick wit. Since moving offices I haven't chatted with him nearly as often which saddens me now. There is no doubt his presence is missed at work and we will remember him fondly. My heart goes out to Sharon, Jarrod and Kieran at this difficult time. It was a privilege to be a part of the funeral service this week and to witness first hand the love and strength the extended family shares. This gives comfort that the difficult times ahead will be made easier through the ongoing care and support you can all share and I have no doubt that would make Paul very proud and will be a fitting legacy for a wonderful human being.
Celebrating the life of a good man and mourning his passing with all his family and friends, he will be so very missed at LTU.
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Dear Sharon, We offer our sincere condolences. Our love and prayers will be with you and your extended family in the days, weeks and months ahead. love, Anne and Sonny
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Paul's passing last month. I haven't worked at LTU very frequently this year, but last year I would chat with Paul most days, he was always up for a chat and a laugh. He had a great, positive, sometimes dry perspective on things, I liked his sense of humour. He would have a chuckle with a twinkle in his eye if we were lamenting 'the establishment' or Murphy's law. Paul helped me out a number of times when I needed help with my my bike's gears or brakes and we would share cycling stories, such a generous and friendly character. He always humoured me and encouraged me even though I was a much more slack cyclist than he was. I remember he told me of his and Sharon's excitement of the weddings of both sons last year, and told me how beautiful the weddings were and what a good time everyone had at them. LTU have lost a lovely friend and colleague, and to Paul's friends family, close and extended, I'm thinking of you and sending you strength. What a lovely fellow your partner and dad was (and son and brother and uncle etc etc too, I'm sure).
Suddenly on 9th September 2014..Husband of Sharon, Father of Jarrod and Kieran, Father in Law of Kristina & Em.Son of Margaret & Ted, Brother of Damian and Shane.We will remember his love for his family and his passion and enthusiasm for his work, colleagues and neighbours. His loss is devastating. View full tribute
I am deeply saddened by the loss of my colleague and friend Paul. Paul often helped me put thing in perspective when workload becomes unbearable. He is one of very few in the office I can talk to about food and latest hip restaurants like Vue de Monde! He loved his life, his work, his food and most of all his family. I will miss my friend dearly. Read full message here.
Rondel and I were shocked to hear the news.i can't imagine what if would be like other than devastating. We both send or love and condolences. Love to you all6 Read full message here.
Dear Sharon, Jarrod, Keiran and families, Ross and I were so saddened to hear about Paul. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of grief. Deepest condolences and love Sue and Ross Boreham
Dear Sharon Jarrod & Keiron, It was with great sadness that we haerd of Pauls death. Please accept our heartfelt condolences to all o f you. Paul was a true gentleman & his passing will leave such a hole in your lives. May the happy memories, in time, bring you comfort & may you feel God's arms around you as He cries with you. Love & prayers, Barb & Des Woodward.
There are no words that can express our sadness when we heard of the loss of Paul. One of the nicest guys you would hope to meet. We have wonderful memories of the times we shared together. May the memories you have and cherish bring you inner strength. I know he will always live within your heart. Love always Helen, David and Family
Dear Sharon, Jarrod & Kieran, Our sincere sympathies on your loss of husband and father, Paul. We remember many good times and lots of laughter at Hughesdale when all of the children were small. Our love and thoughts go out to you all at this incredibly sad time. Airlie, John, Holly, Allister & Sophie
Dear Sharon, Jarrod, Kieran and families. We were very sad to hear of Paul's passing; our impression of Paul was that of an honest man; 'what you saw was what you got'. He loved life and his family. He will be sadly missed, our thoughts and prayers are with you and may God bless and comfort you all. Read full message here.
Dear Sharon , Jarrod and Kieran, No words we can express will fill the hole in your lives, however we send you love at this time and pray that your memories of Paul will live on within you and his love will continue to uphold you through this time. Blessings to you Andrea and Malcolm. Read full message here.
Sharon, It was with great sadness that we read that Paul has passed away Cheryl and I– and all our family (now including 12 grandkids !!) – express our deepest sympathies at this truely untimely, emotional and unbelievable event. Over the years Paul and I experienced many great times together - Best man at my Wedding, swimming, water polo, spearfishing, Europe, late night fish and chips at Cheltenham - all so good and will remain in the memory bank forever!! - This event just does not make sense. Please give our condolences to Margaret, Ted and all the families. God Bless.
Dear Sharon, Jarrod and Keiran we were saddened to hear of your loss. Paul was a true gentleman who touched the lives of so many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Don & Ruth
Gentle, character, integrity and professional, just some of the fine qualities that spring to mind when one remembers Paul. RIP
I will remember Paul as thoughtful, considerate and an incredibly professional colleague. He always provided support and advice during difficult times, sharing his work and personal experiences when I needed a different perspective. His sudden loss is hard to accept and has had a significant impact on all of us at La Trobe University. Much love and strength to the family during this difficult time. View full message
Paul was a much respected colleague and more importantly friend during our time at Landlink / Opteon. He was a pleasure to work with and we enjoyed many laughs, as well as him passing on his extensive property knowledge. My sincere condolences to all of Pauls family. Read full message here.
I am glad to have known Paul through working with him at La Trobe University. He was a great guy. He made a positive difference personally and professionally. I will long remember his humour, his unique laugh, his attitude towards work and life, his conversation and his support. I'd like to offer my sympathy to all his family and friends. I will not forget Paul. (Craig, Space Planner, La Trobe University). Read full message here.
Hi Sharon & Family I was lucky to share an office with Paul when he first joined the University and got to know him quite well sharing many stories about work, life and family. Paul was one of life's genuine good guys, extremely likeable, loyal, trustworthy and a good friend & confidante. I will personally miss him a great deal and laughs/banter we shared. Please accept my sincere condolences and may he rest in peace. Dermot x Read full message here.
I sat near Paul when I first joined La Trobe last year and found him to be a gentle, caring soul with a quick wit. Since moving offices I haven't chatted with him nearly as often which saddens me now. There is no doubt his presence is missed at work and we will remember him fondly. My heart goes out to Sharon, Jarrod and Kieran at this difficult time. It was a privilege to be a part of the funeral service this week and to witness first hand the love and strength the extended family shares. This gives comfort that the difficult times ahead will be made easier through the ongoing care and support you can all share and I have no doubt that would make Paul very proud and will be a fitting legacy for a wonderful human being. Read full message here.
Celebrating the life of a good man and mourning his passing with all his family and friends, he will be so very missed at LTU. View full message
Fay SterlingDear Sharon, We offer our sincere condolences. Our love and prayers will be with you and your extended family in the days, weeks and months ahead. love, Anne and Sonny Read full message here.
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Paul's passing last month. I haven't worked at LTU very frequently this year, but last year I would chat with Paul most days, he was always up for a chat and a laugh. He had a great, positive, sometimes dry perspective on things, I liked his sense of humour. He would have a chuckle with a twinkle in his eye if we were lamenting 'the establishment' or Murphy's law. Paul helped me out a number of times when I needed help with my my bike's gears or brakes and we would share cycling stories, such a generous and friendly character. He always humoured me and encouraged me even though I was a much more slack cyclist than he was. I remember he told me of his and Sharon's excitement of the weddings of both sons last year, and told me how beautiful the weddings were and what a good time everyone had at them. LTU have lost a lovely friend and colleague, and to Paul's friends family, close and extended, I'm thinking of you and sending you strength. What a lovely fellow your partner and dad was (and son and brother and uncle etc etc too, I'm sure). Read full message here.