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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Paul Maynard MD, 69 years old, born on September 14, 1951, and passed away on January 21, 2021. We will remember him forever.
January 23
January 23
In loving memory of a life well lived!

They say time heals a broken heart, but what do they know? The pain and heartache we felt of your sudden and untimely departure come rushing back everytime your anniversary comes around.

It is so difficult to live without you! Doc, your loss is so profound.

No one spread more love in one lifetime than you did.
"The song is ended but the melody lingers on." – Irving Berlin.
Lately, you have been saying a lot to me. At first, I could not figure it out, but one thing i knew for sure is that you were serious. It was only last week on our
most recent encounter that I realised that you had adopted dad's style. When you spoke to me, you not only looked like him but you sat like him. I wondered if he was speaking through you. The good thing is I got the message you delivered, and I have to say that you are absolutely right. Please continue to watch over us.

"Well done, good and faithful servant.
You have been faithful over a little;
  I will set you over much.
Enter into the joy of your master."– Matthew 25:21

Always in our hearts
Always on our minds.

Until we meet again, continue to Rest in Eternal Peace.
Your loving siblings, nieces, cousins, former patients, colleagues, best and true friends, grandchildren, godchildren, appreciative tennants and neighbors.
January 21
January 21
"Age does not wither you, nor custom stale your infinite variety". Hi Bro, time has flown, but thank God the memories remain and return unbidden, sometimes at the most inopportune moments. You are unique and irreplaceable. Remembering you today, on the anniversary of your sunset with love and gratitude. ♥ 
September 14, 2023
September 14, 2023
⚓❤️
Dear Doc:

If the rumor that you sneeze anytime someone shouts your name is accurate, you must be out of tissues. What would Paul do? is a common question. What may Paul respond? Paul would never have approved of such. Never would Paul have done it. That is how things will be since you are unique, significant, the apple of our eyes, your wise opinion really mattered, and your word was valuable currency. Fortunately, you have plenty of Kleenex since you are in Heaven, a place where you have everything you need.

We are giving you our most sincere and warmest Happy Birthday in Heaven wishes today.
Despite your heavenly home, we still remember you on your special day and honor the extraordinary person you were. We appreciate you leading by example and leaving those permanent foot impressions in the sand. We wish our beloved brother, our dearest friend, confidant, father, mentor, uncle, cousin, colleague, grandfather, landlord, plumber, electrician, educator, philanthropist, willing and generous giver, and doctor, a happy birthday in heaven. We miss you and wish you were here to share in the celebration with us, but we find solace in the knowledge that you are keeping an eye on us from above. You will never leave our thoughts, prayers, or hearts. We shall always love and remember you. 

As you celebrate your heavenly birthday filled with pleasure and love, listen to the angels' happy birthday melodies. You are adored and missed in our hearts forever. We shall cherish the wonderful memories we enjoyed with you as family, friends, neighbors, cousins, clients, coworkers, tenants, and so on. Happy Heavenly Birthday, Paul, as we all exclaim when you open the windows of heaven and beam that contagious smile that is your trademark. Ah, good and faithful servant, well done!

Mom, Dad, Gorgeous, Charles, Brai, and the others are in our thoughts.
Xoxoxo o
September 13, 2023
September 13, 2023
Hey Bro, another year has passed, and so much has happened. You would have had so much to say, but such things don't trouble you anymore. Your loss is still felt acutely, time has barely numbed the pain. It will only disappear when we meet again. I salute you on your birthday. Don't worry about not being able to celebrate, I will do you proud. I will forever love and miss you. Continue to rest in eternal peace. ♥ 
January 21, 2023
January 21, 2023
Bro, Your memory is a blessing. You were always ready to help. It didn't matter what one's social standing was; you would still help that person. You never gave up on the outcasts of society, despite the fact that such actions were detrimental to you. You weren't embarrassed to express ignorance when you didn't know something. You were so genuine and sincere. You always had an idea, a response, encouraging words, and a resolution. You just knew how to uplift and motivate people. Nobody can take your place. You served as a walking manual. You effectively knew how to do everything, including how to wire an electrical system, build a house, maintain a lawn, plant vegetables, and more. You showed compassion and intervened when others refused to bandage wounds and resorted to amputating limbs. You never prioritized money over other things. You would still see your patients even if they had no money, and you refused to evict your tenants who could not afford to pay because of a loss of income.You can never be replaced or duplicated. Rest in Eternal Peace. Forever missed and loved, Your sisters, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, sons, cousins, close friends, patients, colleagues, well wishers et al.
October 23, 2022
October 23, 2022
Hey Bro, I suppose by now you and B are running, skipping and praising God. He has set your spirits free to sing praises to his name Alleluia!
September 14, 2022
September 14, 2022
Birthday Wishes to Our Brother in Heaven!

Today, September 14th, 2022, Dr. Paul Maynard celebrates his 71st birthday. Though he has been in heaven for more than a year, we feel lucky that God gave him to us for 69 years. We miss him daily, pray for his peaceful afterlife, and join the angels in wishing him a happy 71st birthday! Happy birthday Paul!
From your sisters: Millie, Brenda, Bernice, Inita, Eloise, and Prisca L.
Children: John and Paul Jr
Grandchildren: Celine and Veo
Nieces: Gillian, Jeanelle, and Prisca C.
Stepdaughter: Tanya
September 14, 2022
September 14, 2022
What a great man!
      
Second, happy birthday in heaven to our beloved, lovely brother, Dr Paul V. Maynard, AKA Doc.

As always, we are praising your virtues and remembering the wonderful, special occasions we have had together.

Thank God for providing us with Paul for as long as he did, we are all saying in unison.
As you encouraged, advised, and inspired us, you gave us many priceless lessons. Your imprints will serve as a road map for us all as we travel through life.
Even though you weren't in politics, you were helpful and liked to please others. You approached every situation with a fresh viewpoint and practical, realistic answers.
You were a one-of-a-kind trailblazer, superhuman, and philanthropist, my brother.
Who else goes out of their way to lend money to friends and complete strangers without expecting anything in return? Who else lets tenants live in their apartments for free when they have no income, inspite of their own financial hardships?
(You have always maintained that evictions are callous), Who else treats individuals for free who lacked insurance and were financially unable to pay? As a Doctor, you kept your charges minimal and reasonable, making house calls, tending to wounds.

You inspired and motivated social outcasts who were deemed undesirable.

You were a sincere, honest, decent, kind, sagacious, respector of self and all others, god-fearing, diligent man, an awesome brother and sincere friend. We could always count on you.

In your lifetime, you had many hats to wear, and you never once grumbled. You were a constructor, and you constructed your office, your home, and your apartment buildings. You worked as a doctor of medicine. You were many things to many people: a high school teacher, a plumber, a gardener, a good listener, a willing shoulder to lean on, a problem-solver, a counselor, a cheergiver, a motivator, a supporter, a mechanic, and a true and sincere friend.

Our sincerest desire for you today is that you were still present. Happy Heavenly Birthday. Everyone in your life—your sisters, brothers, kids, grandkids, best friends, well-wishers, coworkers, nieces, nephews, and other relatives—sends their love and gratitude to you.
You will always be included in our blessings calculations twice!

Rest in Eternal Peace, Doc!
January 28, 2022
January 28, 2022
On January 21st, the one-year anniversary of Paul's passing, we shared the following tribute to him in The Virgin Islands Daily News. The piece was published on page 9 of the paper and is as follows:

“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love” (1Corinthians 13:13). When God grants you the privilege of a brother you have been blessed with an irreplaceable gift. Our brother, uncle, father, grandfather, and stepfather, Dr. Paul V. Maynard, died one year ago today. Paul was the nucleus of our family. He possessed many beautiful qualities, the most important of which was kindness. We, his sisters, have an unbreakable bond with him. He has passed on, but the memories of the joys we shared will always outweigh the anguish of losing him. We love him and miss him every day.
Rest in peace dear brother!
Sisters: Millie, Brenda, Bernice, Inita, Eloise, and Prisca L.
Nieces: Gillian, Jenelle, and Prisca C.
Son: John
Grandchildren; Celine and Veo
Stepdaughter: Tanya
January 4, 2022
January 4, 2022
This month marks the one-year anniversary of Paul’s passing. His memory evokes many emotions for us, his sisters. To sum it up, we miss him very much. Every week this month I will include a song, featured on YouTube, that gives us solace. This week it is an old song from The Hollies; He Ain’t Heavy, He is My Brother.
You can listen to the song on YouTube by searching for The Hollies; He Ain’t Heavy, He is My Brother.
The second song that I chose is titled Daniel by Elton John also on YouTube.
The third song is Gone Too Soon written by Larry Grossman and Buz Kohan and sung by Michael Jackson.




September 16, 2021
September 16, 2021
Birthday wishes to Paul from Inita

Happy Birthday to a very special man, Dr. Paul V. Maynard, who to us, knew everything, had all the answers, had the power to motivate everyone, had a heart of gold, gave sound advice, would always lend a helping hand, was ambitious, proud but very humble. Yet, he was never ashamed to admit that he does not know it all, and would always ask questions to be made wise.

“I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought, and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories.” —Leo Buscaglia

Paul, your passing still hurts. We miss you and will continue to love you and cherish the precious memories. Every day, we add another gem to your archive. There is so much good stuff. We sometimes ask ourselves how one man could have been so multi-talented and gifted.
There was:
Paul, The Medical Doctor,
Paul, The Plumber, 
Paul, The Electrician,
Paul, The Builder, 
Paul, The True Friend,
Paul, The Painter, 
Paul, The Mechanic,
Paul, The Perfect Big Brother,
Paul, The Doting Father,
Paul The giver, 
Paul The Math and Science expert 
Paul, The man in Control
Paul, The Forgiver, and Uplifter.
Even if one had no reputation, nor class, Paul defied everyone, uplifted him or her, and made him or her a somebody. Paul looked for the good in everyone, including those who only saw him for what he had.

That's how big Dr. Paul V Maynard was. We are so proud, fortunate, and blessed to have had him in our lives. We will continue to hold him in high esteem, and we will always love him.

Happy Heavenly Birthday, Doctor Paul, AKA bro. Rest in Eternal peace and continue to enjoy Heaven and wear your well-deserved crown!
Endless love from your loving sisters, brothers, son, nieces, nephews, cousins, colleagues, close friends, and well-wishers.

September 13, 2021
September 13, 2021
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR GUARDIAN ANGEL!!

On September 14th, 1951, our dearest brother, uncle, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Dr. Paul Vendel Maynard, was born. We were blessed to have had him for 69 years. Though he went to heaven on January 21st, 2021, we are celebrating his birthday today because we love and miss him. Brothers are gifts not chosen by man but bestowed by God. Many know Paul as a physician in the St. Thomas community for many years, but to us he was an irreplaceable and beloved family member. Paul has left many indelible, positive influences on our lives. We celebrate his birth today. Happy Birthday brother, uncle, father, grandfather, and great grandfather!!
From sisters: Millie, Brenda, Bernice, Inita, Eloise, and Prisca.
Son: John
Nieces: Prisca C., Jeanelle, and Gillian.
Grandchildren: Celine and Veo.
Great-grandchildren: Carleen, Justine, and John Jr.
Stepdaughter: Tanya

February 19, 2021
February 19, 2021
The passing of my friend Dr. Paul Maynard brought both stress and sorrow to my life. When death comes, there is that painful loneliness which time soothes, but does not fill. As friends such as Paul pass on, the journey in life becomes lonely and painful too. Such loss is so difficult to live with. Meanwhile, there is some hope too. God has promised that one day, despite the present terror it brings to the human life, death itself will die. 

Sincere condolences are extended to Dr. Paul V. Maynard’s family and friends, as we wonder and stress over his passing. May we, as Dr. Maynard did, reach out and touch the lives of others. So that when we too come to die, our lives will be remembered by those we touched. And, we will find inspiration in that hope, that there will be new life and a joy of living, after God’s ending of that cruel, warping death.
February 19, 2021
February 19, 2021
Thank you for your many years of service to this community as a public health physician and in private practice.  Many years ago you were one of very few physicians that accepted Medicare payments for services rendered. This was an invaluable service to our seniors with limited resources. Your empathetic mannerisms drew many to your practice.

You had your share of life’s ups and downs so God has seen it fit to take you home to be with him; where there is no sorrow and no pain. You are missed. Rest in eternal peace!

Joycelyn Forbes and Laura Forbes
February 18, 2021
February 18, 2021
From Mrs Mariney Newton and family.

Heartfelt sympathy to the family of the late Dr Paul Maynard.

My earliest recollection of Paul is that he was a brilliant scholar, conscientious, hard working, caring and a devoted family man, who took care of his parents and siblings. It was little wonder then that his chosen career was that of a medical doctor.

His passing has left a void, but be assured that our God is faithful and will never leave you nor forsake you. He will sustain you in this your time of sorrow, be comforted.

May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Mariney Newton
Zion village
Nevis.
February 17, 2021
February 17, 2021
My dear friend Paul I miss you humor, laughter and most of all your brilliance.
I will always remember your simple, brilliant professional explanation of medical information given to the public on our radio program on WGOD "Talk about your Health " I will always remember how I relied on you to explain diseases and or illnesses that I did not understand. I miss those intense discussions. I know you were a praying man and know you are with Jesus and his Angels . RIP my friend, until we meet again.
February 17, 2021
February 17, 2021
Uncle,

It's such a struggle to try and encapsulate in words the influence you had on my life and what a loss your passing is. You taught me so much about life- from how to change my brakes and tile a floor to how to trust myself and make the necessary decisions. With every lesson there was a joke or a smile to let me know that you were in my corner rooting me on no matter what.

I feel rudderless now that you are gone but I will continue to use the knowledge, life lessons, and wisdom that you imparted in me for the rest of my days. You will never be forgotten. 

Love Gillie
February 17, 2021
February 17, 2021
To The Family of Dr Paul Maynard
From: Augustine Merchant CSM and Family (Including Lucina Jeffers/Pinney )

The great American poet and educator, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in one of his seminal works, " The ladder of St Augustine", immortalized the following quotation, " The height of great men reached and kept were not attained by sudden flights but they, while their companion slept were toiling upward in the night." I am certain if Longfellow were alive today, he would have penned those words to epitomize the life of Dr Paul Maynard.

Dr Maynard was born and grew up in the rural and agrarian community of Zion. Like all the other children of his era, he assisted his parent in all the farming activities they were engaged in. However, young Paul was dreaming and aspiring "Big". He wanted to be a medical doctor. This lofty aspiration was unheard of in Zion, a village that was pregnant with latent potential but was yet to give birth.
Hard work and dedication saw him successfully completed his medical studies. This was a proud moment not only for his family and friends but the entire village. This phenomenal achievement was notable and was important and it was at this stage many of the young persons in the village began to really believe in themselves and had as their mantra, " Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can be achieved" ( With hard work)

Dr Maynard was a wonderful person. I remember after I left school in the 1970's I would visit St Thomas every summer. No trip to St Thomas was completed unless I visit him. He always wanted to know what my future plans were and when I was going off to Study.

At this challenging time, I would like on behalf of my family and all our fellow villagers in Zion to extend to Dr Maynard's family and friends our deepest condolences. We feel your loss. Even he will not be with us in the living flesh his spirit, memory, and legacy will live on.

It was Shakespeare in one of his plays penned these unforgettable lines. 'All the world a stage and all men and women players. They have their entrance and exit."

You played your part well Dr Maynard. RIP

Augustine Merchant CSM



February 16, 2021
February 16, 2021
TRIBUTE: TO THE FAMILY OF DR. PAUL V. MAYNARD
From
Dr. & Mrs. Howard Newton.
Geoff Newton & family.
Greg Newton & family.

Paul Maynard was one of my brightest students at New River School in Nevis. He absorbed new knowledge and welcomed challenges with great anticipation.

Not surprisingly, he became the first medical doctor born in Zion Village. Actually, he set the bar for his siblings to follow in the medical profession. He was a trend-setter.

Dr. Maynard was an excellent medical practitioner, but he never forgot his early days and the people who helped him. He attended to my aging mother Inez, and my in-laws (when they visited from Montserrat) with much pride and joy. He also made home visits. We are all indebted to him for his services to us and the entire community.

Our family will miss him dearly and our condolences go out to his entire family. May his Soul Rest In Eternal Peace.

Dr. & Mrs. Howard Newton.
Geoff Newton & family.
Greg Newton & family.
February 15, 2021
February 15, 2021
My Dear Friend Bernice,

I am still shocked that Paul has passed on to be with our Heavenly Father so soon. When I spoke to him shortly before he was hospitalized, he was optimistic that he would soon be having a better life. Well...indeed he has. I must believe that he is in a better place now. He was very caring and devoted to family, not just his own, as he was also a dear friend to my mom - may her soul Rest In Peace. We had nice meaningful chats from time to time and I knew him as having a voice of wisdom. I am so sorry for your loss and I pray that you and your siblings will continue to band together in love as Paul would have you do. I deeply admire the tight bond you share with your siblings. May God continue to comfort and guide you all and may Paul’s soul Rest in Eternal Peace. 

Your friend,
Denise Martin
February 14, 2021
February 14, 2021
Hold On To The Memories!

Dear Inita and family:

In a moment like this, one realizes that it’s very hard to express the deepest feelings that can be felt.
There are no words to make the sadness go away completely, but have faith that comfort will surely come. No words can adequately celebrate a life that was so richly lived and touched the lives of so many.
But maybe, just maybe, that sweet responsibility doesn’t need an abundance of words. It will be lovingly taken care of by holding on to every blessing that was given and by the warmth of so many precious memories. Your Paul is gone, but every memory truly does live on.  Everything you shared is there. The bonds that endeared you to each other cannot be broken; they can only get stronger, so hold them in your hearts forever.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.

With deepest sympathy,
Thelma Hunkins and family!
February 11, 2021
February 11, 2021
Dr. Maynard was an inspiration, a mentor, advisor, and dear friend. I recognized and cherished his genius, wry and sardonic sense of humor, storytelling, observations on life, his generosity, caring, and his knowledge of healing through medicine and prayer. He was as comfortable discussing the latest medical research as he was arguing about cricket and baseball or explaining how to complete repairs on a home. He was a true Renaissance man who recited Shakespeare as easily as he sang calypso songs or discussed the history of Nevis-St. Kitts. He touched my life in many ways and I will forever think of our friendship as a precious gift. I hope that his legacy will inspire and motivate each of us. May his name be a blessing.
February 8, 2021
February 8, 2021
It was a sad day for me and I am sure for many of us when we learned of the passing of Paul Maynard. I reflect on those early days in the 1960's when as young boys we dared to dream of achievement, of aspiring to great things, of building our community. We were children of privilege, chosen from so many to receive a secondary education. We knew it and we were often reminded of it and the island of Nevis looked to us to lead, to build, to transform our little Nevis. 

Paul and I were regularly among the early arrivals at school. We roamed the classrooms to scrutinize the marksheets. We discussed our ambitions and of course, life as we saw it at that time.

I remember that smile; that look of welcome as we greeted each other. He would say, "Parry how things? Bauy I am making out."

We taught at the Charlestown Secondary School (CSS) upon graduating, before pursuing training overseas: Paul to Mona to pursue a course in the medical field; I to Cave Hill. Paul eventually emigrated to the Virgin Islands. I returned home but we never lost touch.

He remained for me a somewhat quiet person; a great listener, yet pretty direct with his point of view. He was warm and kind hearted and was always willing to be of service to his fellow man.

Paul was very ambitious. He would have wanted to be at the top of his profession. So did all of us but in these small islands the opportunities were not always available. Then there was the matter of family obligations and all those pressures associated with small communities.

He gave of his best to his friends, his patients and his associates. Time is relentless; it wears you down and out. The great Shakespeare casts life as a play. You frolic on stage; you play the roles assigned to you and you depart to be succeeded by another. Paul has played his part. He did his best as he saw it and now he is graduated to the more serene pastures, away from the turmoil and cares of this world. He leaves behind his loving family, dear friends and many who miss him dearly.

In time dear friend, in time may we meet again with that warm smile and the grace of God in our hearts.
February 7, 2021
February 7, 2021
Reflections on High School

It did not happen by luck or chance. Paul, your achievement over 4 years at top of the form was due to sheer tenacity and hard work. You did not rely on the natural gift. You chose to put in those extra hours to ensure nothing but success.
‘Twas no surprise to others who vied for the spot but fell short every time. You gained the admiration of friend, foe and most of all, family. The family had an inkling that there was a mission in mind, a goal in view to reach the pinnacle, come what may. You inspired all - your siblings, cousins and peers who also carved out their own paths. 
Success beyond high school was inevitable and your contribution to the community will not be forgotten. That was the culmination of your daunting adventure, one that took time and precision since few mistakes were allowed. You did it, Paul, and to me in particular, you were an inspiration from the moment we stood on stage to receive top prizes in Forms III and IV. Never would I forget that proud moment or the great joy in showing each other our prizes. True grit and determination always won the day.
May you rest in eternal peace. Heartfelt condolences to the entire family.

Sylvia
February 2, 2021
February 2, 2021
You are blessed if you have a brother who treats you as an extension of himself. Nothing is too good or too much trouble. He shares your triumphs and your disappointments, and tries to fight your battles even when you are grown.
In return, you do your best to reciprocate, to be a listening ear, a calming influence, a cheerleader in dire times, a peace maker, an enabler, and Bro, you know I have tried.
Well Bro,we have come to the end of our journey in the physical world, and it has been a blast, but God's timing is always accurate. I am grateful that you knew and loved Him, and that Almighty God has seen fit to retire you from your labours.
Rest in eternal peace my brother, and bask in the infinite joys of our Lord until we meet again. I love you, I appreciate you, I will miss you forever.
Your sister
Dr Brenda Maynard
February 1, 2021
February 1, 2021
Tribute to Paul from Bernice

My dear loving brother Paul, I am so sad and heartbroken over your unexpected passing. You have always been a loving brother who always cared and supported me unconditionally through thick and thin. I can always count on your support. You have assisted me tremendously in effectively making the right decision.

Bro, you are a Godsent. Not many persons were blessed like me with a bigger brother that they can look up to. Paul, you were my trusted mentor and best friend, my greatest inspiration and motivator. You successfully motivated me when I needed motivation. That's why, when I count my blessings, I count you twice!

I feel very blessed to have you for my brother, and to have had you so actively engaged in my life. I will continue to thank God that I had a brother like you, and for the good times we had together, whether running errands, having lunch, or just going for a drive to Nazareth and back.

It breaks my heart to know that we will never be able to use each other as a sounding board ever again. I regret that there will be no more phone calls from you to inquire about my health, how I am doing and when I would be coming back home. I will never have the opportunity to prepare for you the delicious meals that you loved.

Paul, I did not expect you to be gone so soon, and it really hurts. I miss you so much, and I know I would miss you even more in the coming days, weeks, months and years. Although I do not understand why our Heavenly Father has called you home so soon, I do know that you have worked very hard all your life, and as hard as it is to accept, God said it is time for your eternal rest.

I love you Paul. You will be forever in my heart.
Rest in eternal peace. God will take care of you.
Your loving sister,
Bernice.

January 31, 2021
January 31, 2021
I first met Dr. Maynard during the late eighties. I was completing my Master’s in Nursing. After one conversation with him, he told me that I should go to medical school and become a doctor. It was very complimentary coming from him. Now, many years later, I am becoming a doctor, but in nursing. Dr. Maynard was a brilliant man, but also a person of integrity and one who passionately cared for others. He will be greatly missed.
January 29, 2021
January 29, 2021
Uncle Paul, I have loved you since the day that I learned that you are my uncle. I remember when you visited us in Chicago, and you brought me my favorite toy – Barbie. Though I loved Barbie dolls, I took the doll, admired it for a while, then began to talk to you. I dominated the conversation, never giving mom a chance to converse with you. Mom said that I stared at you, studied your face, and when you picked me up I framed your face with my little hands. I wanted to absorb every essence of your presence because I loved you so much. I am proud to call you uncle.

Thank you for being my mentor. Thank you for supporting my endeavors over the years. Thank you for listening to me talk about topics that are juvenile and boring to adults - you have never indicated that I was boring you. Thank you for helping me to recognize the power of my voice. Thank you for helping me to develop healthy self-worth and to recognize my value as a young woman. I promise that I will make you proud. I will honor your legacy.
I will miss you uncle. Rest in peace.
Little Prisca

January 28, 2021
January 28, 2021
My Person
On the journey of life, every human has his/her person. Your person is that one individual who supports you regardless of the circumstance. Your person always has the solution to every challenge. Your person lives by example. Your person, in your view, is indestructible, strong, irreplaceable, trustworthy, wise, compassionate, and above all, dependable and kind. Paul, you remain my person.
You taught me to show mercy and to be patient with people, especially under strenuous circumstances. You showed me how to turn the other cheek with grace, to always do my best, and to respect people. Paul, you have taught me that worth does not determine value - every person is valuable, and that personal growth is a necessary process in the human experience. 
Paul, you have gone too soon. When you called on Monday, I had no idea that was the last time that I would hear your voice. Life is incredibly fragile. I thank you for being my person. I will miss your counsel. I will miss your presence at my round table. To celebrate your life, we will have stewed beef over rice and vegetables at the round table every third Thursday in August - this was the last meal we shared at my home.
I thank you for being a mentor to me, my sisters, my daughter, and my nieces and nephew. Paul, you are a decent and honorable, brother, father, uncle, husband, and physician. I wish that everyone could have a big brother like you. Only those who truly love you will miss you, grieve for you, and continue your legacy. How would I live without you? We have always been brother and sister; it is who we are. We know each other’s thoughts, and we connect through shared experiences. We planned our futures together. We lived as if our time together was infinite until mortality interrupted our journey.
Your death will never erase my memories of you.
Rest in peace big brother.
Sister Carolyn

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January 23
January 23
In loving memory of a life well lived!

They say time heals a broken heart, but what do they know? The pain and heartache we felt of your sudden and untimely departure come rushing back everytime your anniversary comes around.

It is so difficult to live without you! Doc, your loss is so profound.

No one spread more love in one lifetime than you did.
"The song is ended but the melody lingers on." – Irving Berlin.
Lately, you have been saying a lot to me. At first, I could not figure it out, but one thing i knew for sure is that you were serious. It was only last week on our
most recent encounter that I realised that you had adopted dad's style. When you spoke to me, you not only looked like him but you sat like him. I wondered if he was speaking through you. The good thing is I got the message you delivered, and I have to say that you are absolutely right. Please continue to watch over us.

"Well done, good and faithful servant.
You have been faithful over a little;
  I will set you over much.
Enter into the joy of your master."– Matthew 25:21

Always in our hearts
Always on our minds.

Until we meet again, continue to Rest in Eternal Peace.
Your loving siblings, nieces, cousins, former patients, colleagues, best and true friends, grandchildren, godchildren, appreciative tennants and neighbors.
January 21
January 21
"Age does not wither you, nor custom stale your infinite variety". Hi Bro, time has flown, but thank God the memories remain and return unbidden, sometimes at the most inopportune moments. You are unique and irreplaceable. Remembering you today, on the anniversary of your sunset with love and gratitude. ♥ 
September 14, 2023
September 14, 2023
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Dear Doc:

If the rumor that you sneeze anytime someone shouts your name is accurate, you must be out of tissues. What would Paul do? is a common question. What may Paul respond? Paul would never have approved of such. Never would Paul have done it. That is how things will be since you are unique, significant, the apple of our eyes, your wise opinion really mattered, and your word was valuable currency. Fortunately, you have plenty of Kleenex since you are in Heaven, a place where you have everything you need.

We are giving you our most sincere and warmest Happy Birthday in Heaven wishes today.
Despite your heavenly home, we still remember you on your special day and honor the extraordinary person you were. We appreciate you leading by example and leaving those permanent foot impressions in the sand. We wish our beloved brother, our dearest friend, confidant, father, mentor, uncle, cousin, colleague, grandfather, landlord, plumber, electrician, educator, philanthropist, willing and generous giver, and doctor, a happy birthday in heaven. We miss you and wish you were here to share in the celebration with us, but we find solace in the knowledge that you are keeping an eye on us from above. You will never leave our thoughts, prayers, or hearts. We shall always love and remember you. 

As you celebrate your heavenly birthday filled with pleasure and love, listen to the angels' happy birthday melodies. You are adored and missed in our hearts forever. We shall cherish the wonderful memories we enjoyed with you as family, friends, neighbors, cousins, clients, coworkers, tenants, and so on. Happy Heavenly Birthday, Paul, as we all exclaim when you open the windows of heaven and beam that contagious smile that is your trademark. Ah, good and faithful servant, well done!

Mom, Dad, Gorgeous, Charles, Brai, and the others are in our thoughts.
Xoxoxo o
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BROTHERS

January 5, 2022


Brothers are given by God to help sisters find their way, when life’s path is not very certain, and common sense seems to have strayed.

Brothers are protectors from the harsh realities of life.

They are guiding stars when life’s darkness refuses to give way to light.

Brothers are mentors, regardless of their birth order.

They give unsolicited advice and pick you up when life runs you over.

Brothers provide the perch from which sisters see the world.

In the worst of times and in the best of times it is always great when a sister has a brother.

1st Corinthians 13 New International Version

January 4, 2022


 1. If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 

2.  If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 

If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 

Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 

It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away.

 For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 

10 but when completeness comes, what is in part disappears. 

11 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. 

12 For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.

13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

John 11:25-26

August 7, 2021
 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die.

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