Dear Uncle Paul, I have so many beautiful and happy memories from my childhood - with you, Amanda and Jason, when I lived in New Zealand. You were always so kind, funny, patient and wise. You always made me laugh. You always let me come and stay for a sleepover with Amanda when I asked, and didn't mind that we would stay up talking all night. You had a lovely smile. Your whole face lit up when you laughed and your eyes twinkled like you knew all of life's magic and mysteries. You were a gentleman, and always dressed and spoke so well. When I was little, I was in awe of the strong unconditional love you had for Amanda and Jason and how fondly you spoke of them and how proud you were of them. You always felt like a strong, stable, wise and loving Dad to your children. I loved you very much. You were a wonderful Uncle to me, and to my younger sisters, Donna and Emma. When I last visited New Zealand many years ago, for my Dads funeral, you welcomed us into your home and gave us a safe, loving place to stay and grieve. The world was a better place for having you in it. Living in Australia now, I had not seen you for quite a few years, but I have strong memories of you in my heart. Thank you for being you. Thank you for giving me the gift of having Amanda and Jason in my life. You will be missed. May you rest in peace. Much love, Kristy

Dear Uncle Paul, We send all our love to our Catchpole family today. I have wonderful childhood memories of your visits to Australia and our visits to you in NZ. I am so grateful for those times together. We are all deeply saddened by your passing, and I know my Dad especially is feeling your loss. He speaks of you so often and with great affection. May you be at peace. Michele, Patrick, Lauren and Prue Rutter

Uncle Paul I’m so glad that we are able to spend time together last time I was in New Zealand, and my family were able to get to know you. Xander and Daisy have very fond memories of you. We all miss you, Richard, Nicola, Diara, Xander and Daisy

Dear Poppa Paul, Although, I was unable to meet you in person, I am so glad to have had the privilege to meet you virtually. I so enjoyed our emails back and forth and wish I could send you more emails. King will grow up hearing all the wonderful stories about you. You will be greatly missed. Love, Shelby and King

I wish we were able to spend more time together, Poppa Paul. I will miss you a lot. Love you.

Paul was truly a lifelong friend who I shall miss and never forget. Our thoughts are with you all and we will be watching the livestream on Thursday. Tony and Viv Newton

My dearest Dad. The greatest, most brilliant and most handsome man, grandfather and great grandfather. Im going to miss you forever. I absolutely adore you and truly could have not asked for a better Dad. I love you Dad. Love A

Poppa Paul we are going to miss our weekend chats on face time. You were such a nice Poppa. We love and miss you. Love Indigo, Nevada and Zailia xox

You were my rock dad. I miss more as each day. This sadness is horrible but you'd say 'get on with it' so I am. You were an absolute brilliant dad and grandad. Thank you my dad I will miss you more than you could ever have imagined. I just want you back for one last hug and a jolly good talk. You were my rock.... My dad.... I love you.