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Paul DARBYSHIRE Obituary

Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday 15 March 2025, aged 65 years. Loved husband and friend of Linda, cherished dad and father-in-law of Mark (deceased), Nick and Leah, Jayne, Tim and Kiera. Playful treasured Pop to, Heidi, George (deceased), Kobe, Mila, Ollie, Oscar, Iggy and Eli. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Taranaki (TSB Bank 15-3948-0365008-080), in honour and memory of Paul. A celebration of Paul's life with Requiem Mass will be held at St Joseph's Catholic Church, 106 Powderham Street, New Plymouth on Friday 21 March 2025 at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation.


Published by Manawatu Standard on Mar. 18, 2025.

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for Paul DARBYSHIRE

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Harvey & Judith Gunn

April 21, 2025

Linda & family
Our sincere sympathy to you all at this time of sadness.

Anna & Kevin Long

April 5, 2025

So sad to hear of Paul's passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you Linda and your family.

Jeanette & Lance Iwikau

April 4, 2025

So sorry to hear of Paul´s passing our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

Susan Learmonth

March 23, 2025

My sincere sympathy sent to you Linda and family. Thinking of you all in the days ahead.

Carmel Telfar

March 22, 2025

Thinking of you Linda at this sad time.

Catherine Donlon

March 21, 2025

Dear Linda and family,
I´m so sorry to read of Paul´s passing.
I was always appreciative of all that you both gave to Passionist Family Groups.
Thoughts and prayers with you x

Viv Hedley

March 21, 2025

Linda & family, so saddened to read that Darby has passed away. Sorry that we won't make it to his funeral as Ivan & I are overseas. I have fond memories of working with you both at Carpet Court Palmerston North. Our deepest sympathy.

Kate & Chris Dench

March 21, 2025

Dear Linda and Family
We were very sorry to hear of the passing of Paul.
Our thoughts and prayers with you all in this sad time.
God Bless Kate & Chris

Paul & Margaret Butterworth

March 21, 2025

Dear Linda & family,
We are saddened to hear the news that your dear Paul has winged his way to heaven. Please accept our deepest sympathy. You have done all you can in supporting him through his illness - and now the gap left in your lives will be immense, but wonderful memories will sustain you. Hugs from us to you all.

Dorothy Bowe

March 20, 2025

Saddened to read of Paul's passing Linda,my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rest Peacefully Paul

Pauline Cooper

March 20, 2025

Dear Linda,
Thinking of you at this time, after reading of Paul's passing - remembering the the last time I spent time with you both in New Plymouth, and of all the times in Palmerston North, Carpet Court.
You will have wonderful happy memories, take care
Pauline Copper (PJ)

Robyn Brooking

March 20, 2025

Karen an Don Armstrong and the entire Darbyshire family,
We were saddened to hear of Paul's passing.
Sorry we are unable to attend his service but our thoughts and love are with you all.
Ann Armstrong, Sue, Robyn & Max, Christine & Neil and families

Marie & Keiran Dwyer

March 20, 2025

Our Deepest Sympathy Linda and your family, Paul was a fine husband and father and always
a good friend. God bless you all. Keiran and Marie

Beryl an Grant Fraser

March 19, 2025

To Linda &Family, We are very sorry to hear that's Paul's journey of many challenges has finished. Treasure your many happy memories and take care of each other.Our thoughts are with you all.Beryl an Grant Fraser

Claire & Martin

March 19, 2025

So sorry for your huge loss Linda. Sending love and hugs.

Paul Kalin

March 19, 2025

So sorry to hear of Paul´s passing.
We won´t be able to attend the service as we are away. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. May Paul Rest In Peace.
Regards Paul & Carol.

Yvonne King

March 19, 2025

Tim & Kiera, Condolensces on the death of your dad, Tim. A very sad time for you all. Yvonne King & Claudia King

Kerry and Paul Hocquard

March 19, 2025

Dear Linda, Nick, Jane, Tim and families, thinking of you all as you take time to grieve your lovely Paul. Deepest sympathies and prayers for you all.

Richard and Grazia Toon

March 19, 2025

It was with great sadness that we learnt of Paul's passing. Our sincere condolences are with Linda and your family as you navigate this very sad time.

Pat & Barb Dombroski

March 19, 2025

Thinking of you Linda and your extended family at this sad time, you will have lots of wonderful memories so treasure them.

Ken & Rosemary Lusby

March 18, 2025

It was with great sadness to read that Paul has passed away.
Our thoughts are with you at this time.

Mark Hayston

March 18, 2025

Deepest sympathies to Linda and Family, Jason Denise and family. Thinking of you all at this time Mark and Kerry Hayston xx

Forrest Family

March 18, 2025

Linda and Family - our prayers are with you, and our deepest condolences. Paul was one of a kind and we will miss his friendship, humour and the twinkle in his eyes. We will especially miss his faith filled wisdom at our Passionist Companions meetings. RIP Paul.

Eileen O'Connor

March 18, 2025

Dear Linda and family,
It is with sadness that I read Paul's obituary in today's paper and offer my deepest sympathy to you all. He was a lovely man whom was well liked in OLOL parish. May he be at rest in the arms of Christ, the Saviour.

Viv and Colin Lozell

March 18, 2025

Condolences to Linda and family, Paul was a great member of the Northern bowling club and was president for many years .
Colin played many bowls with Paul and went to Taranaki fours for a number of years .
You will be sadly missed by many RIP.

Bruce Colgan

March 18, 2025

Condolences to Linda and the wider Darbyshire family. I always enjoyed Paul's company, competitiveness and dry wit when playing with and against him at the West End Bowling Club in New Plymouth. A good bowler, and a better man. R.IP. Paul.

Jason Flynn

March 18, 2025

Condolences to the Darbyshire family from the PN Marist family.
We remember Paul as a kindhearted supporter of our club and proud father of his son Nick playing for the team. I will never forget the exciting adventure Carpet Court Marist undertook right up to the Chatham cup final with Paul coaxing other stores to assist in sponsoring the little team from Palmy to battle against the big boys in Auckland. Rest in Peace Paul.

Vanessa Brendon Birss

March 18, 2025

Condolences to Linda an Family. Jason and Denise thinking of you all at this sad time.

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