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A Book of Remembrance

Paul John Evans

13th May 1947 to 16th March 2021

It is with a heavy heart that we must announce the sad passing of our Chairman Paul Evans.

Paul has been a friend, mentor and true inspiration to many throughout his life.

Please join us in sharing your condolences and fond memories which we will share with his family and loved ones.

 The funeral will take place on Wednesday 7th April. It will be a small family affair as per Paul’s wishes. 

A memorial will be held when COVID-19 restriction cease. 

The Family request those who wish to express sympathy, to make a donation to Paul’s favourite charity in his name

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/paul-john-evans

Rest in Peace Paulie – Goodnight Sunshine x

Book Owner: Paige Gladwell

Book Size:  1000 Messages

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Michelle ballard

I’ll always have fond memories of Paul and the funny stories he shared. I had the privilege to work for him for many years and he will always be a character I’ll never forget. The trip around London in his convertible Bentley when the tubes were on strike that took four hours! To the very memorable Christmas parties!  Rest in peace Paulie you will be missed xx …

Judith Payne

Bye-bye, Paul.  I would like to remember you with this photo of your 60th birthday party. The best party ever! It has been nearly fifteen years since we first met and became friends. I always tried my best and wanted to help you to achieve the most memorable events. Although, you always had very high standards, it was a pleasure working with you. And that was because I respected you so much. You were a very generous, kind person. I feel privileged that I got to know you. Thank you so much for everything! I will truly miss you. Rest in Peace, Paul.  Lovely Roz, Charlie and India. My thoughts are with you all at this sad time.   …

Paul Goss

Paul’s interest in his community was exemplary – I worked with him on his support for Christ Church (as a Churchwarden) and his advice, guidance and generosity were invaluable.  Practical, humorous, forgiving of honest errors, and wanting to see results. A good man, well remembered and I am sorry to hear of his death. Paul Goss…

Ian Nicolson

I first met Paul over a beer one Sunday lunchtime with Mike Bentley at a squash club in north London in 1978  (Paul wasn’t playing, but I had been). At that time we were competitors, but both our businesses were very small then. We maintained a friendly competition, as well as inter-company darts challenges at local London pubs – not always so friendly – what we did back then! Subsequently we cooperated on some parts of the business in UK and continental Europe, while competing in other areas. He was building Traneuro and I was running northAmerican, UK. More importantly, we became friends. Paul had a passion for the international moving industry (and the many great people in it) beyond anyone else I have ever met. He built a great business with Transeuro, that was was the envy of many competitors, me included. At that time (when I was running northAmerican in the US), we were competitors, but we always maintained contact and we were always friends on a personal level. In later years, we continued to compete, until I retired from the international relocation business in 2003. Later, Paul decided to invest in Interdean/Interconex and asked me to…

Dale Collins

Paul was a remarkable man whose impact and legacy shall forever be remembered by an industry of which he became an icon, and to his family, friends and colleagues that worked with him throughout the world.  Paul’s friendship, support, sense of humor, and passion was contagious.  The years we worked together are among the fondest of my career, and I am grateful to him for the opportunity he afforded me and for the amazing experiences that we had together.  He will be missed by so many, and we have all been blessed to have known him.  Paul was living proof that anyone can achieve their dreams and aspirations if they work hard, have faith and trust in God no matter the circumstances and no matter the setbacks.  Paul is now with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and is very likley moving heaven and earth for yet another client.  …

Mel Winkworth

Reading through the condolences, it is no surprise at how much he touched peoples lives either as a friend, colleague or mentor. I met Paul in 2007 on one of the FIDI conferences, however, it was only in the last year that we actually worked together, well, we mainly exchanged stories over a cuppa, but he was a character that inspired on every level. You will be greatly missed Paul, but what a legacy you leave behind! …

Mark Costa-Rising

Paul was a friend, a mentor, a boss and a truly ispirational leader It was an honour and a privelge to work with and learn from him He will be missed and he will also be remembered dearly forevermore We send our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to India, Charlie and all of his family x RIP Sunshine Mark & Rula x…

Rasa Stonyte

Paul was such a character.. a true legend. Paul left a huge mark on everyones lives.   I will miss all the jokes that came with daily cup of green tea.. and the same stories he kept telling over and over again.. or that he called everyone ‘sunshine’ especially when he’s forgotten someone’s name 🙂    Rest in peace Paulie! x   My sincere condolences to Paul’s family and friends.    …

Mark and Caroline Menhennet

What can one say about Paul that has not already been said? It is never easy to summarise the life and achievements of any individual in a few words, yet alone those of someone who has contributed and attained so much as has Paul. He always offered his all (and more) in everything which he did, for those fortunate enough to count themselves amongst his family, those who worked with him, the charities and institutions he supported and his friends. His absence will all the more be so great, and so deeply felt, for so many. I first met Paul in the early 1990s and, as our my business dealings and professional paths crossed with increasing frequency, so we become personal friends. I feel very priviliged to have been involved with his various ventures, even coming to relish the increasingly greater demands and tighter deadlines! It is only to this credit that Paul’s efforts and achievements put the claims of so many of the rest of us to shame. Everyone who has met him has their own “Paul” story and, such was the colour of his life (even allowing for some embellishment), each of us seems to have a…

Nicola, Steve and Lilly

Very sad to hear of Paul’s death. So many memories of our years as South Hampstead parents, in Hampstead and in Whitstable – Paul was a wonderfully warm, generous and entertaining host, so devoted to family and such a wonderful raconteur. Securing a table at The Sportsman was a magical feat – the boys still talk about that – and Steve says he will never forget watching the Rugby World Cup with Paul. It was  always heartwarming to see how happy you all made him and how proud he was of his daughters….

Steve Cloran

I first met Paul on a holiday in the South of France we became friends ever since doing a number of projects together. A kind ,generous, witty person who always made you laugh full of energy and gusto. Never one to miss an opportunity and sharp as a tack, He will be missed terribly ,a legend in the removals world  Rest in Peace Sunshine…

Michael Sandberg

Paul, you were an inspiration to me, and I suspect to everyone who got to know you.   Every adversity was faced with humour and determination and more often than not turned into a triumph. You were a true gentleman, and your quick wit and self depracting humour enlivened every meeting I was fortunate enough to attend with you.  You will be sorely missed. Farewell and rest in peace….

Adina Kohn

I met Paul when we were both bidding for the same property in Hampstead. I believe this was the only deal he lost out on and, thankfully, I am still living at this fabulous home! He subsequently bought Heathside instead and our friendship blossomed as we share a love of vintage properties and Ferraris. Paul would always call me and ask for the latest valuation of Heathside even when he had no intention of selling it. He was a good friend to me, an honest man with a good heart, integrity and humour! He loved life and certainly lived it to the full. I will truly miss him and our chats and he left us way too soon…my condolences to his family. …

Tony Gorbert

I first met Paul when he introduced himself to the management team of Deltic after buying the business from the administrators in 2011.  He gave a small speech on stage and came across so genuine- it won’t last we all thought !  How wrong we were. What an inspiration.  Always had a supportive word at the many hospitality functions we attended.  We knew his investment wasn’t meant to be for too long but as Paul grew to love this new industry for him, the journey continued until this damn pandemic took hold.  Thanks for the memories Paul.  My sincere condolences to all the family….

Yogesh & Rita Mehta

It is with great sadness to learn the sad news of Paul’s passing & we would like to send our sincere condolences to Paul’s family, friends & colleagues. I have known Paul all of my working career & also had the opportunity to be his business partner.  Paul was a remarkable & successful businessman who loved the industry. He had an amazing personality & also had the ability to build unique relationships with everyone he came across.  Paul will be greatly missed by all of us. Rest in peace Sunshine…