Dedicated to the memory of Paul Greer
This site is in memory of Paul Greer, born in Manchester on 26th September 1971 and passed away after an almighty battle against illness for some time. He is much loved and will always be remembered by Nicola and Isla and all his family and friends.
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In the gentle summer breeze , the sun was warm, we noted Paul enjoyed himself gardening at his newly established front patch of the lawn and flower border. His thin body showed his was physical unwell but he seemed to be at peace with himself. He worked hard half laid down with a sense of determination to carry out what he had intended for his garden. Indeed in the eulogy someone had said that Paul is now working at God's garden.
We noted Paul loved his family much and he enjoyed playing ball games with his daughter. Paul is much loved by his family will forever be remembered by his family and friends.
paul
31st January 2022
Paul and I both shared a love of music. I uploaded a piece of music here on this tribute site that I know Paul liked. He used it as the soundtrack to a video slideshow of a cycling festival that Paul, myself, Greg and Grant attended. Its a beautiful bit of song writing by George Harrison called Here Comes the Sun. I would like to add a couple more of my cover versions of songs that I know meant a lot to him.
The song, Here Comes the Sun about rebirth and renewal in my eyes reflects his positive approach to life even under the pressures he was undoubtedly under particularly in the last few months. I still have the memories of many uplifting and honest conversions with Paul. I suffer at times as we all do to a greater or lesser extent with the stresses and strains of life. Paul didn't have a magic wand but he was always ready to listen and offer words of encouragement or gentle advice. I spoke at length with him on the phone after his stem cell transplant on Saturday mornings after a busy working week. These conversations helped to keep me going during these strange times of the pandemic. It makes me sad to think that is no longer an option but we have the memories to draw upon which are valuable.
I think of the happy times, sending a group video on WhatsApp where Paul and his wife teased his daughter Isla telling her that she had to go to school on April 1st despite the school being shut due to the pandemic. Attending concerts and a visit to an exhibition on hand lettering at Bolton Museum in February 2020 were among the many highlights that I hold in my mind.
One of my favourite songwriter’s, John Prine and someone who I know Paul appreciated, sang in one of his greatest songs called Souvenirs. “Memories they can’t be boughten, they can’t be won at carnivals for free.” Paul’s passing has brought this lyric into focus for me. He will be sadly missed by many people and we were lucky to know him.
Jonathan
11th January 2022
Where do I start? Bloody hell!
I came fresh out of uni to a new job as a designer with Paul in 95! We were totally different personalities, me being the younger of the two. But from the outset we hit it off! And the years that followed working together we had so many laughs. We shared interests in comedy, music and the arts. Paul often showing me new things! He took me me to my first music gig in Liverpool to see Gomez - who we’d liked listening to on the radio during our working day. We’d always have a game of cards for a few quid when we could and always have a pint at the end of the week!
When he left working with me - we still remained good friends and played footy together sometimes!
I’ll miss him dearly!
Simon
7th January 2022