On July 20, 2025, Paul aged 74, died very peacefully at home surrounded by love.

Deeply beloved by his wife Lynda, and very much-loved father, father-in-law and Poppa of Matthew, Jane Brittenden, Isaac, Meg and Fergus Macdonald; Michaela, Richard, Caitlyn, William and Leo Allen, David, Kate, Sophie, Bobby and Johnny Macdonald, Andrew, Kirsty, Abigail and Toby Macdonald.

Paul was the eldest son of Bob and Clare, formally of Westport, and the loved brother, brother-in -law and friend of Marie and Lloyd Moore, Andrew and the late Marian Ecker, Anthony and Sherril Macdonald. He was the respected son-in-law of Maureen and Ray Caughley and friend to the Caughley family. He was loved by his many nephews and nieces.

Paul was diagnosed with prostate cancer 20 years ago and lived life to the full until the very end. He wanted to acknowledge the wonderful care and support he received from the medical professionals: his GP Mike Osselton and staff at St Martins Medical Centre; Oncologists the late Steve Williams, Ben Hindson, and especially Jim Edwards the family are extremely grateful to Nurse Maude Staff and St Martins Pharmacy.

Messages may be addressed to the family of the “late Paul Macdonald” c/- PO Box 26051, North Avon, Christchurch 8148.

A celebration of Paul’s life will be held at our John Rhind Chapel, entrances from London and Whitmore Streets, on Saturday, July 26, at 10.00am.

A Vigil Mass will be held on Friday July 25 at the St Peters Catholic Church, 11 Fisher Avenue, Sydenham at 7pm.

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