Paul Graham Hanmore

Dad

You were the first person to hold me in your arms when I entered this world, and I held your hand as you left it.
I'm so proud to be your daughter.
I'm so proud of what you achieved in your life.

The word Dad is so short, but means so much.

You'll forever be in my heart.

I love you always

Your Nicola x

Dad

I'm so proud to be your daughter.
I'm heartbroken you've gone. I long to hear your voice again.
I'll love and miss you forever

I met Paul when I joined the civil service in 1985. I was the clerical officer for a project and this was my first full time job. Paul, a Senior Professional and Technical Officer, transferred into the project team a little after I joined. Paul was so kind, practical and supportive and helped me navigate my way into the world of full-time work and the civil service. Paul had this dry sense of humour and would take a pragmatic and down to earth view of life, politics and humanity that really worked for me. We became good pals and remained such. He always remembered my birthday and sent me cards for Christmas and my wedding anniversary and we kept in touch.

It was such a shock to hear that Paul had gone because I know that he wasnt ready yet and would have fought with every fibre to stay with us and continue to enjoy and experience life.

Paul was often the one behind the camera and I can only find one photo of me and Paul at the moment and it is 30+ years old. It may have been birthday drinks or when I was leaving the team and I don't remember who took the photo but they caught a classic moment of Paul being cheeky and funny and me making a silly face about whatever was being said. I know that Paul and I and everybody else laughed about the pic back then and it has made me smile ever since.

I really miss Paul 'Poz' Hanmore. I will miss the conversations, updates and exchanges about life, love, family, politics, travels and music. My sincere condolences to Angela and all of the Hanmore family.

I've know Paul for a number of years after being part of the Bristol Italian Auto Moto Festival. Paul was a regular at the local Lancia meetings where we was always an entertaining and knowledge member of the group - "if it ain't got 4 wheels and an engine , i ain't interested!" - but we did have a very wide range of topics of the years and Paul was always a great contributor - we'll miss him. Here's a ( rare ) picture of Paul from 2010 as I first remember him creating the most interesting and expensive car park in the south-west in Corn Street

Paul and I have known each other for nearly 60 years. He was very knowledgeable company, very open in mind and clear in his decisions and opinions. And he was an enthusiast for motors, a passion that I always could share. Wishing him a safe passage and loving memories to his wife and daughters.

I am so thankful and feel honoured to have called you my Step-Dad Paul Hanmore. ️
You lived life to the fullest doing all the things you loved to do.
You were such a kind man, a true gentleman who loved my Mum so much and made her so happy ️ Im so grateful you found each other and had all those wonderful years together. ️
You will be dearly missed and we will forever keep your memory alive. Xxx ️