In loving memory

Paul Maitland Bromfield

Paul Maitland Bromfield

6 March 1943 – 9 September 2024

Husband, father, grandfather, magician, painter and friend. Paul filled every room with laughter, a little bit of magic, and a lot of love.

The Hobart Mercury

06.03.1943 – 09.09.2024

It is with great sadness that we announce that Paul has passed away unexpectedly.

Beloved son of Dolly (Hilda) and Matey (James).

Loved and loving husband of Lyn, devoted father of Angela, Therese, Tanya and Catriona.

Respected father-in-law of Patrick, Rik, Sean and Chris.

Adoring pop to Lucy, Malachy, Freya, Declan, Elliot, William, Coco, Rigney and Ivy.

All are welcome to celebrate the life of Paul.

09/09/2024

A life in pictures

The very beginning
The very beginning
Little cowboy
Little cowboy
School days
School days
Young love
Young love
Looking sharp
Looking sharp
Dad and the kids
Dad and the kids
The magician
The magician
Out on the water
Out on the water
Magic for the grandkids
Magic for the grandkids
Always up for fun
Always up for fun
King for a day
King for a day
In his straw hat
In his straw hat
Much loved
Much loved
One of his paintings
One of his paintings

Farewell service

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St Joseph's Catholic Church, Hobart, on 18 September 2024. Principal Celebrant Fr Kevin (Terry) Dance CP. Eulogy by Angela Bromfield.

Readings

Isaiah 40 · Psalm 22, The Lord is my shepherd · John 14:1–6

Music

Be Not Afraid · Amazing Grace · In My Life, The Beatles · The Carnival is Over, The Seekers

"Do not let your hearts be troubled… There are many rooms in my Father's house."John 14

Memories of Paul

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