Paul Francis Carroll (2 Feb 1977 - 19 Jun 2018)

I’m in shock as I write this and it doesn’t feel like it can be real. Have memories of you Paul that will never fade ❤️❤️❤️ Sending your family so much love 💕, your had more love & pride for them than anyone I’ve ever met. Know you’ll be making everyone smile up there 😘😘😘 Lynsey xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

To Liz, Lauren and all Paul’s family and friends . I am truly sorry for your loss and can’t believe that Paul has gone. I hope you find peace in all the wonderful memories you have of Paul and that these will give you some comfort x x

Paul Francis Carroll – known as Paul, Caz, PC, Paluch or to his mum George/Michael/Paul or worse…Lauren.
Whether you knew Paul as fiancée, son, brother, nephew, cousin or friend, you know that he was a special guy who had charisma and charm in abundance. The fact that so many people are here today is testament to a man who was much loved.
Paul was Mr Sociable and enjoyed nothing better than a good gab – sometimes even in Spanish - and would strike up a conversation with anyone. He would phone you for a “natter” and “spraf” away for ages. He had funny stories to share of the adventures he’d had and the numerous scrapes he got himself into. Paul had a cheeky smile and a fantastic sense of humour. He was mischievous, a wind-up merchant and regularly the life and soul of the party.
Paul loved History – from Scottish Kings, The Wars of Independence to Stalin - and was a mind of information. He loved to travel and spent many years working abroad, forming friendships with people from all over the world.
A passion for Celtic meant that Parkhead was never far from Paul’s thoughts both on the park and in the Celtic superstore – I’m sure he had one of everything! He often talked about his trips to Europe with Michael to watch them win…or usually lose.
Paul was incredibly proud of Ross and his success as a professional footballer. Not only did Paul go and watch some Rangers matches, but he and Jim even cheered goals that Ross was involved in.
When presented with a spread of food, like the last time we were in Tinto Tapas, his phrase was “this is excellent!” However, his mum’s lasagne was one of his favourites and his waistline did expand a little with the fantastic 3 course meals that Natalie cooked for him. He always made it clear that they were “cooked from scratch.”
More than anything though, Paul loved his family and his sudden passing has been too painful to bear. The many messages that have been posted on Social Media over the last week have brought comfort and have helped the family realise just how much Paul meant to others and I would like to share a few of these with you today:
• “To know him was to love him. A real charming, fun loving, handsome jack the lad with a huge personality.”

• “My big cousin Paul, I still often giggle over the stories he would tell us and the one liners. The coolest guy I ever met.”
• “Who is going to make us belly laugh now? What a great guy.”
• “He was so funny. A character.”
• “He was my boyfriend in primary 6.”
• “When I was growing up all my friends wanted to be Paul McStay or John Collins, I just wanted to be my big cousin Paul Francis Carroll, the funniest, coolest person I have ever known.”
• “I’ve been thinking about all great times and all the laughs. He was some boy.”
• “The only boyfriend my mum ever liked. You made everyone who entered your life laugh and feel special.”
• “I went right through school with Paul from primary school onwards. Nicest guy in the world, so genuine and funny. Lots of memories.”
• “I think about Paul often - always telling my friends here in Denmark about him and what a great guy he was and how he always put a big smile on everybody's lips.”

• “One of my favourite people.”

Paul, you have been robbed of the future life that lay ahead of you – a life with Natalie and Ross, with your mum and dad, and with Lauren and Pranav. For us, your family and friends, we have been robbed of a special guy who was very much loved. You will certainly never be forgotten.
Paul, we will treasure the memories and you will always be with us.

I’d like to finish off by reading ‘When Tomorrow Starts Without Me’, a poem that Natalie and Ross have chosen as it conveys how they and Paul’s family are feeling at this difficult time.


When tomorrow starts without me
And I’m not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me.

I wish so much you wouldn’t cry
The way you did today;
While thinking of the many things
We didn’t get to say.

I know how much you love me…
As much as I love you;
And each time that you think of me,
I know you’ll miss me too.

But when tomorrow starts without me
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name
And took me by the hand.

He said my place was ready
In heaven far above;
And that I’d have to leave behind,
All those I dearly love.

But as I turned to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye;
For all my life, I’d always thought
I didn’t want to die.

I had so much to live for,
So much yet to do;
It seemed almost impossible,
That I was leaving you.

I thought of all the yesterdays,
The good ones and the bad;
I thought of all the love we shared,
And all the fun we had.

If I could relive yesterday
Just even for a while,
I’d say goodbye and kiss you
And maybe see you smile.

But then I fully realised
That this could never be;
For emptiness and memories
Would take the place of me.

And when I thought of worldly things
I might miss come tomorrow;
I thought of you, and when I did,
My heart was filled with sorrow.

So when tomorrow starts without me
Don’t think we’re far apart…
For every time you think of me,
I’m right here in your heart.

Paul, you touched the hearts of many and left lots of timeless and happy memories with those who knew you. I hope your mum, dad, Lauren and everyone else close to you find comfort and peace in this. I'll cherish my memories forever😙 💚 xxx Everyone is in my thoughts and prayers today and always xxx God Bless 💚 Forever in my heart. Love Leanna xxx

So sorry for your loss Liz , you are all in my thoughts .