Many nights out in the early days at IBM.
All I can think of is that wonderful laugh, still brings a smile.
Paul Wayte (28 Jan 1963 - 22 Sep 2020)
In loving memory of Paul Wayte who passed away suddenly on 22nd September 2020, aged 57 years. He was a dazzling man, taken far too soon.
A funeral service will be held at St Jude's Church, Southsea, followed by a committal service at Porchester Crematorium.
Educated at:
Dawley Church of England primary school
Phoenix High School, Telford
Forrest of Needwood High School, Rolleston
King's College, London University
Worked at: IBM Portsmouth
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![Paul in his motorbike despatch jacket. Twice voted London despatch rider of the year, some of us once took a lift on the back of his bike through London traffic. Once!](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/k9smBKyllyb3iu7qMBqXEE5MBfU=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/5c064ff7-8954-4ecd-a8e1-4aba0e074ccf.jpeg)
Paul in his motorbike despatch jacket. Twice voted London despatch rider of the year, some of us once took a lift on the back of his bike through London traffic. Once!
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![Italy April 1992 - Scotty, Mark, John and Paul](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/WZBhFKwVyNVwrrwGyyfgHLB1I8Y=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/27e23c02-214a-43c4-a131-43756122cbc8.jpg)
Italy April 1992 - Scotty, Mark, John and Paul
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August 1999 Newquay
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Aug 1999 Newquay.
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![Paul in his motorbike despatch jacket. Twice voted London despatch rider of the year, some of us once took a lift on the back of his bike through London traffic. Once!](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/k9smBKyllyb3iu7qMBqXEE5MBfU=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/5c064ff7-8954-4ecd-a8e1-4aba0e074ccf.jpeg)
Paul in his motorbike despatch jacket. Twice voted London despatch rider of the year, some of us once took a lift on the back of his bike through London traffic. Once!
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LA Venice beach 1986
![Kings’ College football club tour 1984. Despite being a non-pro player tourist, Paul was unanimously hailed ‘Man of Tour’](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/SvhIR9rjBzizZu5AF9IovWF1NOQ=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/c2951bae-118e-488b-ac39-f150f54a3af3.jpeg)
Kings’ College football club tour 1984. Despite being a non-pro player tourist, Paul was unanimously hailed ‘Man of Tour’
![Lanai, Koh Sami, Thailand 1985](https://d24pb0tc2lc7uj.cloudfront.net/28oZDkES5dJOErlFlenTTju7NT0=/fit-in/800x600/public/assets/uploads/170073c5-d9ef-4469-8224-1308ac4dcbf2.jpeg)
Lanai, Koh Sami, Thailand 1985
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Udaipur, Octopussy lake
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Best man at my wedding
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Pamplona, where Paul’s appetite for risk and life was well met
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Very fond memories of Paul when we traveled together in Australia in the late 80’s. A great man.
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