THE family of Paul Anthony Wade are sad to announce the passing of Paul on 29th April 2025, aged 73 years at Five Acres, Harlow.

He leaves behind two children, Ben & Kherrin, and one granddaughter Sienna as well as his older brother John and nieces Sharon and Clare.

Paul and John were “early settlers” of New Harlow with their parents ‘Alf and Rene’ in 1952. A ceremony which was captured then on celluloid and has since featured in a few local Mayday exhibitions over the years.

Paul led an adventurous life, with an appetite for travelling and living off the grid. He was a very talented industrial chemist and had a keen interest in aviation.

He raised his young family in Devon but returned to Harlow in the late 90s where he cared for his mother until her passing.

In his later years he chose to live a more solitary life in the local area. The family would like to thank those neighbours, healthcare and social care workers who supported and looked after him as his physical and mental health deteriorated.

Paul will be greatly missed but he will always be in our hearts and in our souls.

In keeping with Paul’s wishes, no service will be held.

Memorial donations in Paul’s name may be made to Dementia UK or Mind UK.