Paul Loftus SHIELS
Paul Loftus SHIELS
AKA Drover
Late of Rockdale
NSW Goulburn / Redfern Police Academy Class # 129
New South Wales Police Force
Uniform # 5651
[alert_yellow] Regd. # 14975 [/alert_yellow]
Rank: Probationary Constable – appointed 13 December 1971
Constable 1st Class – appointed 13 December 1976
Detective Sergeant – appointed 28 June 1987
Final Rank = Detective Sergeant
Stations: ?, Darlinghurst, Paddington ( 1970’s ), Newtown Detectives, Kings Cross – Retirement
Service: From ? ? pre December 1971? to 6 June 2003 = 31 years Service
Awards: National Medal – granted 24 March 1981 ( Det Sgt )
1st Clasp to National Medal – granted 28 August 1997 ( Sgt )
Born: Wednesday 27 April 1949 at Gloucester, NSW
Died on: Tuesday 4 June 2019 – 4.50 a.m. at Kogarah, NSW
Age: 70
Cause: Cancer –
Event location: Calgary Hospital, Kogarah, NSW
Event date: Tuesday 4 June 2019 @ 4.50am
Funeral date: Tuesday 11 June 2019 @ noon
Funeral location: South Chapel, Woronora Memorial Park, Linden St, Sutherland
Wake location: Gymea Bowling Club, 691 Kingsway, Gymea
Funeral Parlour: Elite Funerals, Canterbury 1800 132 722
Buried at: ?TBA
Memorial located at: ?
Garvan Research Foundation has been chosen as the nominated charity in memory of Paul SHIELS
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Tracy Lee
RIP Shielsy, another good man taken too early. Will always remember you for the joker you were. Even in this picture you were laughing at a ‘funny’ between us. Hope you meet up with BJ and share some laughs. with Sasha Wabash, Paul Shiels and Tony Hayward.
June 2 ·
Drover (Paul Shiels 2nd from left), George Weissel and Dave Whiteman.
May 26 ·
Welfare visit today to see Paul The Drover Shiels. You cant keep a good man down. He is in good spirits, showed his strength of character, was very positive and gave us youngsters some sage advice on life. We left him in the care of the beautiful nurses and went for ride down to the Headlands Hotel for lunch and raised a glass to his health. Cheers Drover! Thanks to Frosty for organising. feeling inspired with Roger Rhm, Stephen Hopkin, Glenn Frost, Paul Shiels and Ricky Gee at St George Hospital.
Geoff Snellgrove is with Paul Shiels.
Today we lost a great Australian, Paul Shiels – The DROVER.
For decades whilst society slept easy he went to work as a Police Officer/Sergeant in Australia’s most dangerous area, Darlinghurst then Kings Cross.
He looked after his mates, he looked after young police like myself and mentored them (not so sure his methods were always strictly by the book or all that helpful????). He was a character through and through, quick to joke and loved a yarn over a nice cold beer.
This ones for you, You will be missed by many my friend. Rest well.
For anything. Having a glass of red for him tonight. ????❤️???? God speed Shielsy love always Slats xxx
Grandpa Paul was a very wise and happy man. There was never a moment in the past 7 years have I seen him upset or negative. He has such a positive energy being around him makes you happy. He was like the grandpa I never had.
Growing up overseas without my grandparents left an empty space but grandma Bina and Grandpa Paul were more then grandparents they were just very nice people.
Thanks to both of them I am who I am today and I hope no matter where grandpa is now may god give him happiness and peace.
Love Fairoj Nishita ❤️❤️????????
Eulogy by Farida Adams
Welcome on behalf of Vina and her family to celebrate Pauls life.
Paul, we have this one!! You don’t have to worry about grabbing the microphone and adding your slant to the stories today, we got you covered.
It seems just like the other day that I wrote Vina’s phone number on a piece of paper and shoved it in Paul’s uniform pocket and instructed him to give her a call. That was 26 years ago. The rest as we say is history, or should I say is his story.
Vina has always maintained, Paul is the best friend, partner and companion she has ever had.
Deerin and Pranesh have lost a father figure and best mate. Paul you will be missed by all.
Words and no amount of thank yous can express in the efforts that went into the organisation for today’s celebration. George and the numerous friends( too many to name ) have made this difficult journey for Vina seamless. Without the insurmountable support of George and friends, Vina would have been at a loss.
We profusely thank you.
Paul, you chose your friends wisely.
Paul, you came
You conquered
You left a lasting impression on everyone you encountered.
IN LOVING MEMORY OF PAUL
I feel honored & privileged to have spent some time with PAUL .He was a humble man with a perpetual smile .my trip to BLUE MOUNTAINS will always be remembered .u drove me there with such gentle kindness u are VINAS mentor &an incredible companion .this is greatly appreciated . FAREWELL PAUL may u rest in peace in GOD’S heavenly home . Good Bye
Dearest Vina an Family
Our deepest condolences to Vina an Family.
Paul will be sadly missed, a wonderful person with the best sense of humour.
Devan , Ambigay an Family
Babs and I had the privilege of meeting and spending time with Paul. A true gentleman and a gracious soul. Your kindness and compassion to Vina over 26 years will always be appreciated.
To Vina you were blessed to have had
Paul as partner. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Preneshen and Dhiren
To Tavelin and Sheven you will always remember the fishing trips with grandpa Paul.
With much love and condolences.
Appi and Manon. Prativa Anton and Jaipal
Avishkar. Yashivan Natalie Louis and Nikita ❤
Paul’s passing was received with sadness, and although I did not have the chance to meet this dear uncle of mine know that you were much loved. With deepest sympathy to Vina, Dhiren, Preneshan and Paul’s. children and grandchildren.
Jessantha Pather
London, UK
I feel privileged to have met Paul during my vacation to Australia a few years ago. I am sincerely grateful for the pivotal role he played in my sister’s life. The endearing love and support he showed to her was plain to see. His courageous nature shone through during his battle with cancer, which he fought with grace and dignity. Rest in peace, Paul. You will forever live on in the hearts of my family and I.
Babs Naidoo (Vina’s sister) – Durban, South Africa
For all those family and friends in South Africa as per Paul’s request of no flowers, Vina suggests donations are made to the Chatsworth Hospice for cancer patients in memory of Paul.
Deepest condolences to Vina, Preneshen, Dhiren, family and friends.
Although I did not have the pleasure of meeting Paul, I know from our conversations over the years, that we have lost an honourable soul and an absolute gentleman.
Paul was ever present in my aunt Vina’s life, a pillar of strength in sickness and in health, in good times and the bad.
His jovial nature and optimistic spirit was obvious when I last spoke to him on his 70th birthday.
May his soul RIP ???????? Thinking of you Vina ????. Adash, Ganesan and family Canada
We were saddened to hear of Paul’s passing away. We did not meet him.. but he together with Vina welcomed my daughter Arushka and her husband Seelan to Australia. As everyone says, being the joker that he was they always enjoyed their time with him. He will be sadly missed. Our heartfelt sympathy to Vina and Paul’s family and friends
Yana and Vasantha
South Africa
Our family will always remember with great affection and fondness a jovial Granpa Paul who could always make us smile.
Our deepest condolences to Granma Vinna and the family who are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sarojini, Prithi, Yougan, Nathan, Kimara and Preston
My family and I are deeply saddened to hear of Paul’s passing. Though we’d never had the privilege of getting to know him, he touched our lives by virtue of the love and light that he brought to my mum’s sister, Vina. We imagine him to have been a lively, noble, dignified person who brought a sense of joy and support to those around him. Our sincere condolences to Vina, Paul’s family, and friends. May his kind soul rest in peace.
Avaneesha and Sundren Govender
Victoria, BC, Canada
Our heartfelt sympathy. Lots of love from Mark and Prakash (Vina’s nephew) – Scotland
We send love & strength as you remember Paul & celebrate a life well lived. Suren & Udes (Vina’s niece)- South Africa
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of Grandpa Paul. We send love & strength to Grandma Vina, his family & all his friends, as each of you celebrate his life & mourn his loss. From Preanka (Vina’s grand niece) & Sheldon – Johannesburg, South Africa
Preanka, I am Pauls sister and am now just reading these messages – Too painful ’till now. I knew he was special but the love and regard just blows me away. Always in our hearts. Francene.
I lost track of the bloke in the 70s as kid when I went outback to Balranald ~ regarded him always