It was quite a shock to read that Paul, Pescador has passed away unexpectedly. Many members of this group helped get him over his illnesses with encouragement and caring. He was a very enthusiastic grower and long standing member of this forum, with a great sense of humor too.
This is what his family wrote on Paul's Pickles and Preserves facebook page:
It is with great sadness that I share with you the news that Paul passed away on Saturday.
Although he was fighting throat cancer the prognosis was fairly good and he was feeling positive so it was completely unexpected that the cause was a cardiac arrest.
Paul never stopped or slowed down in the last 4 months and Paul's Preserves and Pickles was a source of great pride and happiness for him. He loved growing and making and meeting people at the various markets, the cottage industry he created was thriving!
The reference to his fb page is at the bottom of all his posts if anybody wishes to send condolences to his family.
RIP Paul, we will miss you!
Oh that is so sad for his family.
After all he has been through. His positive approach deserved a better outcome , how sad.
This is such sad news, my thoughts are with his family and friends.
He was so positive and I enjoyed reading about the trials of Paul's Pickles.
Very sad news. R.I.P. Pescador and heartfelt condolences to his family.
Tricia
Yes, indeed, very sad. A brave fight unfortunately lost.
I'm so sorry he has lost his battle after such a positive and energetic fight. Sympathies and condolences to his family.
RIP Pescador. You will be missed. Condolences to his friend and family.
My condolences to the family as well...
Thanks for letting us all know - very sad news..
R.I.P. Pescador
Such a shame after such a brave fight
I am so sorry to read this and send my thoughts to all his family and friends. So sad to lose his contributions to this forum too, he will be missed, I enjoyed reading about his pickles etc. RIP Paul.
Such sad news Paul was always helpful and gave some good advice he will be missed on this forum
The family have set up a Just Giving page for a cancer charity if anybody wishes to contribute to a good cause in Paul's memory.
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/sharon-corbett7?fbclid=IwAR0yqVz5eOx1dEdpsdiPzSYT7r3PU8faqIU_w47dNuvDsUzQYFNotvz_R40
Sad news.
I sent your condolences to Paul's wife and she replied:
Thank you all so much for your thoughts and lovely memories of the Pescador xx
I was so sad to read this post. Paul will be missed on here.
Oh, what sad news, what a courageous chap he was, so full of positivity. Condolences to his family, he will be missed on here and I'm sure by everyone he came in contact with.
This is way overdue,I wnet looking for him and found the notice. It os perhasp too late but maybe if someone is in touch with his family they can pass this on.
He was a lovely man who shared recipes with me,I felt very special about that. I would have liked to meet him, he was just one of those folks who made others feel better despite theor personal sorrows.
Sleep sweetly
XX Jeannine
Very sad news
just read this so sad :(