Dr. James Paul HILLIS

Our sincere condolences to Sheila and family. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. May Paul rest in eternal peace.

Dear Sheila - It is with great sadness that Monty and I learned of Paul's passing. May we extend to you and the boys our heartfelt sympathy. I remember the many chats you and I had at the various DWMVC Concert evenings. Paul was a true gentleman and no doubt his loss to you and the boys will leave a great void in your lives. REST IN PEACE Paul.

Very sad to hear of Paul's passing, he was always very kind and welcoming to me during my time with the DWMVC. He was a true gent and it was always a pleasure to be in his company. Sending my sincere condolences to Sheila and all of the family. May he rest in peace.

My dearest sympathy to you Sheila and your family . I met you a few months ago , one night , I was up and drove into your drive way .
Paul and yourself were so friendly, and my first time meeting you and we are neighbours , if you ever need anything , please call to me .
RIP Paul .
No. 72 knocknashee

My heart goes out to you Sheila on the sad loss of Paul. I have only heard of Paul's passing and remembering that we met only a few weeks ago in St.Thomas' regularly on Wednesday morning's. We soldiered for many years on the Vestry and had some great and happy times. The world has lost a gentleman and a scholar.
May the good Lord mind him for ever.

Our sincere condolences to Sheila and family on Paul’s sad death. He will be missed by all who knew him; as a great colleague, a fine friend and always a gentleman. Carmen and Jim Kelly.

To Sheila and family - My deepest sympathy to you on the death of Paul RIP.

I did my first bursary with Doc Hillis in 1995, we had so much fun, he was my first introduction to a true scientist, so passionate about his work. I completed 3 bursaries with him, learning so much before I became a permanent member of the team. I have very fond memories of him. I hope you find peace and comfort knowing what a full life he lived and what life he brought to us. Wishing you peace.

I did my first bursary with Doc Hillis in 1995, we had so much fun, he was my first introduction to a true scientist, so passionate about his work. I completed 3 bursaries with him, learning so much before I became a permanent member of the team. I have very fond memories of him. I hope you find peace and comfort knowing what a full life he lived and what life he brought to us. Wishing you peace.

I did my first bursary with Doc Hillis in 1995, we had so much fun, he was my first introduction to a true scientist, so passionate about his work. I completed 3 bursaries with him, learning so much before I became a permanent member of the team. I have very fond memories of him. I hope you find peace and comfort knowing what a full life he lived and what life he brought to us. Wishing you peace.

Dear Sheila, I’m very sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. I send my deepest sympathy to you and all the family.

Sincere sympathy to Sheila and family on the death of Dr. Hillis. May he rest in peace.

Sadly I have only just heard this news and wish to convey to Sheila and Family,deepest sympathy on the loss of Paul. Working in the same line of fisheries science (AFBI) in Northern Ireland I attended many scientific meetings with Paul and completed several North/South joint projects. Paul was always the life and soul of meetings which were otherwise rather dry. To my long standing friend and Colleague RIP

Deepest sympathies and condolences Sheila and family, I worked with Paul in the early days of the Marine Institute (FRC in Abbotstown) and ultimately took over his post when he retired. Standing on the shoulders of giants comes to mind when I think about how we subsequently built our scientific understanding on the pioneering work of Paul. He was a consummate gentleman, generous with his time and knowledge and fountain of information on a wide range of subjects from prawns to economics to birds, churches, history, etc. It was a great pleasure to know him, may he rest in peace.

Sheila and Family,deepest sympathy on the loss of Paul.You were great neighbours during your time in Hollywood Park and Paul was great company either explaining the secrets of marine life or the merits of home brewed beer. May he rest in peace.

I am very sorry to hear of Paul's death and wish to extend my sincere sympathies to his family. He was major contributor to bird conservation in Ireland and did a significant amount of work for BirdWatch Ireland (formerly the Irish Wildbird Conservancy). I have many good memories of our chats together over the years: he was always very personable and great company.

Sheila you have my heartfelt sympathy on the death of your dear husband Paul. May he rest in peace.

Sincere Sympath to Sheila and your family ,on this sad news , Paul will be missed by many friends .

Comhbhrón ó chroi to Sheila & Hillis family. Many moons ago I met Paul and Sheila in Ros a Mhíl to learn about prawns. Sheila supporting Dr. Hillis on a prawn detour (during their holiday!) to teach a young student. An inspiration and mentor, solás síoraí duit a Phaul.

Deepest sympathy What a shock My thoughts and prayers are with you Joan

Sheila and family our deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time of Pauls passing.
Gareth & Beatrice Hughes

Sheila our deepest sympathy on the death of your dear husband Paul RIP

Great memories of great conversations with a widely travelled man at family occasions down the years, sharing our love of the less travelled corners of the world such as the Faroe Islands. Condolences to Sheila, Owen, Neil and Ian, his brother, the Morgans and the extended family. Eoghan Corry

Thinking of you and the family, Sheila

So sorry to hear of Pauls death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Sheila and all your family.

My condolences to Sheila and family. Paul always entertained at the Retired party in Leeson Lane with song and stories. A gentleman.

Sheila, my sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of Paul. May he rest in peace.
Deirdre

Dear Sheila. We will miss Paul at our Wednesday morning Service in Taney Parish Church. Paul had such a kind, loving, and spiritual way about him. He is now in God's keeping till we meet again..
Joan & Aubrey Flood

I was very sorry to learn of Paul's passing. He was a man of many interests and a true gentleman. He was very welcoming to us younger staff on joining FRC 30 years ago. Our deepest sympathies to the family.

Deepest sympathy Sheila to you and your extended family on the loss of your beloved Paul,May Paul rest in peace and may you have the comfort of happy memories.
Maire

Many condolences to Sheila and all the wonderful Hillis family on the departure of Paul to heaven, where, no doubt, he is already regaling so many of his friends with stories from earth. From Cathal, Catherine and all the Brugha clan.

Sincerest sympathy to you Sheila and family. May Paul rest in peace.

Dear Sheila ,
Absent from this world, now in paradise, where, we hope we will all meet again one day. I cherished our lifetime friendship. A man of great intellect and wit, a true friend. There was a love and respect between us.
Love & God Bless
Brian and Joanna

So sorry to hear of the passing of our good neighbour Paul. Many fond memories of front garden chats as Paul and Sheila took their daily walks. May Paul rest in peace.

Very many happy and fond memories of spending time with Paul singing in The D.W.M.VC. And with you Shiela and the boys. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Very sorry to hear. Paul was always fun to be around . Thank God for Paul R.I.P. will miss him
Conall

My sympathies to you Sheila and family. Chats in DWMVC with Paul was always one of warmth,interest and sincere engagement . There will always be a special place for him in our family with fond memories of his visit with us in Roscommon.Rest now good friend.

Sheila
We were very sorry to hear of Paul's sudden passing ,please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May Paul rest peacefully.

Sheila and family my deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time of Paul passing. May he rest in. Peace

My dear Sheila,

I was deeply shocked to read of Paul’s death in Saturday’s paper. May I offer my deepest sympathies to you and your family. The loss of such a companionship after so very many years is something very hard to bear.

He had a life of many achievements: scientific, church, song and more. Perhaps I like to remember more than anything else was his part in contributing to the life of the community first in the grim offices of Cathal Brugha Street and then in the marvellous surroundings of Abbotstown. We were a very privileged lot, perhaps above all in the joy of the company at our lunch, tea and coffee breaks where the atmosphere was so warm and to which Paul made such a contribution.

Our ways have long since parted, down to annual Christmas Eve encounters at St. Patrick’s, so sadly suspended over the past couple of years. But the memory of a good friend and colleague will give me pleasure for ever.

Our friend Jackie will, I hope, be able to pass on my sympathy at the funeral which I so regret having to absent myself from as I happened to be hit by Covid this week.

Sincere sympathy to Sheila and family on Paul’s sudden passing.

Sheila my sincere sympathy to you and your family
On the sad loss of Paul.
Take care

Sorry to hear of Paul's death; he did a great amount of work as a volunteer for bird conservation in Ireland, especially on rare breeding birds, and for IWC/BWI; RIP Paul.

I am so sorry to hear this sad news of the passing of Paul. His knowledge on birds and butterflies was inspiring. As a young birdwatcher in 1970s, Paul was always so generous of his time and knowledge. A true gentleman. My sincere sympathies.

So sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Paul. Deepest sympathy to you, Sheila, and all your family. May he Rest In Peace. Michael.

Deepest sympathies to you Sheila and all your family on the death of your beloved Paul. May he rest in peace🙏

Sheila I am so sorry for your loss. Another great man lost. Fond memories of all the singing and shared stories over the many years in Stephen’s Green. Not to forget that fantastic night of singing and fun in Grange Golf Club. My condolences to you, Neil and all the family. An absolute gentleman, may he rest in peace.

Dear Sheila, I am so sorry to hear of your sudden loss of Paul.
My deepest sympathy to you. May he rest in peace.
Joan Casey

Dear Sheila so sorry to learn of Paul's death. My deepest sympathy to you and the boys. May he rest in peace. Terry

Very sorry to hear that Paul passed away. May he Rest in Peace. Sincere condolences to Sheila and all the Family. We will miss him passing on his daily walks.

Sincere sympathy Sheila on the sudden loss of your beloved husband Paul.
May he Rest in Peace.

Deepest sympathy to Sheila on death of your husband.
In 2000 at a Pre Retirement. Course I met up with you and PAUL and know he kept busy in retirement So sad that he died so suddenly. May he Rest In Peace.

Deepest sympathy to you on Paul’s death.

We remember him very fondly from the days when he entertained us at Knocknashee Residents Dinners, and very more recently when we encountered him during lockdown as he walked around Knocknashee.

May he rest in peace. A true gentleman.

Mary & David FitzGerald , formerly of Knocknashee.

Deepest sympathy to Sheila and Neil and the rest of the family on the death of dear Paul - a wonderful and true gentleman at all times. With love and prayers Suzanne

So sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. He was a wonderful member of our Probus group who meet every week. Paul’s knowledge was outstanding. He will be sadly missed. Condolences to you Sheila and all your family.

Sheila my deepest sympathy. Unable to be with you on Monday but you will be in my thoughts. Paul was always a true ge gentleman.

Sincere Sympathy to you Sheila, on the sudden passing of Paul, on a few occasions I spoke with Paul on the phone, when Sheila you were Lady Captain, Paul was always very polite.
May Paul Rest In Peace.

Deppest sympathy on your loss, Sheila. Paul was one of the stalwarts of the DWMVC, and he was at choir practice last Monday - as always, a loyal, hard-working member.. We'll.all miss him.

Dear Sheila, so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your beloved Paul. May he Rest In Peace. David and Sheila.

My deepest sympathy Sheila. May Paul rest in peace. Eilis Walsh RDs Bridge Club.

Dear Sheila and family

Our deepest sympathies at this very sad time.