Paul O'Toole

My sincerest condolences to the O'Toole family. I had the pleasure of meeting Paul on the coffee circuit. Whether it was on 'cupping' sessions in Bewleys or at conferences / trade shows, I was always in a better place after having met Paul. Few are masters of their craft like Paul was. Equally impressive was the humility in which he educated the rest of us. I speak of him often to others. May he rest in peace.

To the O'Toole and Watson families, Thinking of you all at this sad time. Sincere condolences.
Eileen Geaney

We are so saddened to hear of the loss of Paul and send our sincere condolences to Lesley and the family. Paul was a true friend and long standing tea colleague with whom we shared many fun filled moments. Such a great man.

Dear Lesley and family,

May I offer you all my heartfelt condolences during this sad time. I had the pleasure of knowing Paul through my work with Fairtrade in Ireland, and was privileged to have traveled with Paul to Colombia around 5 years ago. His knowledge and passion for coffee was remarkable and what I remember most was his warmth, kindness and love for people, the legacy he leaves will continue to reach far and wide.
With love,
Ciara

Dear Lesley

I am so sorry for your loss and grief. Paul bore his illness with much stoicism and good humour, it was a pleasure for me to be able to look after him when he attended his last SCTA coffee dinner in Switzerland.
He also was so delighted by his children and grandchildren.
We at Ecom are also grateful for the lovely working relationship we had with him and my colleagues loved his origin visits each year.
I too will miss his presence and companionship and hope the next stretch is not too lonely for you.

Deepest condolences to all Paul's family and friends. I knew Paul from a very young age, we journeyed through St David's for many years in the same class. A tragic loss to all who loved him and knew him. Mey he rest in peace.

Dear Leslie & family,

I’m very sorry to have heard of Paul’s death.
Paul was so proud of you all and spoke with great pride about you including recently about the marathon fund raising efforts for other people’s health care.
I was lucky to have hung out with him for work here and abroad. He always had huge respect for the coffee farmers he met and helped out beyond the call of duty and with goodwill and great wit.

We’ll miss you Paul O’Toole

My heart felt & deepest sympathies go out to Paul’s family & extended family at this difficult time. Paul’s a gentle soul & presence will be dearly missed on our annual outings but will never be forgotten, our cherished memory of him always resides with us. May he rest in eternal peace.

Sincere sympathy to Fr Brian and all the O'Toole family on the death of your beloved Paul, may he rest in peace. So very sorry to hear of your sad loss. Vincent and Muireann Conway

Condolences to Ciarán and all the family on your sad loss x

So sorry to hear the sad news, my sincere sympathy to all Pauls family.

So sorry to hear the sad news in Paul’s passing. I knew him from Robt Roberts when I joined in the 80’s he had a great sense of humour.
May he rest in peace.

Dear Lesley, we are so sorry to have just heard about Paul and our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family.

Deepest sympathy toPauls wife and family and to his brother Fr Brian and all his loved ones Mass offered for him Condolences Fr Dan OConnor Declan Lawlor and staff Dublin Diocesan Education Secretariat

I only heard of Paul’s passing today, and I am so gutted by the news. We were united by our love of Guinness and music. We also shared similar but different illnesses.I had great plans to visit and share a Green Spot whiskey but sadly our plans never came to fruition. I am drinking a Green Spot tonight and remembering Paul with incredible fondness and love.

To: Miriam, Brian and Ciaran and Lesley and all Paul's family. So sorry to hear of his untimely death. His family in Kilmore West were a real pleasure to know. May Paul rest in peace, reunited with his Mam, Anne.

Sincere condolences to Brian and family on the sad loss of your brother Paul. May he rest in peace.
Pat & Helena Kavanagh

Condolences to the O'Toole Family on the passing of Paul. You are in our thoughts and prayers

Condolences to all Paul’s Family.Had some great memories in our early days.Rip .

Very sorry to hear of Paul’s passing . Paul had great knowledge and shared it with all of us who were lucky to know and work with him.
Sincere sympathy to Lesley Katie Ben and Luke and extended family on Paul’s passing .
RIP Paul .

So Sorry to hear of Paul’s passing ,first met him in the 70’s in Irish Tea Merchants such a fun guy he will be so missed last time we met had a few pints in the summit inn in Howth and we reminisced about the past we so laughed over those few drinks will never be forgotten.. RIP

What a beautiful service and lovely tributes from Paul’s children. I was just thinking back to the very early days of “Fifth Avenue” and them playing the summer project disco in Kilmore, it was everyone’s highlight of the summer! I have no doubt Paul will have met up with David by now and are already talking all things music! RIP Paul

I have many happy memories of Paul. Always in good spirits even when his health was not so good. He was great company and we enjoyed our games of golf together.
His knowledge of coffee was second to none. We have lost a nice guy and great colleague.
My sympathy is with Leslie and family

So sorry to hear of Paul's passing. I have fond memories of playing Paul's drums back in our music days. R.I.P Paul.

Fr Brian my very sincere condolences to you and your family at this very sad time.May your beloved brother Paul now Rest In Peace.

Our sincere sympathies to all the O' Toole family on the sad passing of Paul. May he now rest in peace. You are all in our thoughts and prayers a this very sad time.
David, Claire, Andrew, Patrick and Aoibhin.

Our deepest condolences to you all in the very sad loss of your dear Paul. Many happy memories of a true gent..may his gentle soul rest in peace 🌹

So sad to hear of Paul's passing. RIP. Enjoyed working with him in Robert Roberts. A lovely colleague with a great sense of humour. Sincere sympathy to Lesley and family.

I have just heard your very sad news Lesley. ! May Paul Rest in Peace now . My thoughts are with you all . Kathy XX

Father Brian
My deepest sympathy on the death of your dear brother Paul May he rest in peace and on his wife and family God’s Blessing on you all

To Miriam, CJ, Rob and all in the O'Toole family, our deepest sympathies on Paul's passing, he is free of pain and with Anne now.
May he rest in peace.

Too soon... Really feel sorry for Your lost. My condolences to close family and friends 💔. Fly high Paul ,You are free now

Sending much love to the O'Toole family from all of catrinas colleagues in beaumont hospital.

Sincere Sympathy and Condolences to Lesley, Katie, Ben, Luke, grandchildren Elle, Molly, and extended families. Thoughts are with you. May Paul Rest in Peace.

Deepest sympathy to Miriam and all the O'Toole families on the sad passing of Paul may he rest in peace

To Lesley and Family

We were very sorry to hear of Paul’s Sad passing.

I first met Paul in 1997 when I started working for “The Tea Company” in Walkinstown. He was an amazing source of Knowledge, wisdom and crack, a constant smile breaking into a laugh, and a good word for everyone.

I had many good nights out with him over the six years we worked together, and many great days in work. He was as passionate and expert a coffee and tea person as I have ever met and he loved sharing his passion with people.

Our paths crossed many times since we worked together, and he was alway as friendly and genuine as ever.

He will be missed by many and well remembered.

wherever you are now, the party is just about to get going!

Rest in Peace Paul

Very sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. Happy memories of the good old days working with Paul in Bewley’s in the 1990’s . Deepest sympathy to Lesley and all Paul’s family . May Paul rest in peace

To Lesley and family. We are so sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. With deepest sympathy on this very sad occasion from our family.

Deepest sympathy to Miriam and all the O Toole family..Brid Gerard and Michael..Co Clare..

Lesley, Katie, Ben, Luke, I am so sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. I am thinking of you all at this very sad time, R.I.P. Paul.

Deepest Sympathies Ciaran & families, on the passing of you're brother ,
May he rest in peace .

Siobhan ODea
Aerlingus

Dear Paul,
The moment I learned that you had passed away , the Memory Lane movie started playing.
I think it was in 2007 that I first met you . I came to visit Bewley’s trying to get you onboard with our company, to sell green coffee to you. You told me it was ok to visit you if I could also invite you for dinner... That was the beginning of a longterm annual dinner tradition. We had fantastic dinner dates over the years together with other Bewley’s colleagues (dear Sandra B), which always ended up loud due to the amounts of wine we drunk. Our last dinner was in 2020 just before the covid pandemic broke out. You were already ill then, but still you enjoyed it so much . … That evening will always be a very special memory for me. Paul, you were a fantastic person, a great character , one of a kind! Thanks for all the good moments we shared together. I am so upset now, I offer my deepest condolences to your family, friends and beloved ones.

Dorine Dam , your friend and coffee trader from Arasco Food BV The Netherlands

I had the pleasure of working with Paul and Bewley's over many years. He taught me so much about the fascinating world of coffee, wore his immense expertise lightly and was a very kind and professional person. Sincere sympathy to Lesley, Katie, Ben and Luke. Kind regards from Tim and all at MKC Communications.

Rest in peace Paul O'Toole. It can only be fun wherever you are. All my love Leslie and family.

Dearest Lesley, Katie, Ben, Luke and the extended O'Toole family, we are so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. Our sincerest condolences to you all at this very sad time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May you take comfort knowing that Paul is at peace now. xxx

Deepest condolences to Leslie and all of the O’Toole family on the death of Paul. May he rest in peace and his family be comforted in their loss.

Sincere condolences to all of Paul's family at this very sad time.

Paul's passion for coffee was instilled in all of us that were lucky to work with him in Bewley's. Anytime spent with him usually resulted leaving his company laughing, a huge loss to so many.

Sincere condolences to Miriam, Carol-Jane, Rob and all the family on the loss of Paul - rest in peace.

Deepest condolances to Leslie ,Katie ,Ben , Luke,Mirium ,Brian & Ciarain .I have nothing but happy fond memories of meeting Paul for Dubs matches and the odd social occasion.An amazing personality ,nature & presence , RIP Paul

All of us at Cafedirect and Bewley's UK are very sad to hear of Paul's death. His passion for life and passion for and deep knowledge of coffee and the industry made him a well loved and respected colleague. Whether engaging with farmers at origin, working with colleagues to expand the business and impart knowledge, or just on a social occasion, his warmth and authenticity shone through. He will be sadly missed. Our thoughts are with his family at this time.
John Steel, CEO, Cafedirect

Rest in peace Paul 🙏

Dearest Lesley, katie, Ben and Luke.
So sorry to hear of Pauls passing, our deepest sympathy to you all.
Sending you love and strength xx

Truly saddened to hear of Paul's passing. A good egg, true Dub, always with a hint of divilment. He always left you with a kind word. Thoughts are with O'Toole family. May his memory bring you comfort.

To Lesley, Katie, Ben and Luke, Ella and Molly, Miriam, Brian and Ciaran. My deepest condolences to you all at this awful time. I’m sure you’ll hear lots of wonderful stories in the next few days of Paul which will bring many a smile to your faces. Take care all of you. I’ll be thinking of you.

“Nature’s first green is gold
Her hardest hue to hold
Her early leaf’s a flower
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf,
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day
Nothing gold can stay.”

Deepest condolences on the heartbreaking loss of Paul to all friends and family, A popular man whose legacy lives on through his 3 amazing children. Sending all the love and hugs at this difficult time.

Lesley , Katie , Luke and Ben my heart goes out to you all at this hopelessly sad time.

As long as I have known and enjoyed Paul , working , joking , laughing and being patiently educated by him in Bewley’s, it will be his final lesson that will always stay with me: how he courageously faced down his illness with breezy indifference and outrageous good humor …….. he just insisted on extracting the very best craic out of life to the end.

A consummate coffee Bewley’s icon , he was an irresistible , lovable rascal and fun guy to be around anytime at work or at play , truly a legend and he will be remembered so fondly by countless people worldwide in coffee. He signed off so many mails and texts with an “x” and I can think of no better way to say goodbye to him from very far away.
Rest Peacefully ..... x

Paul was an Icon in the coffee industry and from the day I met him, he was always nothing less than a gentleman and an open and accepting person. He was always in it for the great good, not for the goodness of himself. I will always cherish the friendship I had with him

My condolences go out to Leslie and the rest of the family

To Lesley Katie luke and Ben sincere sympathy on the death of paul....may he rest in peace.....x

Lesley, Katie, Luke , Ben, Miriam , Brian and Ciaran , our deepest sympathy on the passing of your loving husband, Dad and Brother .
We send you our love and prayers at this heartbreaking time for all of u .
Rest in peace with your lovely Mam now Paul.
Life has changed not ended .
Liz and Peter Houlihan.

So sorry to hear of Paul's passing such a lovely man our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this sad time may he rest in peace 🙏