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Paul HEFFERNAN Obituary

HEFFERNAN, Paul Francis. Unexpectedly at Auckland Hospital, after a short courageous battle, on 17th October, 2025; aged 81 years. Adored husband of Kathy, and loving Dad and Grandad of all his children, grand-children and their families. A service to celebrate Paul's quirky charismatic and amazing role model to all will be held at his home, 110A Rennie Street, Thames, on Friday 24th October, at 11am, followed by private cremation. Please wear colourful and quirky attire.



Published by The New Zealand Herald on Oct. 20, 2025.

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Glenda Shipman

October 21, 2025

Paul was my teachers' training college lecturer in the late 1970s. As a teacher straight out of the classroom, we loved his practical and innovative ideas and the enthusiasm for teaching that he imparted. Over the years I incorporated many of his ideas in my own classroom.
I recognised his pottery in a gallery in Thames a few years back as similar to the many quirky cartoon figures that adorned all the handouts and ideas he provided for us. His originality and creativity inspired many in education. My condolences to his family.

Sydney Helen Stuart

October 20, 2025

The laugh, the happy chappy with a quick wit, will always be ahappy memory, when I feel blue. Clever little sayings with his writings will be in many childrens
story library. The teacher with books like The Polar Bear and others had a point to make about life in a good way. thanks paul and Kathy for the special times shared with you on dinner gatherings with fellow artists. Lots love and never forgotten. Sydney Helen Stuart

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