28 May 1963 – 11 July 2025
28 May 1963 – 11 July 2025
He pānui tēnei mai i a Haven Falls ki Auckland
E ngā mana, e ngā reo, o tēnā hapū, o tēnā iwi, tēnei te mihi ki a koutou katoa.
Bereavement panui on behalf of the Appleton whanau, regarding the passing of their beloved Father, Norman "Paul" Appleton, who sadly passed away on Friday 11th July 2025 in Auckland. Matua Paul's funeral service will be held on Thursday 17th July at Haven Falls Henderson commencing at 12.00pm, followed by a private cremation at Waikumete Crematorium. Please feel free to contact us for further information.
Moe mai rā e Matua, hoki ki ngā mātua tūpuna kua wehe, haere, haere, hoki atu.
Funeral service held at Haven Falls Auckland
Rest in peace my bro I& I'll see you on the other side until then keep a spot for us wher we can catch up & laugh about old times my friendship is eternal until we meet All my love my bro
Condolences to Zara, Kyra and family at this sad time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Paul
You are such a beautiful man. Pauly you will be sadly missed. But you have a special place in my heart, right next to Konin. I have very fond memories of all our fishing trips. When you took the tiller when the massive oil tanker was going past, it would have been handy to know that you couldn't swim. Lil shit. Just as well we didn't need to. Love you Paul. Man, we caught some AWSOME fish though eh?
Dad A big part of me is missing and that is you. You were the best Dad and friend I could of ever had. I was so proud to call you my Dad, you loved me your whole life and I'll miss you for the rest of mine. I promise to make you proud in everything I do. Love you forever x
No words can ever truly capture the depth of what you’re feeling right now. Losing your dad is a heartbreak that shifts something deep in the soul. He was your protector, your storyteller, your source of strength and laughter, and the man who knew you in ways no one else ever could — simply because he was your dad. Paul loved you both fiercely. He was so proud of who you are — not just for your achievements or your strength, but for the kindness, courage, and heart he saw in you every single day. In your laughter, he heard echoes of his own joy. In your determination, he saw reflections of his spirit. And in your love, he felt the greatest gift life ever gave him — being your father. Zara, Kyra — in this pain, I hope you also feel his presence close. His love didn’t end today. It lives on in you — in your memories, your strength, your sense of humour, and your kindness. His stories will be told through you. His pride will shine every time you face the world with courage. And his spirit will walk beside you — quietly, always. It’s okay to cry. It’s okay to feel lost. But never forget that your dad’s love is forever. He may not be here to hold your hand, but he will always hold your hearts. He would want you to live fully, to laugh loudly, to love deeply — and to carry his memory with pride. You were his everything. And now, he lives on through you. With all my love, Sandra
Funeral service held at Haven Falls Auckland

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