Paul TOCKER Obituary

Dear Anne
I was very saddened to hear of Paul´s passing. Although I had not seen him in recent years, I will always remember his friendly manner and his support for my international development activities. And especially his strength and empathy, in the aftermath of the tragic plane crash. He was a remarkable leader and a genuinely caring person. Please accept my heartfelt condolences to you and your family during this challenging time.
Kind regards.
Keith Armstrong, Christchurch. (ex-Crop & Food Research)

I´m saddened to hear of Paul´s passing . Such a special man .
Love to you Anne as you negotiate this sad time

Paul was one of the best leaders I´ve known. He got us all through that horrific time of the plane crash - leading with such support, authenticity and genuine warmth and care. Have fond memories of his time leading us all at Crop & Food.

My sincere condolences to Anne and family on your loss of a wonderful man. RIP Paul - you will be sorely missed.

Dear Anne so sorry and shocked to hear of Pauls tragic passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this incredibly sad time. Thinking of the wonderful times when you were in Nth Canterbury and all the horse adventures we shared. Stay strong Anne all our love Christine and Hugh Jolliffe

Dear Anne. So sorry to read about Paul passing away. Such a kind, gentle man. He will always be remembered.

My sincere sympathies in losing your soulmate are with you Anne.
I loved working with Paul at Crop & Food and you were the most caring couple we could have had, especially through that dreadful disaster in 2003.
One never forgets such amazing people.

My sincere condolences to you Anne and families
I have fond memories when you were in North Canterbury and helped me so much with my horses and the foaling of your wee foal. You both were so kind and thoughtful.

Dearest Anne, it was with great sadness hearing from you of Paul's passing. Too soon. He will be sadly missed. With love, Brig.

I had the privilege of working as Paul´s Executive Assistant in 2004/05, not long after the 2003 air crash. He was a truly inspirational leader and a genuinely lovely man, whose compassion and humanity shone through at a very difficult time. We were all proud to work alongside him. My heartfelt thoughts are with Anne, who has lost her beloved soulmate. Paul will be remembered with great respect and affection.

Paul was our leader at Crop & Food Research when we needed one most after the 2003 air crash. Paul's compassion and dedication to his staff over this time was exemplary, a lesson in leadership. Never forgotten by us all. RIP Paul.