Remembering Paul- a colleague, a friend by Angela Charles https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4 Secretariat for Catholic Education en-us 2021-07-29 05:54:37 UTC 2025-10-24 20:14:06 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/2728.png https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1663845745 We will never forget such a wonderful person, and we all know that we should be grateful for all of the good times we shared with him. Our buddy, have a safe journey; the Lord will give you peace.]]> 2021-07-29 06:19:52 UTC https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1663845745 Paul -A man for others https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1663849535
Dear Paul. We cannot come to terms with your sudden demise. You were a true gentleman. Always there for all those who have worked by your side. You  were always positive with a ready smile on your face. May you rest in peace. You will surely be missed. Ronald  and Cynthia Formosa]]> 2021-07-29 06:24:49 UTC https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1663849535 Dear Paul, https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1663860592  You left us so sudden and so unexpected! You were always there for us, always ready to contribute. You will surely be missed. May you rest in peace dear friend. Condolences to all your beloved family. 

Marianne Bartolo]]> 2021-07-29 06:39:47 UTC https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1663860592 An educator like no other - a great man indeed janicespiteri https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1663870440 Dear Paul,
You were one in a million. Thank you for all the funny moments and pearls of wisdom. I am so sorry that you did not get to enjoy your well-deserved retirement. I think this song captures the thoughts I wish to express.

Janice De Giovanni]]> 2021-07-29 06:52:42 UTC https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1663870440 A true gentleman https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1663897087 Dear Paul,
Our path crossed very recently and in this very short time you were a great joy to work with, funny and most of all a true gentleman. Will cherish your kind words and joie de vivre forever. Until we meet again.

Lorna Flask Camenzuli]]> 2021-07-29 07:24:23 UTC https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1663897087 A colleague, a friend, a mentor... https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1663899569 I can never thank you enough for all the support you gave me Paul! I have lost a true friend and a great mentor. I wish I could give you one last phone call, ending it with your usual jokes and laughs! You will be sorely missed by many Paul. I pray that you will always guide me from above as you always did. Rest in peace Paul. 

Natasha Bugeja ]]> 2021-07-29 07:27:38 UTC https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1663899569 https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1663920695 Paul was of immense help to me. I felt free to ask him any difficulty I had and he would answer readily and in length.  

Irene Meilak]]> 2021-07-29 07:57:34 UTC https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1663920695 Dear Paul, https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1663936127   So sad that you had to leave so soon. Will always remember that smile and how you always minimized things with a joke. 

 You will be in my prayers
Mildred]]> 2021-07-29 08:21:15 UTC https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1663936127 Paul https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1663940419
There was never a time that I asked for help and you did not do your utmost to help. You shared notes and past papers with us and encouraged us in a way only a true gentleman would do.  You were not only a mentor but also someone to rely on. Rest in gentle peace now and look after the loved ones you left behind xxx 

Odette Demicoli ]]> 2021-07-29 08:27:45 UTC https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1663940419 Dear Paul, clairevassallo https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1663950961 First time I met you I thought: I want to be like him when I'm his age. A calm, serene person who always wore a smile on your face. Now that you're in the Lord's arms I imagine you sitting on a couch with a glass in one hand and a cigarette in the other chatting with those around you, always finding interesting topics to chat about. May the Lord grant you eternal rest dear colleague! 
Claire Vassallo]]> 2021-07-29 08:44:59 UTC https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1663950961 Strieħ fis-sliem Pawl https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1663965326 Paul was my Assistant Head during my secondary years ‘01 - ‘06 and now a colleague/mentor. During department meetings, we always stuck together since we were the only Economics and Accounting teachers. That meant sitting on a bench outside with a coffee in one one hand, a cigarette in the other and getting to work. Admittedly, we always get side-tracked and end up talking about life in general, and that’s when you realize he has myriad of experiences to learn from 🙂 Everyone, always has good things to say about him - an ideal example of a man for others.

Għidilhom ġiex ċajtiet vojta mit-tajbin hemm fuq, Pawl. Grazzi ta’ kollox 🙏

Luke Grech]]> 2021-07-29 09:11:37 UTC https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1663965326 Ghaziz Pawlu, vellagobey https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1664069963 Niftakrek torganizza xi fenkata jew hanzirata biex niltaqghu b'mod informali flimkien, u dejjem hadna pjacir. Jiddispjacini hafna li kellek titlaqna f'qasir zmien. Jalla l-Mulej isabbar lill-familjari tieghek u jzomm idejh fuqhom.

Tislijiet,
Michelle]]> 2021-07-29 12:52:29 UTC https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1664069963 Dear Paul, friggierilor https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1664099852 Your calm disposition, kind nature and positive attitude were just a few of your many good qualities. You were gone far too soon, but the memory of you will never be forgotten. 
Lorna ]]> 2021-07-29 13:32:58 UTC https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1664099852 Ghaziz Pawlu taghna...se tibqa' dejjem maghna! https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1664167132 Kemm hadt gost li sirt nafek Mr Borg u kemm qed jiddispjacini li se jkolli insellimlek. D-dahka tieghek se tibqa' tidwi f'widnejja u l-mossi helwin li kont taghmel qatt mhu se nnehhihom minn quddiem ghajnejja. Kemm rikordji sbieh se thallilna go qalbna...tac-cajt li kont taf tirrakonta, tal-puls tal-futbol li kont thobb torganizza...tal-gharfien kollu li xerridt San Alwigi u fost iskejjel ohra tal-Knisja. L-istudenti taghna kienu jadurawk... ghax kont turi interess genwin fihom... mhux tghallem is-suggett u full stop.. tlaqt il barra... Kont tieqaf titkellem maghhom fuq dak li jolqothom, tgharrafhom fuq dak li qed jigri madwarhom...edukatur par excellence ghax ma kontx tehel mat-textbook imma tmur oltre. Taqsam maghhom l-imhabba tieghek lejn il-muzika rock...idoqq l-gitarra fuq il-palk maghhom fost namri ohrajn... dejjem ferriehi... l-anzjan zaghzugh taghna kemm se nimmisjawk!! J'Alla hemm fuq tferrah l-angli ta' madwarek ukoll u tghaddilhom la joie de vivre kif dejjem ispirajtni ghaziz kollega :) Kuragg lill-membri familjari kollha li tant habbejt... qatt mhu se tkun minsi...u dan fic-cert!

Tislijiet sinciera minghand Prascovia u l-istaff ta' San Alwigi... l-ispirtu zaghzugh tieghek se jibqa' dejjem maghna xxx]]> 2021-07-29 14:52:15 UTC https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1664167132 Dear Paul, https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1664219280
I have only come to know you in recent years but I cannot forget what a true gentleman you were, always very grateful even for little things.  It was always nice to chat with you.  I'm deeply saddened to learn about your sudden loss.  We have lost a man with a great passion for education.  You will be deeply missed by all those who knew you.  rest in peace dear Paul.

Vanessa ]]> 2021-07-29 16:04:52 UTC https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1664219280 In memory of Paul berniceazzopardimeli https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1664260465 I came to know Paul very recently. The first time he shared his opinion with us, I remember thinking how knowledgeable he is and yet so humble in the way he expressed his knowledge. He was always very respectful and a true gentleman. May he rest in peace in the loving arms of the Lord.   

Bernice]]> 2021-07-29 17:06:18 UTC https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1664260465 Dear Paul, https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1664701876 I will always be grateful for the many times you went out of your way to help me personally with my work and how hard you worked to make sure that as teachers of economics we could give the best to our students. I will treasure all the and resources you sent. I will miss your emails with emoticons and departmental meetings with side jokes and funny comments. You were a true gentleman and you will be sorely missed!

May you now enjoy your retirement in heaven Paul! 
Shirley]]> 2021-07-30 04:47:57 UTC https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1664701876 Dear Paul, https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1664900206 I knew you as a 15 year old student, and then we crossed paths again as colleagues, in these last few years.   I am grateful for the moments we shared and insightful conversations with a joke, here and there.  You kept a growth mindset all throughout.  You were a man that always taught beyond the textbook and for life, learning was a life-long process.  You will be missed and remembered!
Rest in peace dear Paul.
Roberta]]> 2021-07-30 10:16:45 UTC https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1664900206 Dear Paul, https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1664916345 So privileged to have known you as a colleague and as a genuine friend.  Thank you for all the inspiration, help when needed and service with a smile that could not go by unnoticed... you will surely be missed. Rest in peace dear friend... until we meet again.

Stephanie Maggi-Pulis]]> 2021-07-30 11:00:36 UTC https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1664916345 https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1664919464 Dear Paul
You left unexpectedly! You will surely be missed dear friend. You were a true gentleman, an inspiring person and always ready to help.
May you rest in peace.
Deep condolences to your beloved family.
Ruth Scicluna ]]> 2021-07-30 11:10:07 UTC https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1664919464 https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1665008397 Paul
You were always a true gentleman!  Nothing was too difficult a task for you! All you ever wanted was to help whoever needed your guidance. Most of all you always had a smile and a joke to share to make the day lighter and brighter!
Rest in peace!
Rita



]]> 2021-07-30 13:56:11 UTC https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1665008397 https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1665088130 Dear Paul
As the very first HOD of Economics you had the important task of bringing us Economics teachers together. Thanks to your work, I no longer felt isolated in my own school but found the support of other teachers in other schools, who shared my same problems. Your work was always meticulous. I know you had many plans but the good Lord had other plans for you. May you rest in peace.
Oriana ]]> 2021-07-30 15:55:08 UTC https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1665088130 https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1665429520 Thank you for everything Mr Borg.  As an HOD you were always there to help and support, always listened to our queries, answered any questions.  You shared resources and was so organised and hard-working. You will surely be missed.  A true gentleman.  May you rest in peace.  

Dorianne]]> 2021-07-31 06:50:26 UTC https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1665429520 https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1665563265 sr alexandra ]]> 2021-07-31 14:31:57 UTC https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1665563265 https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1665835868 Farewell dear friend!  I will always remember you as a friend and true gentlemen, always striving to make the world a better place.  Till we meet again! 
Grace Bonnici]]> 2021-08-01 08:19:09 UTC https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1665835868 https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1666632420 Dear Paul,

You left so unexpectedly and so soon. I am privileged to have known you.  You always wore a beautiful smile and encouraged the ones around you.  You will surely be missed.

Rest in peace,

Shirley Bonnici Spiteri

]]> 2021-08-02 10:58:39 UTC https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1666632420 Paul - a friend I will always remember. https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1672727802 I got to know Paul over thirty years ago when we were both members of the MUT Council.  Ever since those days, we met occasionally right until our paths crossed again when he and I joined the SfCE as Heads of Department in 2010.  Paul was unique in more ways than one.  His unassuming manner, his subtle good humour, but above all his kind disposition will, I am sure, be fondly remembered by all those who were lucky enough to deal with him in some way or another.
Thank you, dear Paul.  Thank you for your presence in my life and in that of the many colleagues you worked with.  Now its time for you to earn your well-deserved rest in the arms of the One who you tried (and managed) to imitate in your lifetime.
Rest in peace, Pawl!

Lawrence]]> 2021-08-09 10:20:25 UTC https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1672727802 Paul- A true gentleman https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1672820352 Always so courteous, polite and respectful, with a witty sense of humour. I have known you for 11 years having been appointed together as heads of department for SFCE in 2010. You always showed a benevolent disposition. Thank you Paul and rest in Peace.
Natasha G.]]> 2021-08-09 12:50:04 UTC https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1672820352 https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1673888365 An amazing teacher and an amazing mentor. Always dedicated]]> 2021-08-10 08:20:36 UTC https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1673888365 https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1674776235 Dear Paul, 
When hearing the news, my mind immediately went to those meaningful conversations we used to have, and the kind words of advice you used to give me, as I served my afterschools. 

Your professionalism and great ability to interact and bring a smile to anyone's face, knew no bounds.

Your legacy lives on in the teachings, minds and hearts that you touched, throughout your many years of selfless service. 

Grazzi ta' kollox Sur Borg 🙏
Strieh fis-sliem.]]> 2021-08-11 01:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1674776235 Thank you all for you kind words and tributes about Paul. https://padlet.com/angelacharlesMT/rdnlknk6yz2vwcr4/wish/1685858726 It is of great comfort to us, his family, to know that he was much loved and respected by his peers, colleagues and friends.
Your prayers and support are deeply appreciated.

Claire Borg and family 

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