A Funeral Service for Paul Jonathan CLAVIN will be held at the Cohuna Ski Run River Reserve (371 Cohuna Island Road), Cohuna on FRIDAY (5th May, 2023) commencing at 11:00am.
Location of Service can be found here
A Private Cremation will follow.
We wish to encourage you to express your sympathies and condolences to the family via a post on this announcement which the family are able to access and read.
(All messages are pending the approval of staff to avoid inappropriate content)
Paul’s Service will be live streamed on FRIDAY (5th May, 2023) commencing at 11:00am.
Please click on the Live Stream Tab on our main page where the service will be streamed live on FRIDAY
Deepest Sympathy to Paul’s Family on his tragic passing. Fond memories from our high school days in Cohuna RIP
Dear Karen and family (Lennie & Alfie). Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time. Our deepest sympathy. Lesley & Jeff Collins & furbabies Parker & Casey.
Dear Karen and family,
Sending my love and condolences.
Words seem inadequate … you are in my thoughts.
I have fond memories of Paul and love this gorgeous photo here – that cheeky smile says it all,
warm and fun loving guy. XO
Mary Muirhead
Dear Karen and Family,
Heart-breaking news. I cannot begin to imagine how you are feeling.
I have just watched the service, listening to each of you speak, honestly and courageously . . .
No man could have been more greatly loved. No husband and dad could be more deeply missed.
With sadness, sympathy and admiration,
Deborah Storie
Thinking of you Karen and family at this incredibly sad and difficult time. Joe Little (and Julie)
Dear Karen, Isabella, Alexander and Emily our deepest sympathy. Paul will be missed by us all. He will be remembered with great affection by all who knew him. Thinking of you all at this time. Take care. Anne and Andrew
Heartfelt sympathies to Karen, Isabella, Alexander & Emily and to the wonderful team of people and Clavin and Rogers. Paul was more than a vet, he was a friend, he was a sharer of knowledge a part time psychologist and a mentor. His kindness and compassion was what made him a great human, and he will be missed by so many in the community, but none more so that his family, friends and team. Sending love and light to you all at this most difficult of times.
Wishing to express our deepest sympathy to Karen and the Clavin Family. Paul was such a beautiful gentleman and an outstanding compassionate vet. Paul will be missed by all whom knew him. Peter, Leanne Taylor and Family
Karen our deepest sympathy to you and all the family, Paul’s stories and cheeky smile will be missed.
Karen, Isabella, Alex and Emily, our heartfelt sympathies to you and the broader family. Remembering Paul’s wonderful dry humour and caring nature, and know he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Much love and hugs, Sue & Jerry
Dear Karen, family and staff. My condolences at this sad time. Even though it has been over ten years; I still look back fondly on the two short times that I filled in at your clinic and got to meet you and Paul.
To Karen and family, our deepest sympathy on the passing of a great man. Paul will be missed by so many in our community and our animals. Our thoughts with your family today, and the coming days and weeks.
Lionel and Lorraine Learmonth.
Karen,Isabella,Alex and Emily and to the Clavin and Rogers families our deepest condolences to you all. Paul will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing him .
Greg,Kris and John Goulding and families and staff our at Johville Park
Thinking of Karen and all the family and staff at Clavins.
So sad to lose a such a beautiful person and a wonderful vet. Our thoughts are with the family and great staff. He will be sadly missed by so many. Julie Madden and Mark Membrey.
Deepest sympathy to you Karen and family. Words cannot express the feelings we have at the loss of Paul. A wonderful Vet, and man who took care of our horses and cows and dogs. RIP. 💔 Joy and Robert Taylor & family.
To Karen, family and staff our deepest condolences to you all. Although we only knew Paul for a short time he was a wonderful gentle, caring natured man who went above and beyond as his work as a vet. Cohuna has lost one of the best vets ever. Love and hugs to you all ❤️❤️❤️ Jamie and Vicki Williams X
Deepest sympathy to Karen and family. We are forever grateful for the work and friendship we have shared over so many years.
From all the Cleave family.
Our deepest sympathy to Karen and the Clavin family. Paul will be sadly missed.
Always remember the wonderful memories he has left with you.
Colin, Anne, Rohan and staff of Charles L King & Co.
Sincere condolences to Karen & family on Paul’s passing. A genuine bloke, an outstanding vet & most of all a very good & true friend. Will be sadly missed by all who knew him. 😔 Pete & Milly ( Ann)
CLAVIN family,
Deepest sympathy to you with your great loss.
We think of you during these difficult times times.
Paul was a great vet and friend.
I learned a lot from him and enjoyed working with you both.
We are still very thankful for the opportunity to come to Australia and the role that you played in getting us here.
Hennie and Natanya Strydom.
To the Clavin family. Words cannot soften the loss of your loved one, but knowing that the community of Cohuna admired and respected Paul and have wrapped their arms around you may somehow give you strength to get through this dark time. Our thoughts and prayers are for you all. Sherryn & Jim Bond.
Sincere sympathy to the Clavin family.
Thinking of you all on the sad loss of Paul.
Len & Dianne Mathers.
To Karen and family our very deepest sympathy to you on the loss of Paul.
Una & Noel Lake and family.
Our Deepest Sympathy to Karen and family, we are absolutely devastated for you all. Paul was an amazing man, fantastic vet and will be missed by us all. Peter & Dianne
Chillee, Peppy and Willy💙💙💙💙
To Karen and family, Deepest sympathy for your loss. Paul will be missed by all ❤️
Kevin & Kate Cooke & Family
To Karen and family, our deepest sympathy at this time.
We are all devastated for yours and our loss.
Paul was a good friend, amazing vet and community person.
Thanks for all the love and respect shown to our children and animals, no matter what time of day.
We will miss you but remember the fun times and laughter we shared.
Love Glen, Fiona, Rob, Anita and Amber King-Gee
To Karen, Isabella, Alexander & Emily
We are very shocked to hear about Paul. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Love from Margaret Thompson (Clavin) Bernadette & Family and Jennifer & Family.
Dear Karen and family it was with such sadness that we learnt of the tragic passing of Paul.
He was such a generous vet and helpful friend.
We will always remember him for these fine qualities.
Rest peacefully Paul.
Coral and Bryan Kervin
To Karen and family, my deepest condolences to you in this terrible time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will always remember the great times we shared with Karen and Paul during the Northern Territory trip last year.
To Karen and family, what a wonderful man Paul was. Going to miss his gentle nature as a person and great vet. Sincere sympathy to you all. There are no words to describe your pain and grief but know people will watch over your family in this sad time.
To all the Clavin family, we, like all our community are shocked to hear of your loss. Paul will be remembered with great affection by all of us who have been fortunate to have known him. RIP Paul reunited with your lovely Mother.
Dear Karen and family sending our heartfelt condolences to you all at this very sad time
Paul will be remembered and missed by many
Gary and Leah Easton ❤️❤️
Karen and family thinking of you all in this sad time. He was a fantastic vet a good friend and community person. He will be sadly missed.
Ken Donat.
To the Clavin family I extend my sincere condolences to you all. Paul was an icon of Cohuna and districts and will be missed by many. So sad to hear of your loss. Gone but never forgotten. 🙏 Graeme from the Philippines
Dear Karen and Family,
My sincere and deepest condolences to you all.
Words cannot describe how sad I feel.
Thinking of you.
Love, Eu Ai Ong
To Karen and all your precious family, there really are no words to express our devestation on your tragic loss. Paul will never be forgotten and will be sorely missed by all who knew him, he had so many interests and so many stories and we all have so many memories. One day at a time. Sincere love from Rod & Caren Coates
Dear Karen and families, and Peter and Dawn and families, we are struggling to find a way to express our sadness around your sorrow and grief on Paul’s tragic death. We are feeling deeply for you all, and hope you will call on us if we can help in any way. Love, Doug and Robyn
Dear Karen and family,
We are shattered to have heard of the passing of Paul. Paul became more than our Vet, a friend, whom we shared many a coffee with on his visits. His love of cars, and his many tales of his adventures as a vet often had us in tears of laughter.
He had a huge impact on us.
Our deepest condolences to you all.
Ray & Ruth
Dear Izzy & family,
My heart breaks for all of you at this sad time.
Sending you all lots of love and strength.
Kate Mudford University of Melbourne (Shepparton)
Paul (Clavo) Thanks for your friendship, service, and exceptional advice on animal health, and your knowledge on farm historys, especially Lesters. A great loss to all who knew him and worked along side him. Our deepest condolences to Karen and family. Jeff and Vick Douglas.
Our deepest sympathy is extended to the Calvin family. A huge loss to our community. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
To Karen, Isabella, Alex, Emily & family.
My thoughts are with you all at this sad time Paul will be so missed ❤️❤️
Dear Karen, and family
Thinking of you all at this shocking time. Paul was a respected , friendly community man . We are forever grateful he was part of ours.
Julie Mcloughlan and the boys . Xx
Dear Karen and Paul’s Families
Our thoughts are with you all. Paul was a beacon in the cattle vets profession and his knowledge and generosity reached as far as Goondiwindi in SW Qld. He will be missed but remembered by all the vets at the Goondiwindi and Districts Vets. Rest well my friend
To Karen and Paul’s family: Our most sincere condolences. May Paul rest in peace. I will always remember him as a good friend since our time together at vet school. Henry and Mable Cheung
Deepest sympathies to Paul’s family, friends and work colleagues. A good man gone far too soon. Leaves a gaping hole in his family, cattle veterinary world and no doubt his local community that will take some filling.
Karen and family. There are no words I can say to help but be comforted in the thoughts I have for a beautiful man, vet, husband, father and family man. He will be sadly missed and I hope you can gain strength from this and let the town people, family and friends wrap their hands around you. RIP Paul, you were one amazing person xx
My deepest sympathy to you Karen and family, such a sad and tragic loss of a talented , greatly respected Vet and person who helped us on many occasions and weird times during a job he loved. We will miss him dearly. My love to you all💔💔💔
Our deepest sympathy to Karen and the family. A great loss to the community. Ann & Rob.
Paul has been our Vet from day one – his selflessness, commitment and compassion for animals and their owners was extraordinary. We will miss him. A huge loss for our community Sending love to Karen, Alex, Isabella & Em, and family. Jenny & Paul Barry
To Karen, Isabella, Alexander Emily and the extend family. Deepest Sympathy to you all. Paul will be missed dearly by many.
My Deepest Sympathy to Karen & family,
Paul was a giant amongst men, his presence within the community is already deeply missed.
Thinking of you all
Trick Boswood
To Karen and the family, so sorry for your loss, condolences to you all, Paul was such a great person and vet who is sadly missed by us all. Thinking of you all at such a hard time, we miss you mate no one will replace you 💔 Regards Linda and Wendy Leach at Linlea Dogue de bordeaux Stud.
To all the Clavin families, my deepest condolences to you all on your loss. I grew up next door to the Clavins- a great family.
Dear Karen, Isabella, Alexander, Emily
and your extended family. We are so sorry for your loss. Paul was an amazing person- always warm, funny and welcoming, a real family man and such an important contributor to the community. RIP Paul, you are greatly missed ❤️
Karen, Izzy, Em and Alex. We are so sorry for your loss. Paul was a great guy, he loved and was so proud of his family. He will be missed by all who had the privilege to know him. xox
Wishing to express our deepest sympathies to all of Paul’s family during this very sad time…he was a great guy and a wonderful vet…he will be greatly missed by all who knew him…sadly we will miss his farewell, but will certainly be thinking of him…Max and Andrea Bowland…
Deepest sympathy to Karen and all of Paul’s family and work colleagues. The last time we saw you having a good time was at breakfast in Kununurra. Love Geoff.
A brilliant vet
A great guy
He will be greatly missed.
Our thoughts are with Karen and family.
Jim & Dot Gilmore.
Karen and family, we are deeply saddened by your loss of Paul. Such a well liked and respected member of the community. Our deepest condolences.
Bob and Bron Donat.
To Karen and Paul’s family our deepest condolences Paul will be missed by all who new him ❤️❤️Kevin Kate and Cooke Familys
You will be missed by so many Paul. Much love to your family and mates❤️❤️❤️
Dean Fry, Andrea Smith, Alannah, Cordelia & Eleanor Fry-Smith.