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Paul Victor Astley Drane

April 4, 1930 - December 21, 2020

Paul was a much-loved husband, father and grandfather. He had a successful career as a pharmacist and enjoyed stamp-collecting and classical music. Although he played many sports as a young man, tennis is where he found his true passion, playing at club level, in the Vets Championships and then for Great Britain in the World Vets Championships. He also served faithfully on the Veterans Lawn Tennis Association Committee. Paul was known for his gentle and friendly demeanor and will be deeply missed by all his friends and family.

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  • 2020-12-31 13:52:38 View / Comment (0)

    Justin Tinto

    Paul showing me how it’s done at the Whitstable bowls Center. There may be a reason why you don’t see my shot

  • 2020-12-31 08:50:33 View / Comment (0)
    Justin Tinto

    Justin Tinto

    Justin Tinto

    Mums 70th birthday, a bit of bubbly and dinner a fantastic celebration, the girls looking stunning as always xxxx

  • 2020-12-31 08:42:57 View / Comment (0)
    Justin Tinto

    Justin Tinto

    Justin Tinto

    Meeting mum and Paul at Whitstable bowls just a year or so ago. Paul showed me his amazing skills which blew me away. Paul’s ability at sport was mind blowing. I generally don’t think another man could compete with his victories in Basketball tennis and bowls xxx

  • 2020-12-31 08:39:47 View / Comment (0)
    Justin Tinto

    Justin Tinto

    Justin Tinto

    Paul meeting Sally my girlfriend 8 years ago in Nottinghill for the first time a fantastic memory xx

  • 2020-12-29 17:20:18 View / Comment (0)
    Angela Drane

    Angela Drane

    Angela Drane

    A fond memory of a wonderful day in November 1997 with Paul's sons John and Ian and their partners Debbie and Michelle and Paul's grandchildren Toby, Joe and Maddie.

  • 2020-12-29 17:13:34 View / Comment (0)
    Angela Drane

    Angela Drane

    Angela Drane

    The Drane-Draper double act and dream team. Their tennis partnership began in 1989 when John approached Paul saying they 'ought to have a go' as a doubles pair. They since notched up 36 national doubles titles, traveled the world playing for GB and became firm friends.

  • 2020-12-29 17:12:51 View / Comment (0)
    Angela Drane

    Angela Drane

    Angela Drane

    An early photo of Paul on the court and one of my favourites..

  • Angela Drane 2020-12-29 17:12:51 wrote: An early photo of Paul on the court and one of my favourites..

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