Posted by BrendaTx on 7/22/11 10:56am
Msg #390667

Collection for Paul Williamson

My name is Brenda Stone and I have been a poster here for a long time.

Sylvia is undoubtedly swamped right now, so I am going to get the ball moving and suggest that anyone who would like to provide funds via PayPal.com account to send to Paul's wife should send it via PayPal.com to

[e-mail address]

That's Notaries 4 paul w @ gmail.com

I thought that I would collect for a week, and the probably get the check to her on the following week.

When someone is in the hospital there are tons of expenses for the person going and coming.

I feel that this is a kindest way that to show Paul's wife how valuable that he was to US.

I know that he would be so touched it if she got an outpouring of our collective small offerings and a list of all the people who contributed (no amount listed) to see how beloved her husband was.

Your amount will be confidential, but I will list your name unless you say that I should not. I was waiting for Sylvia's input but I will go forward because people are starting to ask and want to collect. I am hopeful that Sylvia will present this money to Ann.

If you need someone to vouch for me, I think a few of the old timers will.


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This message was posted with permission of Harry & Traci / NR.

Reply by BrendaTx on 7/22/11 11:01am
Msg #390669

Sorry for the typos...

I will also keep all updated on what has come in. I will also give Sylvia the password to the account email so that she can monitor it as well.

Reply by Stamper_WI on 7/22/11 11:10am
Msg #390672

I absolutely trust Brenda!

Thank you for doing this Brenda!

Reply by Tannis Zamora on 7/22/11 11:33am
Msg #390675

Re: I absolutely trust Brenda!

Brenda has been on this forum forever it seems. And she is always one of the first to step forward and help. Thank you Brenda. I just don't have the words right now. Paul was just simply the BEST. God got another ANGEL.

tannis z TN

Reply by BarbaraL_CA on 7/22/11 11:39am
Msg #390676

Re: I absolutely trust Brenda!

I've known Brenda for the last 8 years and commend her for starting a collection for Paul. He was a true professional in every way and will greatly missed! Thank you Brenda!

Reply by Linda Juenger on 7/22/11 12:04pm
Msg #390679

Re: I absolutely trust Brenda!

Thanks Brenda for doing this. It just breaks my heart.

Reply by Alz on 7/22/11 4:55pm
Msg #390715

Thank you for doing this. n/m

Reply by FlaNotary2 on 7/22/11 12:02pm
Msg #390677

What I would like to see is a commemorative memorial

certificate presented to Paul's wife by Notary Rotary. He deserves recognition for the vast contributions he has made to this board and to the notary community at large.

Reply by BrendaTx on 7/22/11 12:02pm
Msg #390678

About Checks - PLEASE READ:

I will gladly accept your checks, but if you mail a check, please do not hold me responsible if I cannot confirm that I have received it.

I have no way to account for checks and cannot be responsible for them.

Secondly, I will have to wait until your check clears before forwarding funds.

I will put my mailing address in my profile.

Thank you for your thoughts, but I must let you know that I have had issues with losing mail and with collecting lots of checks for things.

Reply by Tannis Zamora on 7/22/11 12:11pm
Msg #390680

Re: About Checks - PLEASE READ:

That is why it is best to do PAY PAL. Account are secure and Pay Pal has the best arrangements.
tannis z TN

Reply by NJDiva on 7/22/11 1:20pm
Msg #390684

I, too, have the utmost respect and confidence in Brenda...

and Sylvia too. As Paul was, you are both very instrumental and helpful to everyone on this board. As lucky as we are to have you both, we were even luckier to have Paul (I'm sure you don't mind me saying that.)

I must post our last correspondence. I'm going to do so in another post...

Reply by BrendaTx on 7/22/11 1:46pm
Msg #390689

Received: $195

Within 2.5 hours...notaries are some of the most steadfast and generous people in the world. I will keep you posted.

I lost my husband several years ago. Knowing that so many care means so much and I trust that Ms. Ann will know that she's got a support community here full of love and appreciation for her husband.

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 7/22/11 2:41pm
Msg #390695

Re: Received: $195

I just got off the phone with Ann. She is following Paul's wishes to the letter.
He wanted to be cremated with no funeral, no services and no flowers. Paul was a very private person (as is Ann)

Unfortunately the hospital Paul passed away in was in the next county and Ann had to pay extra for him to be returned to where they live. There is a major hospital within 2 miles of their home, but because his insurance was Tricare he had to go to a hospital that was a Tricare provider - and that was 35 miles away! She did have to pay out a few thousand dollars to the funeral home today. She doesn't know what other expenses she will have.
So I think it is wonderful if we can help even in a small way.

Reply by BrendaTx on 7/22/11 2:57pm
Msg #390698

Update: Collect through Aug. 3rd

It was brought to my attention that many people get paid on the first.

We will extend the time out a bit if that is okay with you all.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 7/22/11 3:16pm
Msg #390700

Thanks Brenda n/m

Reply by rengel/CA on 7/22/11 4:29pm
Msg #390708

Re: Update: Collect through Aug. 3rd

I had to transfer some $$ into my paypal account - it says it will take 3 - 5 days to post so I will send when it posts to my account.

Thanks for taking this on Brenda!

The notary world sure lost a good one yesterday

Reply by jba/fl on 7/25/11 9:07am
Msg #391079

Re: Update: Collect through Aug. 3rd

Perfect for me - thanks.

Reply by BrendaTx on 7/22/11 6:18pm
Msg #390728

Update: $663.00

I expect at least three checks that will be in addition to that.

Reply by Linda Juenger on 7/22/11 7:35pm
Msg #390752

Re: Update: $663.00 Great job Brenda and everyone. n/m

Reply by The Signing Agents on 7/22/11 9:57pm
Msg #390761

~ We never had the privilege of working with this gentleman. Sounds like our loss The Signing Agents LLC would still love to give & will do so. I am sure he was (is) responsible for enlightening many of our personal Signing Agents on this Board. RIP Paul Williamson

Reply by Ilene C. Seidel on 7/23/11 6:18am
Msg #390777

Thanks for keeping us posted on the collection Brenda. PAW was a generous kind man, a friend to us all.

Reply by BrendaTx on 7/23/11 9:42am
Msg #390795

Update $850

This is without checks or mine and Sylvia's contribution. I feel sure that NR will be able to give Ms. Ann a check for $1,000+.

We will keep you posted every step of the way.

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 7/23/11 10:46am
Msg #390813

Re: Update $850

Good going Brenda!
Definitely will be $1,000 plus!!!

Reply by Shoshana/AZ on 7/23/11 11:00am
Msg #390818

Brenda, thanks for taking this on!

I believe I had the pleasure of meeting him during the Signing Registry cruise in 2003. He was a wonderful man and helped me personally many times. RIP Paul.

Reply by BrendaTx on 7/23/11 12:46pm
Msg #390840

Shoshana and others...

This is a labor of love...many coming together for the purpose of honoring a man that left a legacy to notaries across the United States. I'm honored to head it up with Sylvia, Paul's friend that he loved so much.

Reply by BrendaTx on 7/23/11 11:11am
Msg #390820

Update: $947.23 n/m

Reply by Leslie_Mo on 7/23/11 1:22pm
Msg #390847

I hadn't been on Notary Rotary for a few days and was shocked and saddened to read of the death of Paul. Although I didn't know him personally, I always read what he posted and felt he was one of the greatest contributors to this forum. He will be missed by everyone who visits the the Notary Rotary website. My condolences to his family and friends. RIP Paul.

Reply by BrendaTx on 7/23/11 4:51pm
Msg #390880

Update: $1027 - 38 contributors. Thank you.

I love the idea that through your generosity, Paul's great character will keep on giving to his family even after he is gone. This amount does not include five who will give in the near future.

Reply by BrendaTx on 7/23/11 8:18pm
Msg #390904

Re: Update: $1125 - 43 contributors. Thank you. n/m

Reply by BrendaTx on 7/24/11 9:55am
Msg #390929

Update: $1161 - 45 Contributors.

Maybe we will break $1,200 today.

Reply by linda/ca on 7/26/11 1:55am
Msg #391218

Re: Update: $1161 - 45 Contributors.

I did not go onto the Notary Rotary site over the weekend and was shocked and sadden to hear the bad news about Paul. I ave been a member on this site for many, many years and I can not think of any one to be as kind and knowledgeable as Paul. Thanks for spearheading this, Brenda and Sylvia. I will be making a donation and I feel the donations will reach to at least 2,000.00 with so many notaries.
To some of the newer members that did not know Paul (and on the fence about making a small donation) you can do a search and see how much he contributed to this site over the years.

Reply by BEEJ on 7/26/11 9:10am
Msg #391257

So saddened to here of the news about PAW.

Brenda and Sylvia thank you for all that you do.
I'm sure that PAW would be delighted to know of how much he was really cared for.