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Paul Leslie MATTS

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Paul Leslie MATTS  

Serving Member  

AKA Paul MATTS, MATTSY, MATTSIE  

* Nickname:  ?  

Late of   ?  

 

Relations in ‘the job’   ?  

 

“possible” relation in ‘the job‘:   

Dennis MATTS, NSWPF # 10197    ?   

Greg MATTS, NSWPF # ?????    ?  

 

 

NSW Goulburn Police Academy –  Class #  ADPP 33 ( Class 033 ) ( 306 )   

 

New South Wales Police Force    

 

Regd. #   45415      

 

 

Rank:  Commenced Training at Goulburn Police Academy on Sunday  ? ? ?  ( aged   ?  years,   ?  months,   ?  days )    

Probationary Constable – appointed Friday 19 December 2008 ( aged   21  years,   8  months,   26  days )    

Constable – appointed   ? ? ?  

Constable 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ?  

Detective – appointed   ? ? ?    

Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?    

Leading Senior Constable – appointed   ? ? ?   

Sergeant 3rd Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Sergeant 2nd Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

Sergeant 1st Class – appointed   ? ? ? 

 

Final Rank: = Sergeant  

 

Stations:  Penrith ( 23 Division )( ProCst ), ?, Central West Police District – Burren Junction – Death   

 

 

Service ( From Training Date ) period: From Sunday  ? ? ?      to   8 July 2025    =    years,   ? months,   ? days Service    

Time employed ( Paid ) with NSW PoliceFrom: Thursday 7 May 2009    to 8 July 2025 =    16  years,    2  months,  1 days Service    

 

 Time in Retirement from Police:     0  years,   0  months,   0  days    

Age at Retirement / Leaving: =     37  years,   10  months,   26  days    

 

Awards:  No Find on Australian Honours system   

 

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 Born:  Wednesday 12 August 1987   

Died on:  Tuesday 8 July 2025  

Age:    37  years,   10  months,   26  days  

 

Organ Donor:  Y / N /  ?  

 

 

Cause   ? TBA    

Event location:     ? TBA    

Event / Diagnosis date   ?  

 

 

Funeral date:  Thursday 24 July 2025 @ 10am  

Funeral location:  the Chapel, Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Dve, Coffs Harbour, NSW   

 

LIVE STREAM      ? TBA  

 

 

Wake location:   ?

Wake date:    ???

 

Funeral Parlour:   ?  

 

Buried at:     ?  

 

Grave LocationSection:          Row?         Plot

Grave GPS?,         ?  

 

 

Memorial / Plaque / Monument located at   ?  

 

Dedication date of Memorial / Plaque / Monument: Nil – at this time ( July 2025 )    

 

 

 

PAUL is NOT mentioned on the Police Wall of Remembrance  *NEED MORE INFO    

 

PAUL IS NOT mentioned on the Sydney Police Centre Memorial Wall, Surry Hills but should be entitled to be.    

 


 

FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED ABOUT THIS PERSON, THEIR LIFE, THEIR CAREER AND THEIR DEATH.

PLEASE SEND PHOTOS AND INFORMATION TO Cal


 

May they forever Rest In Peace

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Hi, our names are Jenna McAtamney & Sarah Wilkinson. We are organizing this fundraiser on behalf of our dear friend, Danni Matts, who recently experienced a heartbreaking tragedy.
Danni and her three children — ages 8, 7, and 8 months — are now facing life without their loving dad and step dad, Paul Matts, who passed away tragically and unexpectedly on July 8th, 2025. This loss has left the family devastated and in need of support as they begin to navigate this new reality.
Their youngest child Xavier, is just 8 months old. Danni is doing everything she can to stay strong for her kids, but she cannot do it alone.
We’re raising funds to help cover:
• Time off work for Danni
• Ongoing care for their youngest child Xavier
• emotional support for the family
•To take the financial strain from Danni, as she learns to financially support her family on her own.
Every donation will make a real difference in helping carry the burden for this family as they find stability and healing in the midst of deep loss. If you’re unable to donate, please consider sharing this campaign with your network.
Thank you for your compassion, prayers, and support. Paul was a great father to his daughter Harlow, and son Xavier, and step dad to Archer & Jasmine. He will be very missed by his children.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Sarah & Jenna

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12 July 2025 by Sarah Wilkinson, Organiser
We have had a lot of people asking for details about the circumstances of Paul’s death. With permission from Danni, Paul was on holidays with his Wife and kids.
Danni, Paul and their 4 kids were having a great time laughing and playing on the beach when suddenly Paul had a medical episode. Sadly he succumbed to this, we have peace knowing that Paul passed away, surrounded by the ones he loved the most.
thank you for all your donations

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https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-a-loving-family-after-the-sudden-loss-of-their-dad

 

Donations can be made HERE


 

Community Recognition Statement – Senior Constable Paul Matts

6 February, 2020
Community Recognition Statement delivered in the Fifty-Seventh Parliament of New South Wales by the Member for Barwon Roy Butler on 4 February 2020.
Community Recognition Statement delivered in the Fifty-Seventh Parliament of New South Wales by the Member for Barwon Roy Butler on 4 February 2020.

 

I recognise in the House Senior Constable Paul Matts of Burren Junction. When Paul Matts moved to Burren Junction to become the local policeman he was blown away by the kindness and generosity of the community.

From invitations to dinner, helpful removalists and big waves from the local kids, Burren welcomed him warmly to the community.

To repay Burren for being so welcoming Paul in December organised a family fun day for the town.

The purpose of the event was twofold: to say thank you and to help people take people’s minds off the drought.

Paul moved heaven and earth to put on an afternoon and evening of entertainment—from slip’n’slides, to movies, a visit from Santa and a raffle for a family holiday. Burren had it all, thanks to Paul.

For that afternoon, the town put the drought to the back of their minds, came together and had a good time.

I went along and saw all the smiling faces on the kids who were having a great time. I was a really good afternoon.

On behalf of Burren Junction, Thank you, Senior Constable Paul Matts.

Community Recognition Statement – Senior Constable Paul Matts – Roy Butler MP


 

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Nothing further, than what is recorded above, is known about this person at the time of publication and further information and photos would be appreciated.

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Cal
14 July 2025 


 

 

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