Paul “Kiwi” Campion

May the road rise up to meet your wheels,
And the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
As you ride peacefully down memory’s track.

Obituary

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Paul Barry Campion on 7 April 2026, aged 76. He was born to Vera and Robert Edward Campion and grew up in Auckland, New Zealand, with his brother Robert “John” Campion. Paul spent many years in the military, including serving in both Vietnam and Rhodesia. He traveled extensively, living for many years in Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. In his later years, he made his home in Beaconsfield and Denham and ran a number of pubs in the area, including the Swan in Beaconsfield, the Birdcage in Thame, and the Sausage Tree in High Wycombe. In his retirement, he served as Steward of the Beaconsfield Rugby Club. His great love was riding his motorbike, which he did all over Europe, and also as part of 'riders for charity.' He had many adventures with his friend Monique Knight and built strong relationships with her three daughters, Kathy, Nikki, and Paula, their husbands Carl and Noel, and their children, Finn, Molly, Cai, Rhys, and Owain. He is survived by his daughter, Narelle, her husband Gerko, and his two grandsons, Noah and Lewis, who miss 'Grumps' very much.

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Memory wall

April 14, 2026

Met Paul on the ROC Ireland trip. Great chats, full blown character and none of us will forget the trike greenlaning with pillion in tow. Rip, from Smiler

Chris Grigg

April 14, 2026

Kiwi and I crossed paths in the 70's in C Sqn Rhodesia. Here is one photo from 2nd September 2002 with some Rhodi old and bold at Jock Hutton's funeral.

Paul French

April 14, 2026

I knew Paul for years, firstly as the Birdy Landord, then as a biker. I bought his 1973 HD Heritage from him and spent many years riding it. I saw him often over the years at various places, the last time at the 2023 RTTW where he was proudly the only Vietnam vet there. RIP Paul, dry roads.

Mike Marsden

April 14, 2026

I was in the bike group Rider of Charity with Paul and this is what I remember about him.
Certainly took no shit and definitely told you straight how it was, that’s 1 thing I liked about Paul, plus that can am spider trike was a beast that he had, tearing up the green lanes we did.
You will be missed Biker Brother Paul.
AKA Too cool Ralston.

Jonathan Ralston

April 14, 2026

Paul was the very definition of ''LIFE'' ... and I for one already really miss him.
R.I.P. Paul ...
David (or ''Big Dave'', as he often called me).

David Hunter

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