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Paul Heys passes away

by Gemma Dunn 27 Feb 2019 06:20 GMT 25 February 2019
Paul & Marie-Claude Heys © Heys family

Hamble-based yacht sales business Key Yachting Ltd, have made the truly sad and shocking announcement that Paul Heys, co-founder and Managing Director, has passed away. Paul was enjoying a much-deserved holiday in the Caribbean with his wife Marie-Claude and came into difficulties while swimming on Monday morning.

Paul was a much-loved Husband, Dad, Brother and Granddad, and was greatly admired in the sailing community; sailing was his life and passion. Paul will be missed terribly by everyone who knew him.

Details of the funeral arrangements will be made available once finalised.

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