Paul Henderson

Paul Henderson ELLENVILLE- Paul Henderson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed peacefully into eternal life at New York Presbyterian Hospital in the presence of his family on Dec. 9, 2014. Paul was born in Brooklyn, on July 22, 1932, to Robert and Mary Seiler Henderson. He attended Catholic elementary school in Brooklyn until 1946 when he moved to the Ellenville area. During and after graduating from Ellenville High School, he worked in the electrical, plumbing, and heating trades until entering the U.S. Army. After serving in the Army, he worked for IBM in various capacities for 30 years retiring as Staff Facility Engineer. He then worked as a private consultant and also for the Parsons Engineering Company for five years as Principal Electrical Engineer when he finally retired in 1995. Paul married his high school sweetheart, Adele Brown on Sept. 2, 1952, and blessed their family and community with their 62 years of marriage. Paul is survived by his beloved wife and children: Gregory Henderson, Steven Henderson, Adele and Chuck Barnard, Barbara Henderson, Sherman Richards, Loretta and Charles Sauermelch, Paul Henderson, Jr., Jennifer and Keith Edwards; thirteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; beloved nieces and nephews who were as children to him; and extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his sister, Mary Godfrey; his brother, Robert J. Henderson; and his grandson, Gabriel Edwards. Over the years, Mr. Henderson championed various human rights causes, including Respect Life and property rights. Paul previously served on the School Board of the Ellenville School District. He was former Vice Chairman of the Constitution Party of New York, and served as a Presidential Elector for Presidential candidates Thomas Anderson and Michael Peroutka. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12, 2014 at Louck’s Funeral Home, 79 North Main, Ellenville, N.Y., 12428. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014 at St. Mary’s - St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church, 137 So. Main St., Ellenville. Interment will follow at Furman Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: The Sullivan County Pregnancy Support Center, 155 Main Street, Liberty, N.Y., 12754. Arrangements were under the direction of Loucks Funeral Home, for further information please call 845-647-4343 or visit www.loucksfh.com.