Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Delehanty Funeral Home, Inc. on Mar. 10, 2026.
Paul Johnson, a former resident of Newburgh, NY and recent years of Beacon, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, in the Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing; at the age of 86. He was born on April 29, 1939, in Seaford, St. Thomas, Jamacia; one of five children to his parents Richard and Estella (Millwood) Lewis.

From a young boy, Paul was honest and ambition, so naturally he evolved into a hardworking man. He immigrated to the United States and New York in 1964. He worked hard at construction and was very good with his hand. He kept a small circle of friends and was devoted to his Jamaican Family.

Paul is survived by his last living sibling, his sister Mary Lewis Hamilton, and extended family.

He never forgot his humble beginnings and kept in very close contact with his favorite sister Mary who resides in Canada. He willingly offered financially support to his youngest sister Lynn back in Jamaica during her lifetime, she has predeceased him.

Paul was an extremely private man of few words but always had a big welcoming smile, showing his gaped teeth, a strong family characteristic.

During the last decade of his life, he fell ill, and recent years resided at the Fishkill Center in Beacon, NY until his passing.

His Canadian Family would like to extend their gratitude to all the staff and nurses at the Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, who were unwavering in taking care of all Paul's needs with utmost respect.

May eternal rest be granted unto Paul, and perpetual light shine brightly upon him. Gone but not forgotten. Rest in peace.

Arrangements were entrusted to the compassionate and professional care of the DELEHANTY FUNERAL HOME, 64 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls, New York. To offer a message of condolence or share a fond memory, please visit: www.DelehantyFuneral.com

PRIVATE MEMORIAL SERVICES:

TBD

PRIVATE INTERMENT:

at the discretion and convenience of his family.

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