Walton- Paul W. Bush 83, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his beloved family on July 14, 2019.

Paul was born in Walton on March 25, 1936, a son of the late Caleb and Sara Jacobson Bush Sr.

For many years Paul was employed by the Town of Hamden, worked at the local quarries; was self-employed as a logger and owned and operated a local sawmill.

Paul greatly enjoyed hunting, fishing and was well known as a "Joker". He was a family man, enjoying spending time with his family and going for short rides.

He is survived by his children John (Laura) Bush, Linda (Jacob) Alvarez, Vicky (Terry) Calabrese all of Walton, Mark (Stephanie) Bush of Delancey and Donna Bush and Tom Sheffer of Trout Creek.

He is also survived by the Mother of his children Jeannie Bush of Walton and his sisters Dorothy Silverman of White Lake, Beatrice Bojo of Walton and Katie (Ray) Finkel of Roscoe and his special friend Elinor Oles of Walton.

He is also survived by several grandchildren, great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Paul was predeceased by his parents, his brothers Junior (Caleb) Bush, Barney Bush and Lloyd Bush.

Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life on Wednesday July 17, 2019 at the Walton Grange Stockton Ave Walton from 4 pm to 8 pm. Interment will be private. Memorial donations may be to Catskill Area Hospice 297 River Street Service Road Suite 1 Oneonta NY 13820.