Paul Wesley Newham, age 77 of Jeffersonville, NY died at his home on December 7, 2021. He was born at his childhood home on November 30, 1944. He was the son of James Wesley and Leona Newham.

Paul was a retired drywall and painting contractor. He enjoyed his 1948 Farmall tractor and spent many years attending the Callicoon Tractor Parade.

Paul lived his life to the beat of his own drum.

Paul is survived by Susan Newham of Jeffersonville, NY, his daughters: Lisa Janowski and her husband Todd of Honesdale, PA, Pamela Newham of Nantucket, MA, Kim Gaebel and her husband Tom of Weston, CT, and his son Mike Newham and his wife Stacy of Columbia, SC, his grandchildren: Samantha, Daniel, and Nicholas Gaebel. He is also survived by his sister Jane McGroarty and her husband Jim of Brooklyn, NY and his niece Anne also of Brooklyn.

A celebration of Paul’s life will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 3 to 6 PM at Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home, Jeffersonville, NY.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Jeffersonville Fire Department, the Jeffersonville First Aid Squad or the Callicoon Center Fire Department.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home, Jeffersonville, NY 845-482-4280. To send condolences or for directions please visit stewartmurphyfh.com.