It is with heavy heart that the family of  Paul Jefferies Lush announce his passing on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander, NL, age 75 years.

Paul was born on July 14, 1951 in Exploits, NL in the family home by a midwife. Although not raised in Exploits, Paul spent many childhood summers there and his love for Exploits did not diminish. Upon retirement in 2006, Paul and his wife Velma spent much of their retirement at their cabin in Exploits enjoying boating, fishing and the camaraderie of many friends and family.

After graduating high school Paul moved to Ontario, Yukon and the NWT for work.  Paul met his wife Velma while visiting NL in 1973 and she joined him in the Yukon and NW but they returned to Lewisporte to be married in December of 1976. They then moved to Fort McMurray, AB where he worked for Syncrude for 29 plus years where he became a Journeyman Electrician.

Fort McMurray is where they raised their son Colin and daughter Lesley. Paul enjoyed the outdoors: trout fishing in Carp Lake, BC both with his family and sometimes a "boy's trip" There were lots of camping trips throughout western Canada and the western states, as well as road trips across Canada. The winter weather did not deter Paul and family from spending time outdoors snowmobiling, boil ups, rabbit catching and also spending a day cutting wood for the basement cozy wood stove where they hosted many a social.

In 2006, Paul and Velma moved back to their hometown in NL continuing their love for the outdoors and travelling.  Sightseeing became more worldwide with Paul enjoying cruising the most. They often visited their children in AB and after their grandchildren were born, they purchased a condo in AB to spend more time there. As Paul's health declined his biggest enjoyment was being with his family, especially his grandchildren as he spent more time being their "poppy"

Paul is predeceased by his parents, Reginald and Hilda Lush; brother, John ;sister-in-law, Sandra; brother-in-law, David Blanchard; parents-in-law,  Garland and Lucy Stuckless; brothers-in-law, Reginald Freake and Claude Duclos.

Left to mourn are his wife of almost 50 years Velma; son, Colin; daughter, Lesley (Nathan); grandchildren, Parker, Landis and Skylar,; brother, David (Ruby); sister, Judy; sisters-in-law, Joy, Lorna, Ruby; brothers-in-laws, Lloyd (Lynn) and Brian (Gladys) as well as many nieces and nephews and extended family.

Public Visitation will take place from Gordon Woolfrey Funeral Home, Lewisporte, NL on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 from 2-4 PM & 7-9 PM.

The Funeral Service will take place from St. Paul's Anglican Church, Lewisporte, NL on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 2PM.

As expressions of sympathy flowers or donations to the Canadian Cancer Society will be gratefully accepted.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gordon Woolfrey Funeral Home, 262 Main Street, Lewisporte, NL.