Joseph "Paul" Stephenson

STEPHENSON, Joseph “Paul” (Retired Deputy Fire Chief – Belleville Fire Department) – With family by his side, it is with great sadness we announce the passing of Paul at his residence on the evening of Thursday, December 15th, 2016. Paul Stephenson of Belleville was 87. Son of the late Reginald and Gladys Stephenson. Beloved husband of 65 years to Rita Stephenson (nee McIntyre). Loving father to Gail Stephenson of Belleville, John Stephenson (Pierrette) of Belleville, Michael Stephenson (Pat) of Toronto, Sue Stephenson-Baker (Wayne) of Prince Edward County, Paul Stephenson Jr. (Shirley) of Belleville and Denise Stephenson-Cameron (Martin) of Brantford. He is pre-deceased by brothers Robert (late Joan) and William Stephenson. He will be sadly missed by grandchildren Melissa (John), Mikey, Katie, Tracy (Mark), Melissa, P.J. (Jen), Katherine, Paul, Ashleigh, Nathan, Nicholas, Olivia, Benjamin, Caleb and by great- grandchildren Justin, Zoe, Jade, Noah, Lily and Brady. Paul was a devoted member of the Belleville Fire Department for 32 years and loved volunteering his time for the Belleville Firefighter’s Toy Drive. Visitation will be held at the John R. Bush Funeral Home, 80 Highland Ave., Belleville (613-968-5588) on Tuesday, December 20th from 2-4 & 7-9p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, December 21st, 2016 at 11:00a.m. Rev. David Mundy officiating. Interment to follow at Belleville Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Belleville Firefighter’s Toy Drive or Camp B.U.C.K.O. (Burn Camp for Kids in Ontario) would be greatly appreciated by the family. For online condolences, please visit www.rushnellfamilyservices.com