Obituary of Paul Jeffrey
Harvey Paul Jeffrey
June 26th, 1958 - June 25th, 2025
We are saddened to announce the passing of Harvey ‘Paul’ Jeffrey, restfully, at Victoria Hospital in London, Ontario.
Paul was the father to Anastasia ‘Anne’ Jeffrey and the late Emily Jeffrey, son of the late Harvey ‘Sonny’ Jeffrey and Joanne Jeffrey.
Grandfather to Nia Franklin.
Brother to Susan Jeffrey, James Jeffrey (Kimberly Jeffrey) and Mark Jeffrey.
Uncle to Samantha Bird (Matthew Vanstone), Stephen Bird (Melanie Moore), Jessica Towsley (Robert Towsley) and Matthew Jeffrey.
Nephew to many.
Paul spent his entire life passionate about cars like his father before him. With the leadership of his father and help of his uncle and brother he worked in the family business surrounded by cars for the best years of his life. He loved nature and the outdoors as well as fishing in Northern Ontario. He was captivated by the sky and would remind you of the phases of the moon and if the aurora borealis was visible in Southern Ontario that night. He was an avid racecar enthusiast and spent many hours in the garage and cheering for the number 38 at South Buxton Speedway.
Paul's family will be remembering him privately.
If you are inclined donations in the name of Paul Jeffrey can be sent to Chatham Kent Health Alliance Foundation (Dialysis Unit in the memo line).
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.
McKinlay Funeral Home
459 St. Clair Street, Chatham
519 351 2040
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