- Date Of Birth: March 23, 1960
- Date Of Death: December 11, 2021
- State: Michigan
Preceding Paul in death is his father, William Downes; stepfather, Larry Davis; father-in-law, Raymond Porkka; brother, Michael Downes; niece, Margaret Yanoschik; and nephew, Forrest Porkka. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 35 years, Karen Downes; 12 children, Sarah (Nathan) Mikkelson, Joel Downes, Daniel (Grace) Downes, Joan Downes, Seth Downes, John Downes, Catherine Downes, Patrick Downes, Michael Downes, Alexander Downes, Miriam Downes, and Lauren Downes; mother, Loretta (Downes) Davis; siblings, Joseph Downes, Thomas (Susan) Downes, Julie (Darrell) Streeter, David (Julieanne) Downes, Anne-Marie (Matthew) Yanoschik, and Amy Downes; five grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
