Paul William Layton, 39 passed away Wednesday September 12, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital surrounded by love ones. Born in New Brunswick New Jersey May 23, 1979 the son of Beverly Layton and the late Paul Agustus Layton. Paul truly loved nature, enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping with family and friends. He was a craftsman who loved to create with metal and wood. He is survived by his mother Beverly, brother-in-law David Lackey six nieces two nephews and several Aunts, Uncles and cousins. Paul was predeceased by his father Paul and a sister Sherry Lynn Layton Lackey. A memorial service will be held on Saturday September 22nd at 1 PM at the funeral home 102 E. Main Street Penn Yan, NY .