Leonard Paul Short, P. Eng., of Toronto, passed away on June 26, 2025, at the age of 86, at the Etobicoke General Hospital.

He was born on May 17, 1939, to Leila Iola Short and Leonard Robinson Short in Toronto.

Paul attended the University of Toronto, and graduated with both his Bachelor and Masters of Engineering degrees.

He married Elizabeth (Liz) Short (nee Waddell) on August 10, 1968, and they had three sons - Mike, Murray, and Jeff.

Paul worked as a Mechanical Engineering Professor at Ryerson Polytechnic Institute/University, now known as Toronto Metropolitan University, and retired in 2004.

He was an outdoor enthusiast and avid whitewater canoeist.

Paul is survived by his wife Liz, his sons Mike (Shelley), Murray (Jessica), and Jeff (Beverley), as well as his six grandchildren, Tristan, Cassandra, Denbeigh, William, Christian, and Molly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leila and Len, and his sister, Nance.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 18th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and a celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, July 19th at 2:00 p.m., followed by a reception. All events will take place at Turner & Porter - Butler Chapel. 4933 Dundas Street West. Etobicoke, ON. M9A-1B6.

Interment will be held privately at a later date at Park Lawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Faculty of Engineering & Architectural Science at Toronto Metropolitan University.