Michele Backus

1933 - 2016

Michele (Paul) Backus, 82, of South Windsor, formerly of W. Stafford, beloved wife of the late John A. Backus, died peacefully on Thursday, May 5, 2016, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 24, 1933, in Hartford, CT, daughter of the late Michael and Frances (Easton) Paul. She was a graduate of East Hartford High School. Michele had lived in South Windsor for many years, before moving to Chatham, MA, and eventually W. Stafford, CT. She loved to shop, spend time at the beach in Chatham, and was an avid reader. She was devoted to her family, loved dearly, and will be missed by many. She leaves her daughters, Lori Trahan and her husband Joe, of S. Windsor, and Susan Joslin, of Ellington; her granddaughters, Jaimie Wargo and her husband Gary, of Moodu,s and Lianne Joslin, of Ellington; her great-granddaughter, Hannah Wargo; her son-in-law, Mark Joslin, of Manchester; her step-children, Cindy Kabel and her husband John, of Stafford, and John Backus Jr., of Ellington; several step-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and also her faithful companion, Luke. She was predeceased by her grandson, Michael Joslin; and her siblings: Gay Keeney, Lana Saponare, Jean Gallichant, Phillip Paul, and Michael "MP" Paul, Jr. Services and burial will be private at the request of her family. Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home in South Windsor has care of the arrangements. Please visit us at www.carmonfuneralhome.com for online condolences and guest book.