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Victoria Cartwright Obituary


June 26, 1970 - Feb. 16, 2014 ELKHART - Victoria (Papay) Cartwright, 43, of Cape Coral, Florida, and formerly of Elkhart, passed away peacefully in her home on February 16, 2014. Victoria was born June 26, 1970, in South Bend, a daughter of Raymond and Shirley (Harlow) Papay. Her father preceded her in death, and her mother survives in Mishawaka. Victoria married Philip Cartwright III on December 30, 2004. He survives in Cape Coral. Victoria is also survived by two sons, Andrew Love of South Bend and Philip Cartwright IV of Cape Coral; a brother, Michael (Margaret) Papay of South Bend; a sister, Rae Ann Callahan of Mishawaka; uncles, Jay (Rosalie) Colbert of South Bend and Ralph (Sheila) Colbert of Tampa, Florida; a nephew, Aron (Andrea) Newman of Granger; nieces, Nicole Thomas of South Bend, Breigh Callahan of Mishawaka and Linda (Justin) McClain of Covington, Indiana; and many cousins. Victoria graduated from Penn-Harris-Madison Schools and earned Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from Indiana University South Bend. She taught in Elkhart County Schools and Lee County Schools in Florida. Victoria loved spending time with her family and friends. She loved her dog, Zephyr. Victoria enjoyed making jewelry, was an avid lover of music, and a Chicago Cubs fan. Her family and friends remember she always had a smile on her face and enjoyed corresponding with friends on Facebook. Services honoring and celebrating Victoria's life will be held Saturday, March 8, at 1 pm in Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, 503 West 3rd Street, Mishawaka, with Monsignor Bruce Piechocki leading the services. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger. Friends may spend time with Victoria's family on Friday from 5 - 7 pm and Saturday from 12 noon - 1 pm in the funeral home. Contributions in Victoria's memory are suggested to Pet Refuge, 4626 Burnett Dr., South Bend, IN 46614; or to Sonya Ansari Center for Autism, 2505 E. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46615. An online guestbook with the ability to share memories and condolences with Victoria's family is available at www.goethalswells.com.

Published by South Bend Tribune on Mar. 5, 2014.
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Victoria, was beautiful on the inside as on the outside may she rest in beauty. May the light of her beauty shine on in our hearts.

March 7, 2014

To the Papay Family,
My heart, prayers and condolences go out to all of you. It has been a most trying time as we grieve for the loss of Victoria and her life that shouldn't have ended as soon nor as sudden as it did. I will do all that I can to make sure that the fond memories and happy times we shared will not be forgotten and imparted to our son, Andrew. Andrew will continue to be a part of your lives as much as possible and I will always cherish those happy times from our young adulthood that Tori and I experienced together.

Jay Love

March 5, 2014

Shirley, Andrew and the rest of your family, thank you for sharing you life, love and memories of Victoria (mom). The pictures and memories are priceless and her love and smile lives on through you. May joy and peace that passes understanding embrace you now and in days to come. Our heart and prayer are with you in grief and in the journey.

Tracy Rose

March 5, 2014

There are no words that can comfort at this time. We take joy in knowing that Victoria is in a much better place in the loving arms of Jesus.

Victoria was basically in every facet of my youth and is in all my memories of growing up from 6th grade on up. We had such fantastic times playing Putt-Putt, riding bikes, and just spending time together as best friends. I loved her dearly and will be missed more than words can express.

My DEEPEST sympathies to Shirley (my 2nd mom), RaeAnn, Mike and the rest of her family. I am here for you whenever you need me!

Love, Susan Conn (Maxwell)

Susan Conn

March 5, 2014

Shirley, my condolence for your loss. Vicky's smile and laughter are things I remember most. You and the Family are in my prayers.

Michael Jacobs

March 5, 2014

The entire family of Victoria has been in my thoughts and prayers. May God grant you peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Jennifer Love Kress

March 5, 2014

Rae Ann, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family with my deepest condolences. Love, Melissa Richards (jcp)

Melissa richards

March 5, 2014

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