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Frances Paul Obituary



Frances Teddy (Grody) Paul, 89 years of age, of West Hartford died Saturday, September 2, 2017. She was the widow of Leonard Paul. Born in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Israel and Rebecca (Gordonitsky) Grody. She lived most of her life in West Hartford. Teddy graduated from Green Mountain Junior College completing her Bachelor's in Teaching in 1968, as well as her Masters at University of Hartford. She earned her 6th year at Saint Joseph College. She taught in the Hartford Public School System for 26 years before retiring to Bloomfield. Teddy lived her life to the fullest and when not encouraging young minds she was biking, running, skiing, playing tennis and gardening. At the age of 50, she decided to train for the New York Marathon competing and finishing at age 52. At the age of 67 she biked 200 miles in two days for the Pan Mass Challenge to raise money for Dana Farber Cancer Institute in memory of her son. She and her late husband were founding members of Beth El Temple of West Hartford. She leaves her daughter, Debra Rostowsky and her husband Richard of West Hartford; her sons, Peter and David Paul; her sister, Lorraine Pinsky; and three grandchildren, Ari Rostowsky, Rebecca Rostowsky, and Eliza Paul. She was predeceased by a son, Howard 'Hap' Paul. Funeral services will be held on September 6th at 11:30 am in the Chapel of the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Ave., Hartford with Rabbi James Rosen officiating. Interment will follow in the Emanuel Synagogue Cemetery, 1361 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield. Following the interment through Thursday evening the family will receive relatives and friends at the home of her daughter, Debra Rostowsky. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hurricane Harvey Relief Funds. For further information, directions, or to sign the guest book for Teddy, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm.

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Published by Hartford Courant from Sep. 4 to Sep. 5, 2017.

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September 25, 2017

Teddy was a very strong lady I enjoyed working for.Darlene Porter

Linda Mickels

September 5, 2017

Dear Debra...My entire family joins me in extending heartfelt sympathy to you and your family at the passing of Teddy. My heart is thankful and grateful for the years I cared for her and the fun we shared. May you and your family continue to be blessed. I'll keep you in prayer and hope to see you next time I'm in Connecticut. Love you always......Linda

Barry Matt

September 5, 2017

My heart sank this morning when I heard from a childhood friend about Teddy's passing. Teddy's home was across the street from mine from infancy through my high school years. She provided a sanctuary and always made me feel accepted and loved. I became best friend first with Happy and then with Debbie and cherish so many memories of spending time with all of the Pauls. Wanda's and mine most heartfelt condolences go out to Lorraine, Peter, David, Debra, Richie and their children, Ari, Rebecca and Eliza at this time of loss and closure.

Marcelle Mitchell

September 4, 2017

I have fond memories of Mrs. Paul from Northwest Jones and Simpson Waverly. One of my favorite teachers. My Condolences to her family.

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