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Sophia Paul Obituary
PAUL - SOPHIA CAMARINOS, passed away peacefully on April 8, at her home in Washington, DC. She was born March 13, 1906, and chose to forego a career in music to devote her life to her family. (Private burial)
With deep gratitude for her un-selfed love, her adoring grandsons Dennis & Nik.
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coralie
April 4, 2022
we think of you often Mimi, you are in our conversations, we remember your funny and entertaining stories. it will be 7 years and there have been so many that have joined you up in heaven, i hope you are having tea with James, Philippe, Francoise, Diana, Monique, Janie and so many others that i miss everyday.
coralie paul
April 4, 2019
Lady Sophia, you are probably having tea with Philippe my father right now, he is probably making you laugh. Missing you both so much.
Laurie B
April 28, 2015
Oh dear Georgianna....
I'm so sorry to hear about sweet Mimi....though we should all be so lucky to go as she did...in the comfort of her own beautiful home at 107!!! (Although didn't that courthouse burn down with her birth records???) I cannot tell you the vividly fond memories of her I have. Of you and I having our slumber parties at her apartment where everything was adorned with pink taffeta and bows and we ate her rice pudding for dessert. A little girls dream. She really was a surrogate grandmother to me. Her elegant, genteel nature had such an effect on me. I was such a little hellion and I swear she was the only one who could make me slow down and do my very best to act like a lady. Thinking of you all as you sit with this loss.
Love to all of your family.
Laurie
Ps. Clearly her life was a lesson in longevity so I'm heading out to get my powder puff today in her honor!
Michelle M
April 28, 2015
G,
A lovely obituary. Such an inspiration and I didn't realize she was 107, perhaps because she was ageless. Her grace and love of music lives on in you.
Hugs.
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Ursula Q
April 28, 2015
Dear Georgianna,
Your Mimi walked so gently, so proud, so impishly sweet through life and the flowers in her hair must have put a smile on her face daily as it did for everyone she encountered. No wonder she lived to be 107! No one who ever met her will forget her and I know the special place she had in your heart and that of your entire family. A loving embrace for you and your family.
Much love.
Sherry A
April 28, 2015
Georgianna,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your grandmother was such an inspirational woman. I remember visiting her apartment once for a tea and being amazed by her sweetness, elegance and warmth, a true inspiration. Miss you and hope that you are well.
Xoxo
Sherry
Holly T
April 28, 2015
Georgianna-
I remember your grandmother. I'm so sorry for your loss. What an amazing woman she was! And a paragon of dedication to her grandchildren! Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers!
-holly
Edith H
April 28, 2015
Dear Georgianna,
I remember Mimi so well! I was always so impressed by her! Including now. How amazing that she lived not just until but several years PAST her 100th. What an amazing woman. I am very sorry for the huge loss for you and all your family. You guys are a tight and special bunch, and it must be painful to not have Mimi around in person.She's surely around in spirit.
Hugs,
Edith
Sarah A
April 28, 2015
Georgianna - I am so sad to read this news. I know she had a wonderful and long life but what a great part she played in yours and your siblings. I know you will miss her. Please know I am thinking of you. Best,Sarah
Ashley M
April 28, 2015
Sorry for your loss Georgianna, but what a life! I know you carry her with you. Hope all is well.
April 28, 2015
Sorry for your loss Georgianna, but what a life! I know you carry her with you.
Hope all is well.
Ashley M.
Diane Salvatore
April 23, 2015
Nick & June,
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I remember meeting her years ago and thinking how wonderful she was. My sincerest condolences.
Anne Turner
April 22, 2015
Nick and June, I've just read of your mom's death on Facebook and was so sorry to hear. I've heard of her amazing life and clearly felt your adoration for years and years and only wish I'd had the opportunity to meet her. Lots of love.
April 19, 2015
She was a very special woman. Dear June and Nick my sincere condolences. you were so very kind and thoughtful of your mom. I only met her a couple of times, but she left a lasting impression. She was a very special woman.
Cameron B
April 14, 2015
So sorry to hear about Mimi. I will always fondly remember the days we took her out to lunch in high school. She always made me feel good about myself.
Your family is in my thoughts,
Cameron
coralie paul
April 13, 2015
I called her "Lady Sophia" because that's the title she deserved and carried so well. I love that he preferred to be over dresses at any occasion. She definitely had her own personal style. I do remember many tea time at the Four Seasons Hotel, and as we would walk in , she would quietly say to me, "I feel like I own this place." She had a great sense of humor that I shared with her. I remember her playing the piano at our engagement party at the Lotos Club in NY. She had the party very special.
I'm going to miss you, Mimi! xoxo
Tracy Ferguson Pepperman
April 11, 2015
I fondly and vividly remember Mrs. Paul and her striking orchids as a young Beauvior student. She was an illuminating presence, and her friendly nature always made me smile. I feel fortunate to have known her and will keep you all in my prayers.
Michael Hare
April 11, 2015
Nick and family, so sorry to read of your Mothers passing. She had a long and alustrious life, a life well lived. May her example of living life to the fullest bring you comfort now and in the days ahead.
With our sincerest Sympathy,
Michael and Patricia Hare
Melissa
April 10, 2015
With prayers and gratitude for this lovely woman and the grace and gentle care with which she embraced all friends and loved ones, and with prayers of tender comfort for her family.
"Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. [...] I am the way, the truth, and the life..." (John 14:1-3,6)
Steve Volchko
April 10, 2015
I am terribly saddened to learn of Mimi's passing and your loss. She
was such a decorous matriarch. She imbued all the Pauls with her good
humor and kindness and in that way she will continue to live on in our
hearts. On a more personal note, I have fond memories of her sneaking
Dennis, Nik and me away from grade school at St. Albans on occasion in
order to get ice cream cones at Swenson's. Even at that young age, I
knew it was not the ice cream I was enjoying as much as her great
company and storytelling. I pray your wonderful memories of her will
sustain you through your time of sorrow.
Judith Volchko
April 10, 2015
Dennis, Georgianna and Family,
I am truly sorry for the loss of your beloved Mimi. She was a truly elegant lady and she will be loved in Heaven as much as she was here.
Steve Volchko
April 10, 2015
I am terribly saddened to learn of Mimi's passing and your loss. She
was such a decorous matriarch. She imbued all the Pauls with her good humor and kindness and in that way
she will continue to live on in our hearts. On a more personal note, I have fond memories of her sneaking Dennis, Nik and me away from grade school at St. Albans on occasion in order to get ice cream cones at Swenson's. Even at that young age, I knew it was not the ice cream I was enjoying as much as
her great company and storytelling. I pray your wonderful memories of her will sustain you through your time of sorrow.
Steve Volchko
Steve Volchko
April 10, 2015
I am terribly saddened to learn of Mimi's passing and your loss. She
was such a decorous matriarch. She imbued all the Pauls with her good
humor and kindness and in that way she will continue to live on in our hearts. On a more personal note, I have fond memories of her sneaking Dennis, Nik and me away from grade school at St. Albans on occasion in order to get ice cream cones at Swenson's. Even at that
young age, I knew it was not the ice cream I was enjoying as much as
her great company and storytelling. I pray your wonderful memories of her will sustain you through your time of sorrow.
Steve Volchko
Eddie V
April 10, 2015
I'm really sad to hear this news that Mimi has passed away. I hope you and your
family are doing as well as can be expected.
I remember the hollowness after my
dad died so know what you guys are feeling. I also remember how much it meant to me to see old friends at his funeral, so I really wish I could be there on Saturday with you. But I'm unable to make it to DC, regrettably, so won't be able to join your family for the memorial service.
I know that Saturday is supposed be a lovely spring day in DC, and I like to
think that's Mimi's doing to help make the day a bit easier for everyone she
left behind.
Jon A
April 10, 2015
I am sorry to hear this news. I remember your grandmother well and how much she was a part of your life. Please know that my thoughts are with you and your family.
Steven V
April 10, 2015
So sorry for your loss - Mimi was such a great person - I have many fond memories of her. I will be attending both the service and reception in her honor.
Thomas G
April 10, 2015
I'm so sad to hear this news; I remember fondly your grandmother and have lovely memories of having tea with her and you at her regular table - Four Seasons DC I think it was. Sadly I won't be able to attend the service but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family; I'm confident that she's at peace.
Sarah R
April 10, 2015
I am so sad to hear this. I know it must be a difficult new reality to accept, an end of an era - even though she lead such a rich, long life and that should be celebrated. What a rare and true blessing to have a grandmother who influenced and knew you so well. You will carry her in your spirit always.
Debbie Beers
April 10, 2015
so sorry to hear...she sounded like an amazing woman! Wished I could have met her
George C
April 10, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about Mimi. I know how important she was to you and it just seems like yesterday that we be having tea at the old school Four Seasons. She was a great woman.
Mieka F
April 10, 2015
I am so sorry to hear this news. I know how much you loved her and I do remember your stories about her.
Gaurav B
April 10, 2015
Dearest Dennis,
We are so sorry for your loss.we knew you were close.
Our prayers, and thoughts are with you at this difficult time..
We are always here for you.
Love
Karima, Gaurav, Arya, Bodhi
Pascale Agostinelli
April 10, 2015
Dearest Dennis,
I wish I could be with you on Saturday, the day you say farewell to your dearly beloved grandmother Mimi.
She was taken up on Great and Holy Wednesday during Holy week of Pascha, what a day to be called!
Although she will be greatly missed one can be grateful for her long and full life and for the love between you that lives on.
We'll be thinking of you,
Pascale, Emilio, Giovanni and Massimo
Jean Cox
April 10, 2015
"Mother Sophia" always added an elegant flare to our family occasions. She was greatly loved and will be greatly missed.
Charles Rock
April 10, 2015
So sorry to hear that Dennis. I'm leaving for CA tomorrow morning so can't make it but will be thinking of you and her.
Linda Silverman
April 10, 2015
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
You were very blessed to have Mimi in your life for all these years. I remember her amazing spirit and gentleness the times I met her.
Unfortunately I am unable to join you on Saturday, but you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Much love to you and Coralie and your family.
Linda
Judith
April 10, 2015
Sophia was a remarkable woman who loved elegance and beauty. She was an inspiration to her family.
Philippe Charriol
April 10, 2015
Please accept my most sincere
Condolences
It s always so sad when one loved
Member of family disappear
You did loved your grand mother
For so many years that I am sure
She left full of love
Sorry I will not be able to be in
Town
Please transfer to your parents and
Your father specially my deepest
Condolences
We will pray for her
Philippe
April 10, 2015
My condolences to the grandsons and other relatives of this amazing woman who lived to be in her 109th year. She most definitely lived by "special mightiness" (Psalms 90:10). May her many wonderful memories be for a blessing to you ~ Linda, Queens, NY
April 10, 2015
Dear Dennis, Georgianna and family, Your mother was truly one-of-a-kind -- unpeateable. One of those rare persons that, even though you don't see them very often -- you never forget. I am very sorry for your lost. Love, Ethelynn
Lorraine Hylton
April 10, 2015
So sorry for your loss. She was always such a delightful lady!
Summer 2000 with her great-granddaughter, Ann Collins. Mimi LOVED being a grandmother and she was a super one!
Mary Elizabeth Duke
April 10, 2015
McCarthy
April 10, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. May the Most High God (Psalm 83:18) comfort you as you mourn your loved one.
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