Paul E. Daudelin

Paul E. Daudelin obituary

Paul E. Daudelin

Paul Daudelin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst on Sep. 12, 2025.

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Paul E. Daudelin, age 82, active member of the Elmhurst community for more than 70 years; proud graduate of Immaculate Conception Grade School and High School and devoted parishioner of Immaculate Conception Parish; longtime active member of Lions Club of Westchester, IL; owner of Daudelin Flowers & Gifts and former National Director for FTD; life-long Cubs fan; beloved husband of Betty, nee Carroll for 58 years; loving father of Beth (Dominic) Sole, Tim (Julie) Daudelin, Laura (Kirby) Williams, Kathy (Mark) Granger, Marcia Daudelin, Carrie (Mark) Spigarelli and Eileen (Peter) Holton; proud grandfather of 20; dear brother of Lea Daudelin and the late Richard (the late Maryann) and Eugene Jr. (Susanne) Daudelin and Lucille (the late Edward) Frank; cherished son of the late Alma, nee Audy and Eugene Daudelin. He will be deeply missed but his spirit lives on in the hearts of those he loved and in the simple words he often used to say goodbye – – keep smiling.

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