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Jean Pappas Obituary
THOMPSON - Jean Marie Pappas, 64, passed away Sunday, September 9th 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born and raised in Webster, MA. She was predeceased by her parents, Hercules Pappas and Sophia (Andri) Pappas.
She is survived by her loving partner of many years, Ronald Desaulnier of Thompson, CT; her beautiful daughters, whom she loved and Cherished Lisa Enman of Sunnyvale, CA, a PhD Chemist and Julia Enman of Winter Garden, FL, a Financial Analyst for Disney World; her brothers James Pappas and his wife Barbara of Chichester, NH and Peter Pappas of Webster, MA; her sisters Christine Whelan and her partner Paul Grady of Oxford, MA and Penny Pappas of Holden, MA, as well as many loving friends.
Jean's last job was working for Day Kimball Health Care in Danielson, CT as a patient service representative, where she worked with great people. She enjoyed playing golf, board games and going to Broadway Shows. Her passion was playing tennis a year round with the greatest tennis players.
Calling hours are Thursday, September 13, 2018 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, CT with a Funeral Service Friday, September 14, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Funeral Home, followed by a burial at St. Mary Cemetery Putnam, CT. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to her tennis club payable to Margaret B. Paskavitch Estate and mailed to Carl Reidemeister, 66 Barrett Hill Road, Brooklyn, CT 06234. Share a memory at www.smithandwalkerfh.com
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Michael Roberson
October 12, 2018
I would like to send my condolences to the family of Jean. I knew her briefly from assisting her with medical insurance needs. She was a very kind and courageous woman and I enjoyed speaking with her when we did. She will be missed.
Jeffrey Kendall
September 20, 2018
Jean worked with me at American Optical in Corporate Accounting, 40 years ago !!! We promoted the AO's Wellsworth Athletic Association's tennis courts, and personally enjoyed MANY matches together there ! What a smile, and so infectious !!! Later, in the 90's, we were to promote the Andrews Cleaners tournaments at Bartlett !!! I will so miss Jean, her smile, and her bubbly personality.
Dennyse White
September 14, 2018
I enjoyed Jean's company and tennis matches often. She was a competitor and this showed through as she challenged and fought cancer these last years. She will be remembered fondly every time her friends walk onto a court. Condolences to her family and rest in peace, Jean - tennissuperstar!
September 12, 2018
Our deepest sympathy to Jean's beautiful daughters for whom Jean lived and to her devoted sister, Chris, who stood by her side every moment of her valiant battle with cancer, as well as, to all Jean's family and friends.
We were always inspired and in awe of Jean's strong spirit and resilience. She never let her cancer define her. Game, set, match to you Jean. Rest in peace.
Love,
Steve and Angela
September 12, 2018
My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends for their loss. During this difficult time may you find some comfort in each other and in prayer. James 5:13
September 11, 2018
My sincerest condolences to the family. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain you during this most difficult time. (Isaiah 61:1, 2)
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