Beatrice Marie Lapointe

1915 - 2019

BORN

1915

DIED

2019

Beatrice Lapointe Obituary

Beatrice Marie Lapointe 1915 - 2019
DALLAS, TX - Beatrice Marie Germain Lapointe, exemplary and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, slipped away on angels wings. Born July 1, 1915, in Saint Clotilde, Canada, she died July 27, 2019, in Dallas, TX surrounded by her family.
She moved to Cohoes, NY, in 1936 and later to Utica, in 1942. She acquired her U.S. citizenship in 1944. After raising a family, she moved to Dallas, TX in 1970.
She was employed many years by General Electric Radio Division in Utica. Beatrice was a longtime member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Beatrice lived a long, happy, rich and eventful life while being an inspiration to many around her.
Beatrice was preceded in death by her husband, William Alfred Lapointe; child, Gilbert Kenneth Lapointe; parents, Mastai and Roseanna Germain; brothers, Leo Germain and Melvin Germain; and sisters, Maryann Germain Balch and Victoria Germain Perrier. She is survived by son, Ronald William Lapointe and wife, Janice, of Ann Armor, MI; daughter, Constance Eileen Lapointe Elliott and husband, William, of Dallas, TX; six grandchildren, Allison, Adrienne, Kenneth, Rene, Sean and Ryan; 10 great-grandchildren; and 22 nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to express special gratitude to Helen Graham with Christ the King Eucharistic service for visitation given to Beatrice during her last several years and to Soloman Mugati with Siverado Hospice Home Care. Services to be at a later date at Saint Agnes Cemetery in Utica, where Beatrice will laid to rest adjacent to her husband.

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Published by The Observer-Dispatch from Jul. 29 to Jul. 30, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Beatrice Lapointe

6 Entries

Ryan Elliott

October 1, 2019

I remember waking up mom and dad crying when I was 7 or 8 because I had heard so many stories of Mim and how awesome she was and I had not been old enough to remember her when I was an infant and was worried I would never get to meet my fireball grandmother living up North. I was thrilled when a few years later I learned she was moving down to stay with us and I was not disappointed. I loved Mim and am very fortunate to have gotten to know her and have her in my life. Mim was an exceptional role model for how to live a pure and virtuous life. She was blessed with a long life in a time in history where she saw more change in technology and society than most. The world was a much different place when she entered than when she left but she left a lot of people that love her and will always remember how amazing she was.

Thank you Mim for all the love and guidance and being a constant in our lives. You will always be in our hearts.

Rene Navarro

September 30, 2019

I think of my grandmother, Memere every day. I feel happy every time I see a picture of her. Her smile was radiant, her voice so sweet - she could light up a room by just walking in. She was a huge inspiration to me. She was a second mother to my brother Ken and I, and I have so many wonderful memories of her. We were so blessed to have her in our lives when we were growing up. She was always there for us. She loved us with all her heart and we knew it. She loved being a grandmother ! She would have given the world to us if she could - and in a way she did because she meant the world to us. I will always cherish the good times we shared with her. She took us swimming, to the park, to friends' houses, to school and many more places that we wanted or needed to go. I love her for giving me all these special memories. She was our rock - and for me, she still is because she lives on in me - everyday giving me encouragement to be like her and to live a good life.

I love you, Mim ! I know you are smiling down at me now - in all your glory and wisdom - You will be forever in my thoughts.

Kenneth Elliott

August 27, 2019

My Mim helped raised me and my younger sister. She was the warmest and strongest person I've ever known.

When I was a little kid, she was the best person ever to lean against when I was sick, and I would lean against her on the couch as we watched day-time TV to take my mind off my aches and pains and other symptoms.

She was calm and patient in those times. (Lord knows she wasn't always! She could be a fireball!)

And she'd always buy my a pack of soft lemon cookies because I wanted them when I was sick.

Just one memory. I could write a book.

Rest in Peace, Mim. I love you.

Connie Elliott

August 14, 2019

Mother
My mom was an amazing and awesome woman.

There are many things for which she will be remembered, but what we will never forget is her dedication to God and her family.

There wasn't much that she couldn't do once she set her mind to it. Wallpaper, paint, garden, knit, crochet, run, cook, bake, tend to the young, and care for the old. The list goes on and on.

Mom had a full time job, but was always there for us when the need arose.

She had a contagious smile and a joy for life. She lived a long and rich life, but had the strength to weather the storms.

She would not want us to grieve for her, but to rejoice in her life, well lived. She had no regrets.

"Mom has gone home, guided by her faith and by the light of those she has loved and lost". Happy journey Mom. May you rest in peace.

Joyce Ragone 17 Goodfellow Rd

August 4, 2019

I remember Aunt Bea coming to my grandparents house and my mother would talk french I always loved the way she talk.She will be deeply miss . Sorry for your loss

August 1, 2019

Aunt Beatrice's nephew, Mr. Sewell M. Balch, Jr and our entire family pass along our condolences.

Living to be a 104 is an amazing feat and life fulfilled. Rest in Peace to Aunt Beatrice!

best regards,

Michael M. Balch
Command Sergeant Major
United States Army Retired

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