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Elizabeth Papineau Obituary
With deep sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Elizabeth "Betty" Papineau on 12/8/2024 at the age of 71.
Betty was a long-time resident of the south side of Chicago who grew up and raised her family in Canaryville where she attended St. Gabriel School and Church. She spent the last 13 years calling Naples FL home and loved to spend her time gardening and enjoying the nature and beauty that surrounded her, but her greatest happiness came from the love she had for her Husband, Family and Friends. A beautiful and wonderful woman whose kind heart and love touched countless people throughout her life.
Loving and devoted wife to Robert for 52 years, they built a beautiful home and family together. She is survived by husband Robert "Bob" Papineau and her four children, Ann (Robert), Beth, Robert (Eva) and David whom she loved dearly. Wonderful and proud Grandmother of Anastasia, Tristan, Dalton, Gaven, Jesica, Gabriel (Chassity) Lucas, Ethan, Jake, David and Brianna and treasured Great Grandmother to Amelia, Hayven, Greyson and Iyla. She is also survived by her sister Sue and countless nieces, nephews and cousins.
Loving daughter and sister to her late parents and siblings, Robert and Elizabeth Kulovitz, her brother Bob (Joan), and her sisters Mary Ann (Jack), Linda (Tom) and Kathy.
She will be missed deeply by so many, but her love and memories will carry on through all of us.
A memorial mass and Celebration of Life will be held on January 11, 2025 at 11:00 at St. Gabriel Church located at 600 W. 45th Street Chicago, IL 60609
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Joe Callan
January 8, 2025
Betty and Bob are longtime friends, and Betty was always so very kind to everyone.
Barb Babuskow
January 8, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful friend. Sending my deepest condolences and prayers! May God give you strength through this difficult time.
Carol milashoski
January 8, 2025
So sorry to hear about Betty she came to our part of Florida I don't know how many years ago to the KOA with her husband and it was so good to see her and she just seems like such a fun loving person to be around my heart goes out to the family
Kathy Chandler
January 6, 2025
So sad to hear of Liz's passing. We worked together and would enjoy lunches, shopping and many laughs together. She will be missed.
Jennifer Swann
January 3, 2025
Sending my prayers and condolences to the Papineau family.
Mrs. Papineau was a great lady and will be missed.
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