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Frances

(Teddy)

Paul

Obituary

Frances Teddy (Grody) Paul, 89 years of age, of West Hartford died Saturday, September 2, 2017. She was the widow of Leonard Paul. Born in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Israel and Rebecca (Gordonitsky) Grody. She lived most of her life in West Hartford.

Teddy graduated from Green Mountain Junior College completing her Bachelor’s in Teaching in 1968, as well as her Masters at University of Hartford. She earned her 6th year at Saint Joseph College. She taught in the Hartford Public School System for 26 years before retiring to Bloomfield. Teddy lived her life to the fullest and when not encouraging young minds she was biking, running, skiing, playing tennis and gardening. At the age of 50, she decided to train for the New York Marathon competing and finishing at age 52. At the age of 67 she biked 200 miles in two days for the Pan Mass Challenge to raise money for Dana Farber Cancer Institute in memory of her son. She and her late husband were founding members of Beth El Temple of West Hartford.

She leaves her daughter, Debra Rostowsky and her husband Richard of West Hartford; her sons, Peter and David Paul; her sister, Lorraine Pinsky; and three grandchildren, Ari Rostowsky, Rebecca Rostowsky, and Eliza Paul. She was predeceased by a son, Howard ‘Hap’ Paul.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 am on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 in the Chapel of the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Ave., Hartford with Rabbi James Rosen officiating. Interment will follow in the Emanuel Synagogue Cemetery, 1361 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield. Following the interment through Thursday evening the family will receive relatives and friends at the home of her daughter, Debra Rostowsky. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hurricane Harvey Relief Funds. For further information, directions, or to sign the guest book for Teddy, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm.

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Thursday, January 1, 1970

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Thursday, January 1, 1970

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From: Robin Santiago

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: September 22, 2017

So sorry for your loss. May her memory be for a blessing!

From: wayne and kasey miller

From west hartford, ct

Posted On: September 5, 2017

kasey and i believe teddy is in a better place certainly playing with zack and both being out of pain. love kasey and wayne

From: Nancy Shindel

From La Jolla, Ca

Posted On: September 19, 2017

You were my mom's best friend and my memories of you are filled with laughter, good food, the best vacations and love.

From: Len Shindel

From Baltimore, Md

Posted On: September 10, 2017

So sorry to hear of Teddy's passing. I have a wealth of great memories of her spirit and big personality. The Pauls played such an important role in my family's life and Teddy was at the center of that influence.

From: Len Shindel

From Baltimore, Md

Posted On: September 10, 2017

So sorry to hear of Teddy's passing. I have a wealth of great memories of her spirit and big personality. The Pauls played such an important role in my family's life and Teddy was at the center of that influence.

From: Iris and Eric Spungin

From Avon, CT

Posted On: September 8, 2017

Debby,
So sorry to hear of your loss of your Mom. I will always remember her as a tall, beautiful woman. May her loving memory be a comfort
during this very difficult time.
Love,
Iris and Eric

From: Fannie Rich

From Hartford, Connecticut

Posted On: September 6, 2017

Debra, Peter and David extending heartfelt condolences in the passing of your mother, my dear friend Teddy Paul.

Love, Fannie Rich and family

From: Sheila Levy

From Bloomfield, CT

Posted On: September 6, 2017

There will never be another Teddy. How fortunate I was to be her neighbor on Miamis Rd all those years ago. A beautiful,sweet,classy lady. Debbie, you were a wonderful daughter to "Teddy". Cherish your memories,they are yours forever. Love you, Sheila

From: Leslye Kohl

From New York, NY

Posted On: September 5, 2017

My deepest condolences to all the Paul family. Teddy was very special. A fabulous person. May she rest in peace.

From: Rick Cohn

From Weston, MA

Posted On: September 3, 2017

Teddy was always very special to Carol and me. We had so many wonderful weekends with her and Lennie in their house in VT, to which she welcomed us with so much warmth and friendship and good humor. We will never forget it or her.

From: Wendy Shelton-Paul

From Truckee, CA

Posted On: September 4, 2017

Amazing, crazy, courageous, powerful, witty, charismatic, strong, loving, protective, mischievous and devoted. The world misses Teddy.

From: Barbara Malley-Falkin

From West Hartford, Ct.

Posted On: September 4, 2017

Teddy was my mentor and loving friend. For years we ran each day at 5:30 a.m. at the reservoir. We also made countless bike trips throughout the area. She was a rare individual who listened as well as inspired others to be the best they could be! She was a true model for all of us.

From: Betty Clancy

From Hartford, CT

Posted On: September 4, 2017

Dear family, sending my sympathy and payers to all in the passing of our dear Teddy. She was a dear and respected friend who taught me so very much as she taught the children. I worked with Teddy a few years at West Middle. Debra and Rich I will forever be thankful For Teddy bringing us together. You are my family and I share your loss. I love you. Baba.

From: Sharon Scull

From Hartford, CT

Posted On: September 4, 2017

I have known Teddy for many years and taught with her in Hartford. She had enormous energy and spirit as well as a phenomenal sense of humor. I believe we will all have many happy memories. My condolences to the family.
Sharon Reardon Scull

From: Arlene Neiditz

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: September 4, 2017

Deepest condolences to you and all your family.
We will always remember Teddy's joie de vivre, her energy, enthusiasm,
and fortitude. Now we pray she will Rest In Peace.
Arlene and Dan

From: Ed Kane & Bea Alderman

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: September 4, 2017

We wish to extend our sincere condolences to Debbie and her family. Teddie was an exceptional personality and an inspiring individual.

From: David Kravet

From Avon, Ct

Posted On: September 3, 2017

I taught with Teddy in Hartford. She was a wonderful teacher who truly cared about her students. She was a woman with boundless energy and talent. I am sorry for her loss.

Dave Kravet

From: Wendy Carton

From Brighton, MA

Posted On: September 3, 2017

It is with a heavy heart that I write to you. My memories of the Paul Family are warm and plentiful. I remember Teddy as strong, determined, athletic, fun and funny. I know the friendship between our parents was strong and withstood many happy and many sad events. May your memories sustain you and may time heal you. The hardest part is missing our parents forever. With love, Wendy

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