Paule Bonelli's Obituary
Paule Bonelli, most recently living in Avon, Ct, passed away at 93 years young on October 19, 2020. Paule was born in La Mothe Achard, France on May 2nd, 1927. Her parents Paul And Jeanne Mignen had 6 children - Andre (deceased), Paule, Bernard, Joseph, Monique (deceased), and Renee Jeanne. She still has many loved family and friends from and in France. Paule met her husband Joe Bonelli (deceased) while he was stationed in France during the Korean War, and they married there before moving to the United States. She spent time working at the United Nations in NY City before starting her family. Paule and Joe raised five loving children in New York - Christine, Colette (deceased), Anne, Richard and Paul. From her children and their spouses, she has eight grand children and three great grand children, whom she loved dearly. In addition, her family included many in-laws, nieces and nephews from NY, NJ and Florida.
Paule loved cooking meals and baking delicious desserts that her family still makes and enjoys to this day. She was an avid knitter and would send her grandchildren scarves and hats that she would create just for them. Paule always loved plants and during her retirement could be found spending long hours in her garden. She also enjoyed reading and her family cherished her advice on her many book recommendations. Paule loved spending time with her family - the countless meals, conversations, and laughs shared with her loved ones.
Paule will be buried alongside her husband Joe and relatives in Florida. Attached is a video with pictures depicting her life. She was a woman with great style, grace and love for her family and friends.
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