Frances "Jane" Paul
Loving Mother of 9, Grandmother of 16, Great Grandmother of 15
Frances "Jane" Paul, mother, and caregiver extraordinaire, passed
away quite peacefully March 19, 2021 in Meadowbrook, PA at Saint
Joseph's Manor where she had been in residence for the past six
years.
Mrs. Paul, a longtime resident of Meadowbrook, PA was born in
Ticonderoga, New York on January 1, 1924. She was the daughter of
the late Stephen and Isabel (nee Cebrian) Wheeler. Jane was a
graduate of Bennett High School in Buffalo NY class of 1942. Mrs.
Paul was preceded in death by her husband Thomas J. Paul in 2008,
her daughter Barbara J. (nee Paul) Ryan in 2013, and her son John
T. Paul (Judith) in 2018.
Following her marriage in 1944, Jane and husband Tom resided
briefly in Venice FL, Syracuse NY, Williamsville NY, Abington PA,
and finally settled in their family home in Meadowbrook, PA from
1957 to 2017. Mrs. Paul gave birth to 9 children, 6 boys and 3 girls,
over the course of 19 years from 1945 to 1964.
Mrs. Paul is survived by and the beloved mother of Susan Exum-
Cannava (Joseph), James (Denise), Jeffrey (Mary), Joseph (Donna),
Thomas (Ellen), Andrew (Denise), Jane Paul and her 16
grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Jane, or "Nona" as she was affectionately called by her grandchildren
and great-grandchildren, was a bright, witty, and fun-loving individual.
She spent her life in devotion to her family, her close friends from Our
Lady Help of Christians parish community, and her neighbors on
Tallyho Rd. Jane was a devout Catholic and practiced her faith daily,
prayerfully giving thanks for her many blessings, particularly the
health and well-being of her large family. She always put the needs of
her family and others ahead of her own.
She spent the better part of her adult life with a baby in her arms or
clinging to her leg. Jane was unflappable, and always ready with
words of encouragement for her children. She graciously welcomed
their spouses, friends—just about everyone into her life and her home
with open arms.
Mrs. Paul volunteered for many years in the office at Our Lady Help
of Christians school and church, as well as for the Archdiocese of
Philadelphia. She made lifelong friendships through her work and her
annual end-of-the-school year parties were legendary celebrations of
camaraderie and friendship.
Her endearing quick wit and playful sense of humor made everything
tenable, and she was personable and lovable to the day of her
passing. She will be greatly missed by her extended family, as well as
all the lives she touched and enhanced. Her quips and words of
encouragement will endure in the hearts of her family, comforted by
her simple, lasting maxim "It'll all work out."
The Paul Family extends sincerest thanks to the Sisters of the
Redeemer, and the leadership and staff of Holy Redeemer Hospital.
It is with special heartfelt gratitude that we recognize and commend
the staff at Saint Joseph's Manor, for the care and comfort provided
to our mom and thus to us, each day she was in residence.
Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Saturday, March 27th
9:30 am to 10:45 am at Our Lady Help of Christians, 1500 Marian Rd.
Abington where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am. The Funeral Mass will be live streamed on the face book page of funeral home's website listed below.
Covid-19 restrictions including requirements for masks and social
distancing will be observed. Entombment at George Washington
Memorial Park. Contributions in her memory to St. Joseph Manor
1616 Huntingdon Pike, Meadowbrook, PA 19046 would be
appreciated by the family.