Obituary of Paula A. Phillips

Paula Phillips 94 of Champlain slipped into the arms of our Lord with her daughter by her side on October 3, 2014. She was born on July 8, 1920, and was the daughter of Henri and Annette (Poupard) Juneau. Although for the past two years Paula's health was failing, she always had a wonderful smile on her face. She will forever be remembered for her love of her family, whether it be her children, sisters, brothers, nieces or nephews she always had so much love in her heart. Once her children got married and moved elsewhere, Paula spent most of her time visiting with her sisters and brothers and loved making Sunday dinners for all to enjoy. Until her mid 80's she could be seen every day walking the entire village of Champlain for exercise. Always stopping along the way to say "hello" to each and every one she met with that incredible smile on her face. Paula's favorite daily event was spending time at her camp on Lake Champlain. It was rare when she missed going just to sit and watch the boats on the lake. She loved traveling to Nashua, NH where she spent time with her grandchildren. She looked forward to her annual senior trips with her sisters and friends. But, her greatest love was her camp on Point Au Fer where she spent most everyday just enjoying the outdoors and fixing this and that. Paula is predeceased by her husband Frank (Sandy) Phillips, brothers Gerard, Albert, Raymond and Andrew Juneau; and her sisters Theresa Bechard and Jeanne D'arc Trudeau. Paula is survived by her son John Paul Phillips of San Diego, and daughter Joanne and her husband Thomas (Sandy) Sandell of Winter Haven, FL., and Point au Fer, NY and one sister Yolanda Englert of Tonawanda, NY. She is also survived by six grandchildren: Thomas and Dayma Phillips, John and Jennifer Phillips, and Sommer and Derek Cunningham who reside in San Diego, CA; and, Christopher and Maura Sandell from Merrimack, NH and Heather and John Trent from Hanover, PA. She also has several grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A very special thank you to the staff of Clinton County Nursing Home - it was through their selfless efforts that made her final two years so comfortable. Because of them Paula was able to enjoy life to the very end. A special thank you to Glenda and Jamie who made it possible for Paula to visit her camp one last time this past August. Also, thank you to Hospice of the North Country for their support and care provided during Paula's final days. There will be no public visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 10, 2014 at St. Mary's Church, 86 Church Street, Champlain, NY with Rev. William G. Reamer, celebrating the mass. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery on Church Street. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Clinton County Nursing Home, 16 Flynn Ave., Plattsburgh, NY 12901. Arrangements are in the care of M.B. Clark Funeral Home, 196 Elm Street, Champlain, NY. To light a candle by sharing a thought, memory or condolence, please visit the obituary online at www.mbclarkfuneralhome.com.