Clara DePaolo Obituary

The passing of Clara DePaolo (Belleville, Ontario) occurred on August 28, 2026. Clara is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Frank De Paolo; her parents, Vivian Blight and William Blight; her siblings, Lloyd Blight (Lorraine), Bill Blight and Mary Blight; her brothers-in-law, Garnet Davis and David Parsonson; and her granddaughter Samantha Loft.

She is survived by: her children, Geoff Strong (Tania) and Shelley Loft (Cliff); her stepchildren, Daryl De Paolo (Joy) and Darrin De Paolo; her grandchildren, Joshua Loft, Allison Loft, Gina Strong, AJ Strong, Maddy Archer (Malik), Brayden Archer (Faith), Dara De Paolo and Jadyn De Paolo; her great grandchildren, Carleigh Loft and Rett Brown; and her siblings, Tim Blight, Janine Parsonson and Vivian Blight. She is also survived by her extended family and many friends.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 26th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Kenron Recreation Centre (5 Indigo Ln, Belleville, ON K8N4Z3).

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honour Clara's memory are invited to make a donation to a charity of their choice.