Obituary of Paulette E. Weibel

WESTPORT, CONN Paulette E. Weibel, 98, of Westport, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025. Paulette was born in Geneva, Switzerland in 1926. She was the daughter of the late Max and Marie Lambert. Paulette immigrated to the United States, in 1950, to marry her husband Otto O. Weibel. They were married for 65 years until his passing in 2015. Together they raised their 3 children. Paulette resided in Westport for the past 60 years. She was a proud member of the NY/CT Swiss-American, had a love of nature, walking (with her trusty cane), knitting/sewing and always found the time to volunteer. For years she aided her daughter's Girl Scout troop and thanks to the good fortune of her husband, she was given an opportunity to volunteer at the Westport Public Library. There she was able to share her love of books and researching. After a few years the library received a Grant, and her volunteering became a full time job. She loved to help the residence and local artist find photographs, to aid in their research. She was never afraid of the advancements with technology and would attend every training, provided at work, when systems were upgraded. She helped file and maintain, the picture files, for over 36 years. To this day her beautiful handwriting can be seen on most files. Paulette always shared her beautiful smile and sense of hope with those around her, both those she knew and strangers. She was an avid knitter with the "Happy Hookers" where she and her friends chatted, while being creative. When she wasn't knitting she was always grateful for her dear friends who met weekly, at Cafe Marciano. It was these friendships and her devotion to family and faith that helped her live a beautiful life. She is survived by her son, Robert Weibel (Silvia) of Switzerland. They have three children. Jessica, Jonathan (Naima) and their children (Shayna, Kiana, Ayana) and Leonard (Vanessa) and their children (Nolan, Stella). Her daughter, Joyce Bottone (Joseph) of Westport, Connecticut have two children (Joseph and Jennifer). In addition Paulette is predeceased by her husband Otto Weibel; one son, Peter O. Weibel and a brother Jean Lambert. The family will receive friends and family at the Harding Funeral Home, 210 Post Road East, Westport, CT on Monday, March 17, 2025 from 4-7 PM. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 11:00 at Willowbrook Cemetery, 395 Main Street, Westport, CT. Contributions in memory of Paulette, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Homes With Hope hwhct.org or Domestic Violence Crisis Center dvccct.org