Clara DePaolo

Clara DePaolo of Belleville, Ontario, passed away on August 28, 2026. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank DePaolo, as well as her parents, Vivian and William Blight, and her siblings, Lloyd (Lorraine), Bill, and Mary Blight. Clara also mourned the loss of 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), along with her stepchildren, Daryl and Darrin DePaolo. Clara's legacy continues through her grandchildren, Joshua, Allison, Gina, AJ, Maddy (Malik), Brayden (Faith), Dara, and Jadyn, as well as her great-grandchildren, Carleigh Loft and Rett Brown. She is also survived by her siblings, Tim Blight, Janine Parsonson, and Vivian Blight. A celebration of life will take place on September 26, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Kenron Recreation Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice.