Elizabeth J.

"Betty" Paradis

Elizabeth J. Paradis, known lovingly as Betty, passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on Saturday, June 7, at Whidden Hospital in Everett. She was the cherished daughter of the late Anthony F. and Genevieve A. (Sacherska) Szklar, and a lifelong resident of Chelsea before spending the last 23 years in Revere.
Betty was born on April 22, 1940, and was raised in a nurturing environment where her strong values formed. She attended St. Stanislaus Parochial School and graduated from Chelsea High School. In 1960, she married William H. Paradis, with whom she shared a joyful marriage and together raised a daughter and two sons. Betty's deep devotion to her family was evident in her every action, providing them with love, support, and unwavering care throughout her life. Following the loss of her husband in 2000, she continued to embody resilience and strength.
With a passion for education, Betty dedicated over 16 years of her career as a teacher's aide at the Williams School in Chelsea, where she made a lasting impact on the lives of countless students. In her retirement, she took great joy in assisting her granddaughter, Samantha, with love and guidance.
Betty's commitment to her community was as profound as her dedication to her family. She served as a Cub Scout Den Mother for St. Stanislaus Cub Scout Pack 732, coached Chelsea Little League, and was involved with Everett Girl's Softball. An avid reader, Betty often enjoyed finishing a book in a single day, and she found joy in playing Bingo during her leisure time.
In addition to her parents, and her husband William, Betty was also predeceased by her son, William H. Paradis, II, and her brother, William Szklar. She leaves behind her devoted children and their spouses, Patrice Montefusco and her husband Eric, and Derek Paradis and his wife Cassandra, all of Revere. Betty was also the cherished grandmother of Samantha Montefusco, Scott Montefusco, twins Jason and Kyle Paradis, and Aryanna Paradis.
Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects during visiting hours for "Betty" at the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea, on Thursday, June 12, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Her funeral service will be conducted from the funeral home on Friday, June 13, at 10:00 A.M., and will be immediately followed by a Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Grace Church, 59 Nichols St., Chelsea, at 11:00 A.M. The services will conclude with her interment at Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden.
In honoring Betty's legacy, the family welcomes expressions of sympathy and memorial contributions that reflect her spirit of kindness and community.