Paulette Miklaszewski

Paulette Adrienne Lauwyck Miklaszewski, 99, wife of the late Joseph A. Miklaszewski died peacefully at home April 16, 2021. Paulette was born May 5, 1921 in Roubaix, France, a daughter of Albert Lauwyck and Hélène Wion-Lauwyck. She married Joe in Roubaix, France in 1942 and they would spend the next 56 years together. In 1955 Paulette and Joe relocated their family from France to the Charleston area.

Paulette was well known for her French gourmet cooking and lavish parties, especially on Bastille Day. She enjoyed her worldwide travels with Joe and during her later years, taking countless cruises with her children.

Paulette was also affectionately known as Ms. Mikla, Maman and Mimi. She will be remembered by all for her relentless feisty spirit, words are inadequate in describing her strength.

Surviving are her children: Jeannette M. Seneca (Russell) of Hernando, FL; Brigitte Miklaszewski of Charleston, SC; Etienne Miklaszewski (Sandra) of Varnville, SC; and Jacqueline M. Whelan (Stephen) of Charleston, SC. She leaves six grandchildren: Lisa Lopez, Helene Czech, Paula Thomas, Carrie Miklaszewski, Christopher Whelan and Stephanie Whelan. She also leaves nine great grandchildren.

Paulette has many nieces and nephews in France, Belgium, England, and Germany; and a loving family friend, Adlean Nole of Jamestown, SC.

Paulette is predeceased by her husband, Joseph; a son Michel Miklaszewski; and her sister, Helene Loosemore.

The family thanks Charlotte Anderson, Mary Brown, Pat Bryant, Beverly Rouse, Shawn Richards, as well as the caregivers at Home Care Plus for their compassionate care. They also remember the late Mary Frances Matthews for her dedication.

Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Nativity Building Fund, 1061 Folly Rd. Charleston, SC 29412 or a charity of your choice.