Well She'll...I apologize for not being more direct in my remembrance, the good God knows you were on my mind and crowding my spirit on the 17th.... May has become a very heavy month for those of us here that are left to carry it without you, and many others.... Yes, you were disheartened that one of the family got together to play Cheat and try to cheat like you did...we didn't reminisce about how good you were at so-and-such....or what a pain you could be when this-or-that...yet there are happenings and persuasions that each of us can equally declare. You were not forgotten,left by the wayside,or ignored. In the personal and sincere way we each grew with you, we each celebrated privately and with...sad happiness - maybe more like happy sorrow, I'm not able to identify for everyone. For myself tho, my day was scattered and fragmented and divided by senses other than emotion...at a traffic light and the pages of mom's photo albums flipping in front of me...your first communion....you in junior high with a "Slurpee" and your pals crowded around in the kitchen and on the counters....your graduation....your dates...and then a horn honking.... You knowi don't really miss you much because missing you had become old hat for me...so, so many years of the last 10 missed how we used to be...the only thing different now is the true distance, not one that was contrived or intended....we didn't seem to have much in common any more, just a lot of rebuke and confusion....I did not always like you, but I always did love and appreciate you and everything you and Danny did for my girls...that's why I would call and leave those messages....you were never home to answer when I called...wondering why now doesn't change anything, just as you leaving doesn't change that I love you, but am accustomed to missing you - us...so plz don't ever think you're forgotten. I cannot forget to breath, and growing up you were just as exalted in my eyes as that....if I couldn't be like mom, you were the next best choice....so now, I just want to thank you for visiting with me and entrusting me with the sanctity of your attention and feelings, I'm eternally grateful to my Saviour that His mercy carried you from your torment and into sublime peace. Certainly deserved, Michelle, you assuredly deserve the richness of His profound love and ecstatic peace...Jus'Me down over here, still making an attempt to figure it all out and have it together, jus'like you...stick around tho, it likely won't happen but at least you're used to it and there's no surprises...with admiration and gratitude for all the moments that we shared a loving friendship... Charlie Brown xo

PS any day is a day to remember....seasons in the sun...Michelle ma belle....life is a highway...ride on lady, ride on...xoxo

I was so sorry to hear of Michelle’s passing. When our children were younger, we volunteered with many of the same parish activities at St. Anthony’s Parish. She was so helpful and energetic, a wonderful person, full of fun. Michelle and her Mom, Maria were a “dynamic duo” when participating with our Inn From The Cold weekends. The food they would deliver for our guests, was always fabulous and made with love. Of Michelle’s children, I knew Sabrina and Breezy the best and I’m feeling so sad for them…losing their Mom and their children’s Grandmother. I know the whole family will be missing Michelle terribly. I’m praying for Michelle and all of you.

Fondly,

Carey O’Brien

My deepest heart felt condolences. This is a tragic loss to the universe. A life so worth celebrating. My family and I have so many beautiful memories with Aunt Shell. Michelle welcomed absolutely everyone. Her love was fiercely contagious. She was a force of kindness and hugs. Our ladies group was full of humor, excitement and mischief. We laughed until we cried, and then we laughed more. She was embedded into our community, Brownies, Guides, school, neighbors. She made a difference everywhere. So many memories. Her and I would laugh about ironing everything in our house and our ironing code meant, NO ONE -ABSOLUTELY NO ONE leaves our homes in wrinkles. No unkempt bodies leaving the house. Lol. Then the unthinkable happened, I had to zip over to her place to pick up items.... and I wore a wrinkled shirt... she burst into laughter and shock.

When I said I was going directly home and no one would see me!!! She laughed harder and said " ARE you kidding??? I just saw you!!! " It's how we were raised!! Lol. When our son, Jay-man, was diagnosed as a baby, with a boy-in-the-bubble disease, she made him a bag filled with books, puzzles, snacks for his hospital days, she showed up at hospital numerous times to make his days go quicker. Michelle was a fierce loving force in our community. Rest Peacefully Aunt Shell. You are still loved.

We loved Michelle deeply and will miss her more than words can convey. She has been more like family than a friend to us since the day we welcomed her into our lives. The void she leaves behind will never be filled by another. She is now one of the guardian angels who will watch over all she loved. Our deepest condolences to Danny and all of Michelle’s family. May God be with you all to bring you comfort and strength. God Bless. Love Reese and Denise