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Dorothy Bachand Obituary
Born in Southbridge, MA a daughter of the late John and Yvonne Maloney, she was a High School graduate of St. Mary's High School in Southbridge, MA.
Surviving are her husband, Claude F. Bachand of Murrells Inlet; one son, Jeffrey A. Bachand of Mooresville, NC; two daughters, Linda Perron of North Augusta, SC and Deborah M. Bachand of Myrtle Beach, SC; grandchildren, Jennifer Macara, Trevor Bachand, Reid Bachand and Connor Bachand and Wyatt Perron.
The family will receive friends at 2 PM Saturday, September 20, 2008 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel with services to follow at 3 PM.
Memorials may be made to Parkinson Foundation, 1501 NW 9th Ave., Bob Hope Road, Miami, FL. 33136.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Bachand
May 9, 2009
Happy Mothers Day. Love you forever.
March 11, 2009
Hi Mom, This weekend will be 6 months since you left us. I hope you know how much we all miss you and love you. The little boys all miss you too. They all seemed so young when you first got Parkinson's, but I guess your true loving self came through even if you couldn't be the grandma you wanted to be with them. They knew you still. I am so glad I had Jen relatively young, so that you had the experience you had with her. Also, of course, that she had it with you. You were one of a kind, Mom. I am so grateful for every day we had with you, and I am so glad you were my Mom. Gone way too soon, but what love we knew when you were here. Thanks for that. Love you forever.
February 1, 2009
Hi Mom, I guess what they say is true. Going through all of the "firsts" without you is really tough. It was Dad's birthday last week, and everybody is coming next weekend. It is hard being together without you. Jen is making a sponge cake for Dad. I have to call Aunt Doris to get some specifics about the recipe, because I have Grandma's recipe book that doesn't include baking temps, time, etc. I remember you being frustrated with that, and it makes me smile to have that. Tonight was the Superbowl, and I watched the half-time show and couldn't stop thinking about how you enjoyed that best of all. I don't know if you would have liked this year's as much- no marching band, just The Boss.
I miss you so much, and I always will. I remember you getting tears in your eyes for your mother throughout my life- I know I'll always cry for you too. I definitely take after you in that way, I'm the most sentimental of the three of your "chickadees." The rest of the family misses you as much as I do, they just aren't criers, like us. I am preparing my mind for my birthday without you. I know I have to just feel my sadness, and I'll get through it and have one more "first" out of the way. It gets easier, but never ever easy. My continued solace is that you are with your mom now, laughing and free. I'll see you again. Until then, I'll miss you, but I'll do my best to make you proud, and enjoy life. Love you.
December 14, 2008
Love you and miss you so much. Christmas is bittersweet. I know you are better off, but the selfish part of me just wants my mom. I am glad I kept your leather jacket now. I didn't really want anything at first- it was too sad. People told me I'd be glad later, and they were right. Look over us and keep us safe. Christmas won't be the same without you, but you will always be present in our hearts. I hope we can talk about you and celebrate you openly and freely without it being too difficult for Dad. I really want to talk about you with them. I'll have a bloody mary in your honor for sure! Love you.
November 14, 2008
Hi Mom,
It has now been two months since you've died. We're doing ok, knowing that you are free from pain, and free from whatever challenges the future was going to hold for you. We all miss you so much. I have to believe you are better off. I miss talking to you, though. I hope you can hear the little prayers I say to you, and that you know how much you are loved and missed by everyone, especially Dad. Love you mom.
debby
October 14, 2008
Dear Mom,
We all miss you so much. Jen is just beginning to wrap her head around the fact that you are gone. Sometimes I'm not really sure I've fully accepted it either. I am so proud to be your daughter. I'll always try my best to live up to your example of being a loving, forgiving person. Everyone remembered you as fun, happy, loving, and kind. Hearing all the comments made me so proud of you, and so incredibly sad at the same time. I hope and pray you are smiling and happy now. That you are with your family playing cards and laughing. Most of all I pray that you can move freely and say whatever silly thoughts pop into your head without effort. You were so brave throughout the last years. You didn't deserve it, but you handled it better than anyone I can imagine. I promise to stay close to the family, and to be the best Mom to Jen that I can. I can't fill the void your absence has left for her, though. I knew she loved you so much, but even I am surprised at how much she leaned on you and how deeply she misses you. You continued to communicate your unconditional love for her without words. Any good things that girl accomplishes in life will definitely be in great part to the relationship she had to you, and continues to have with Dad. I can't thank you enough Mom. I'll love you forever.
Mark Bachand
September 17, 2008
I am sorry to hear about the passing of Aunt Dottie. My deepest sympathies to Uncle Claude, Debbie, Jeff, Linda, and friends and family.
Rose Farkas
September 15, 2008
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I will be unable to attend the service but you will be in my prayers.
Lori Kaszowski
September 15, 2008
My love and sympathy to all. Aunt Dotty will be missed. Sorry I can't be there with you. Lots of love, Lori
McCarthy Counseling Assocaites
September 15, 2008
All your friends/co-workers at McCarthy Counseling Associates send their deepest sympathy, with the loss of your loved one. Memories last forever, as does your love. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Brent stephens
September 15, 2008
Our deepest sympathies to the Bachand family. We keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
The Brent Stephens Family
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