Laurie Mitchell
1971 - 2018
Laurie Mitchell
1971 - 2018
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Laurie Marie Mitchell, 46, of Fairfield, CT, passed away September 5th, surrounded by loved ones, after a two-year battle with cancer.
A lifelong resident of Fairfield, she was born in Bridgeport, CT, on December 18, 1971, and relished her many years living on Fairfield Beach with her family. She graduated from Fairfield High School and attended Fairfield University. For more than a decade, Laurie worked at Landmark Financial Group, Southport, CT, in client and public relations.
As a young woman Laurie was a gifted and accomplished dancer. She began her dancing career at Bridgeport's Downtown Cabaret Theater, and studied with Luigi, the Father-of-Jazz, at Carnegie Hall. With great skill and inspiration, Laurie performed on many stages and toured the country in the musical production "Damn Yankees". Yoga and gardening provided peace and balance in her life. Laurie had a keen eye and sense of style, which she wove into her life through fashion and interior design. She loved to travel, especially on ski trips to Stowe, VT, with her husband, Lorne Mitchell, her son, Rhys Schaper, and Mr. Biggs, their loveable Tibetan mastiff. Laurie had many friends, and the unbreakable bond she shared with her mother and sisters sustained her in good times and bad.
In addition to her cherished son Rhys and husband Lorne, Laurie is survived by her devoted mother, Karen Anthony; her sister and brother-in-law, Michelle and Keith Dalling; her sister, Corinne Vizzo-Ganim; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Leslie and Daphne Mitchell; sister-in-law Heather Mitchell. "Auntie Laurie" will be sadly missed by her loving nieces and nephews as well as many adoring relatives. She is predeceased by her father, Louis Vizzo, and her beloved stepfather, Richard Anthony.
A Memorial Mass will take place at St. Thomas Church in Fairfield, Saturday, September 29, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. She will be buried in a private ceremony at Oak Lawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Laurie Marie Mitchell may be made to The Connecticut Challenge and Smilow Cancer Center.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sharon Lynn
September 7, 2023
Your beautiful face and unforgettable voice, rest in peacr
Sharon Lynn
September 7, 2022
Beautiful Laurie, a shining star gone too soon. I can still remember her voice and how her eyes lit up whenever we ran into one another. RIP
September 25, 2018
The Mitchell Family have my deepest sympathy. Philippines 4:6,7 says that God has the peace that excel all thought and guards the heart, may that peace be with your family during this difficult time.
September 24, 2018
May the hope of seeing your dear loved one again in paradise console the sorrow in your heart. John 6:40
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Sharon Lynn Zemola
September 24, 2018
Laurie had such a bubbly personality and an amazing sense of style, I'm shocked by this news. I will never forget her smile. I am so sorry for your loss.
Corinne Vizzo-Ganim
September 24, 2018
Little Darlin'...My dear BEAUTIFUL little sister. I held you in my arms when you were born, I held your hand, I hugged you, and now I can't. What am I going to do without you? It's unbearable painthis sadness. I know you want us to be HAPPY, and not sad. We are all trying our best, but that's one tall order sister! Oh this bond with you is like no other. We shared so much!! A childhood with you and seeing your light shine so bright BEST gift ever. Your talent, skill, and performances are better than anything I've ever seen. Rhys is a beautiful reflection of you-most loving mother. We had each other's back at every turn. We laughed so hard, (I love your laugh-I hear it so vividly). Oh yes, we cried rivers, lifted each other up in our darkest days and shared our deepest secrets, grandest dreams and adventures. I was always so proud of you and so very proud to be your sister. You will always be my shining star. I've learned so much from you Laur Your incredible inner strength, will, and bravery. Your beauty, love, and kindness will be with me, in my heart and soul forever. I LOVE YOU Laur, Rest In Peace. xo,♥ Pic
RoseMary Besse
September 22, 2018
To the family,I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful women.
Sharon-Ray Prutting
September 21, 2018
Dear Laurie: So sorry you had to leave us.We love you very much and hope you are happy and pain-free. We will miss you here on earth but will see you again someday. Rest easy.
September 20, 2018
To the family, so very sorry for your loss, your precious family will remain in our prayers. As you take each day one step at a time and hold on to the loving memories of your loved one, may God grant you strength to see each day through.
2 Corinthians 4:7
~ D.V.
September 18, 2018
I'm sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences. May God comfort you during this time
Peggi Kalakay
September 18, 2018
I am so very sorry
Laura Ganim
September 16, 2018
With deep sympathy.
Kristie Jorgensen
September 14, 2018
So BEAUTIFUL inside and out. Our deepest condolences to your family. We have many memories of that wonderful women, mother, friend and wife. She will be terribly missed. I know how close she was to her beautiful family.❤❤❤RIP Angel
September 14, 2018
I'm do sorry to hear this news Karen. I remember meeting Laurie when I worked at the Doyle Agency. I'm so, so sorry.
Diane xoxo
Mary and Allison Barbeau
September 14, 2018
To Karen, Rhys, and family.
We just learned of Laurie's passing and have no words to express the pain we feel for your family. Laurie was a bright light and we loved her so much.
It's difficult losing a family member and we will never understand why they had to leave us. Our prayer is that God will give you comfort, strength, and remind you always of how lucky you are to have had her. She was precious.
We haven't seen Laurie for a few years, but will always remember how very much she loved you, Rhys, and her family.
Love,
Mary Barbeau and Allie Wurzel
Tommy Naples
September 14, 2018
So very sorry to the family for the loss of this beautiful soul.
The Staff of Spear-Miller Funeral Home
September 14, 2018
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
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