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Michelle Vanasse Obituary

VANASSE Michelle Ann Vanasse, age 39, wife of Martin West of Newtown, died unexpectedly on Monday, September 29, 2003, at Danbury Hospital, shortly after being stricken ill at the Bethel Fitness Center. She was born in Bridgeport, on May 14, 1964, daughter of Denis and Elaine (Gavitt) Vanasse, now residing in Monroe. She was educated in Bridgeport schools and graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Michelle had a sense of fashion and knew how to dress for the moment that will live on in everyone"s memory. The most loving, caring, loyal and beautiful woman who every walked this earth has touched the hearts of everyone who has come in contact with her. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Michelle put her family first. She aspired to be the best mother she could be and to instill in her son the virtues of being a good person. Michelle"s second passion was a love for tennis and she was the most competitive when on the tennis court. Besides her husband, she is survived by one son, Mason West; and a brother, Michael Vanasse, both of Newtown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Rose of Lima Church, Newtown, on Saturday, October 4, 2003, at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in Stepney Cemetery, Monroe. Friends may call at the Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street, Newtown, on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.

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Published by Connecticut Post on Oct. 1, 2003.

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Carol Ogrinc

October 15, 2003

Mr. & Mrs. Vanasse,



I am very sorry to hear about Michelle's unexpected passing. I went to Masuk and played basketball with her. Although I havn't seen her in many years, I will always remember her as a friendly outgoing person who enjoyed anything she did. For you and your family, you have my deepest sympathy.



Carol (Pekar) Ogrinc

Loretta Barbera

October 14, 2003

Dear Martin, Mason & Family:



We were all deeply saddened by the sudden death of Michelle. Our thoughts and prayers will always be with you.

Michelle's sparkling personality and wonderful smile will stay in our hearts forever. She will be missed.



Loretta Barbera, Lorraine Mariani, Donna Zandri, Susan Williams, Shauna Barker, Patricia Molahan

Bill Duval

October 6, 2003

Martin,



Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss.



In Him,



Bill

Sandra,Richard, April Hazelet

October 6, 2003

Dear Martin, Mason and All of the family,

All of our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this so sad time. We all loved Michelle and enjoyed the times we spent with all of you . We will miss her sweet smile and walm ways always You will all remain in our prayers for ever.



Sandra, Richard and April Hazelet

John Benish

October 4, 2003

Denis, Elaine, Michael,Martin and Mason:



We send our thoughts and prayers in this time of sorrow. Michelle will always be remembered as a kind, and caring person.



Our Love Always,

John, Michelle, and Allison Benish

Alok & Rosalie Srivastava

October 4, 2003

Our deepest sympathies. May God give you the strength to bear Michelle's passing.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Mason and the family.

Sally Murrell

October 3, 2003

I had the pleasure of playing tennis with Michelle. What a competitor and good player. She was a lovely lady. I always enjoyed seeing her fun sense of dress but especially that wonderful smile. So sorry for your loss.

Sally Murrell

Brian McGillivray

October 3, 2003

Martin, we've never met but I am a friend of Diane's and had the pleasure of meeting Michelle once. I had heard so many wonderful things about not only her, but yourself and Mason as well so it was nice to finally meet Michelle and Mason and spend time with them. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.



Brian

Linda Graham

October 2, 2003

Our previous entry should have included Michelle's husband Martin and Son Mason and every heart she touched in every life she changed. Her love lives on.



Love,

Linda, Julian, & Melanie Graham (Muizulis)

Judy Lambert

October 1, 2003

To all Michelle's family,

My thoughts are with you at this saddest time. I will always hold fond memories of Michelle dear to me. She will be sorely missed but never, ever forgotten.

Sincerely,

Judy Lambert

Deacon Michael Wolfer

October 1, 2003

The spark of life has faded from our presence, yet it burns brightly on the otherside letting us know we shall see and be with her again in His kingdom.

Linda Graham

October 1, 2003

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Vanesse & Michael:

I'm so deeply sorry to hear of the passing on of Michelle (Shelly) While few can know the deep sadness you feel, there are many friends and family that care for all of you and will always remember the wonderful times you had together as a family.

With sympathy and much love,

Linda Graham (Linda Muizulis)

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