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Jennifer Lapham Charvet
April 4, 2023
My first job was working for Monique back in 1973-74. My dad worked with her at Rockwell. I took care of the poodles and helped occasionally with the grooming. My favorites were Louie and Martini (so named because she snuck him in her purse to a bar and he snuck out to take a drink, so the story went). She had an incredible life story. She also took in many Vietnamese refugees and I learned a lot about them as well. We had great parties! She was a lovely woman and I still think of her and tell her stories.
Cindy Jones
January 29, 2011
Dear Patricia and family, had i known your mother passed i would have attended the funeral! I would have tried to bring Faywrae my silver toy poodle with me. Your mom had a collection of artsy type friends and she herself changed many lives. She helped Jeff Dawson airplane crash survivor get his companion standard poodle Rhett who died in 2010. I recall 1996 driving from Atlanta to Ohio to get our pups. We spent the night at your moms. You were a little nervous about your mom invite strangers into her home! Monique assured you we were friends! This was understandable! Tina Siddle came over the next day and I got up the nerve to ask Monique for a silver girl from the standard litter. Monique knew each pup personality in the litter and one girl stood out was HUGE! Monique said, "SHES A MOOSE!". (LOL) I had purchased my silver toy Faywrae the year before 1995 and your mom was fine with me taking a second pup that day. Those standards were named by Monique. She named them Rhett and Scarletta! Both very much loved pets and they were taken care of as if on the nations endangered species list! Jeff and I appreciated your moms poodle knowledge over the years. Monique would ask where Faywrae was and Jeff would tell your mom Faywrae is here she is fine. Fayware aka Fayrabi, aka Fifi etc...I still LOVE that dog! I drove your mom to poodle club of america a few times and Monique gave me a glimpse into the professional world of poodles! Just wanted to tell you that your mom was a exceptional woman and i respected her. I am so sorry for her passing. The world has changed and dog breeders would find it tough to continue the hobby. I finally got my cattery kennel license in Forsyth County GA and i cannot breed dogs! I gave up! I retired my poodles on premise and they were are all here until they become poodle angels. I live my responsibility to my pets every day. This is just who i am. Your mother was the same a wonderful person who loved her dogs. I learned from the BEST who was your mom! X0 God Bless.
June 17, 2010
Aimee and Patricia......
For some reason, during the past few weeks, I have been thinking often of Monique and to my sorrow, I found her obituary on the web.
I called her a couple of years ago and we had a wonderful time chatting about old times when I lived in Columbus. She said she was going away for a long time but I didn’t understand what she meant. I pray her passing was peaceful.
Patricia, I would groom dogs with your mom in the basement in the 70’s. I remember Louie, the big black poodle, and Mr. and Mrs. Fum?(unsure about the spelling) and how I would share dinner with everyone after grooming the dogs. I think of those days more often than not and I miss them.
Aimee, I don’t know if you remember me but you and I had a “bout” with the police officer when we were on our way to a dog show. I think I was speeding and we made up a “white lie”.
My brother was a dentist in Columbus at that time, Dr. John Di Maccio.
My 86-year-old mother is still with me but my father passed away at 93 years last year.
Aimee and Patricia, always remember that she really has not left you but is at your side forever. I will keep her in my prayers as well as all the rest of your family during this difficult time.
Donna Di Maccio
10365 Baywood Lane
San Diego, CA 92126
858-693-1164
Robert J. (Bob) Brown
June 11, 2010
Dear Patricia, Michele and Tu,
We were out of town when your lovely mother passed away.
I worked with her for many years in the Logistics Publications Dept. at North American Aviation/Rockwell International.
I was a Technical Writer for Maintenance and Flight Manuals. She was our Editor.
Nothing that was not exactly right got past her!
I will always remember her saying:
"It's not right - take it back and fix it."
My sympathies and regrets are with you.
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June 7, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Douglas Freeman
June 2, 2010
Dear Patty and Family, My deepest sympathies! Monique was a HUGE part of my teenage life. Living next door to her, working for her; those years of being her friend certainly influenced who I am today. She taught me so much and I loved her dearly.
May 30, 2010
The Poodle Community has lost a legend, She was so funny, loved her silver poodles and made a very significant contripution to the World of Poodles. Helen Tomb-Taylor, Regency Miniature Poodles
Bonnie Bloomfield
May 29, 2010
Michelle and Mike,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May her flame brighten your soul forever. Peace be with you.
Bonnie Bloomfield
Antoine Marchal
May 29, 2010
I loved Monique. She was such a special person. When I came in he US she was very nice with me. She was so much fun, she had such a great personality. Be in peace Monique. With my Love.
Georg Walther
May 29, 2010
It is a great honour to have known Monique!
She was refreshingly outspoken and precise in her opinion.
She had a stunning sense of humour strongly depicting her European heritage.
I am proud to say that I was the one and only German who had the privilege to own two Freelands. Monique will be missed badly, but her memory will live on through the Silver Miniature Poodle.
May 28, 2010
Michelle and Mike
My thoughts and prays are with you both.
Love you Becky M
May 28, 2010
Patti and Mimi,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am right here if you need anything. We love you very much much.
Love, Joan and Randy
KANDY BACKUS
May 28, 2010
I LOVE YOU...I TOLD YOU THAT SO MANY TIMES AND WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU MONIQUE. YOU ARE A PERSON I CAN TRULY CALL MY FRIEND. YOU MADE ME FEEL SO SPECIAL. I LOVE HOW YOU SHOWED ME HOW TO MAKE SOME OF YOUR FRENCH RECIPES....FRENCH ONION SOUP WAS MY FAVORITE OF COUSE. AND HOW YOU LOVED EVERY THING I WOULD COOK FOR YOU. HOW YOU LOVED YOUR GRANDSON AND DAUGHTERS SO MUCH...AND ALL YOUR FAMILY. AND HOW YOU LOVED YOUR POODLES.....YOUR BABIES AS YOU WOULD CALL THEM. SO MONIQUE DEVINEYOU YOU HAVE TOUCHED SO MANY PEOPLES LIVES YOU WILL NEVER EVER BE FORGOTTEN. LOVE YOU FOREVER
May 28, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you today and always
Pam Morrison
Natalie Wittke
May 28, 2010
Without Monique My life with the most beautiful Poodles wouldn't have begun. Through Monique I came to know Jytte Pfanner, and Lilleba. I live in Germany and have always phoned Monique to talk to her. Am only one year younger than she was and now due to many Physical problems, am no longer able to care for a Poodles or even drive May she still have beautiful Poodles up in Heaven.
Bjorg -Lilleba Meland
May 28, 2010
To Moniques Family
It is with sorrow I hear that Monique no longer is among us.
I have known Monique for many years, and I have had 2 great silver poodles from her. The first one came to Norway in 1982.
I was on a visit to see Monique in 1989, and she came to Norway a couple of years later, and we had a great time together. I learned to know Monique as a wonderful person with lot of passion for her silver poodles, and as a very helpful and kind person. I will miss her a lot.
My deepest sympathy to her family.
Becky Motley
May 28, 2010
The fancy has lost a great lady.
May 28, 2010
Michele - Though it has been years, I still remember your Mom and her poodles. I was sorry to hear of her passing. I'll be thinking of you.
Cheryl Svec Walters
Rob Backus
May 28, 2010
Patti and Mimi,
I am deeply saddened of your families loss. My deepest smpathy is with you all at this hard time:( I wish the best for you all:)
Dolly Shorback
May 28, 2010
So sorry for the family's loss.
Know that many people in the Silver Poodle Club knew Monique and you will be in their thoughts and prayers.
May 28, 2010
Michelle and Mike,
I would like to extend my condolences to you and your family.
Love You Both,
My ~ Tracie T.
Vinson
May 28, 2010
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Devine family,May you have comfort in knowing that God will wipe out every tear from our eyes,and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.
The Families and Staff of Egan-Ryan Funeral Home
May 28, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Jytte Pfänner
May 27, 2010
To Moniques family,
I am very sorry to hear the sad news.
Monique was my mentor and a good freind, she send me two wonderful top winning poodles.
Dear Monique rest in peace, and thanks for all your help....
Jytte Pfänner, Crecendo Poodles, Denmark
RUTH HOFFNER
May 27, 2010
monigue was and excellent teacher, a devoted friend, caring companion, one who dearly loved her dogs and taught us the importance of proper care and grooming. she will be sadly missed by all. love and prayers
Ruth Hoffner and Dee Lathram
Bill Hunter
May 27, 2010
Patty/Mimi,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are both in my thoughts and prayers. If you want, please contact me at 208-304-9499 or email @ [email protected] Respectfully, Bill Hunter
May 27, 2010
Michelle and family...so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother...you and your family will be in our prayers...our deepest sympathy...Steve and Brenda Wilson
Carol Gross
May 27, 2010
Dear Patti and Mimi:
So sorry to read of Monique passing. I spent mant an hour at her house grooming Huckleberry and helping her groom hers and other clients dogs.
Along with eating her great recipes and enjoying her company I shall
miss talking with her about all the good old days with Edie and all the dog shows.
I have Henri's grandson Nicholas, who is now 8 years old already.
Patti let me know if you need anything or some help.
Monique was a great dog lady and a great person I will miss her very much.
Carol Gross
May 27, 2010
Dear Patti and Mimi:
So sorry to read of Monique passing. I spent mant an hour at her house grooming Huckleberry and helping her groom hers and other clients dogs.
Along with eating her great recipes and enjoying her company I shall
miss talking with her about all the good old days with Edie and all the dog shows.
I have Henri's grandson Nicholas, who is now 8 years old already.
Patti let me know if you need anything or some help.
Monique was a great dog lady and a great person I will miss her very much.
Carol Gross
May 27, 2010
Dear Patty and Mimi,
Ever since Suzanne very kindly told me of your Mother's passing, I have been thinking about you and your family.
Your Mother was wonderful woman who touched the lives of many with her encouragement, words of wisdom and incredible generosity.
I was always amazed how she managed to turn the unimaginable adversity of her earlier years into such a productive life - two beautiful daughters, world class silver miniature poodles, the pilot's handbook for the B1 bomber, sanctuary for overseas immigrants (myself included) to name but a few of her accomplishments.
I was very lucky to have known such a strong and unusual woman.
Please take care of yourselves.
Linda McFadden.
We will always remember Monique as one who adored her silver poodles. She will be missed but her poodles will live on.
Tina Siddle
May 26, 2010
May 26, 2010
To Monique's Family: I am out of town this weekend and will not be able to attend services for Monique. She was a grand, wonderful lady and will be missed by all. Please know you have my deepest sympathies on your loss. Vicki Jordan, COKC
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