-Michelle Lynn Stackpole

-Michelle Stackpole Obituary

Michelle Lynn Stackpole, 54 MILL VALLEY, Calif.- Michelle Lynn Stackpole, 54, of Mill Valley, Calif. passed away at Marin General Hospital on Nov.7, 2009 as a result of a brain aneurysm. She was born in Portland at Mercy Hospital on Dec. 19, 1954 on her mother's birthday. Michelle was the beloved daughter and first child of Jerry and Joanne Mitchell Stackpole. Michelle attended schools in Gloucester, Mass. and Cape Elizabeth, graduating from Cape Elizabeth High School in the class of 1972. She has lived in Mill Valley, Calif. for the past 25 years, employed the last 15 years at Whole Foods in Accounts Payable. She was a great fan of the New England Patriots and the San Francisco 49ers. She was fanatical about the Boston Red Sox or team that beat the New York Yankees. Michelle and her mother traveled twice within the past few years to Ireland. It was a wonderful experience for both of them, connecting with their roots which felt like coming home. Michelle was a wonderful daughter, granddaughter, sister to her brothers and a good friend to many. She was predeceased by her father Jerry Stackpole, brothers Timothy and Thomas Stackpole, grandparents and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Michelle is survived by her mother, Joanne Stackpole of Cape Elizabeth; by her loving companion Jose Chel Vitzil of Mill Valley, Calif.; and many dear friends here and in Mill Valley, Calif. A Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 at St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church, 8 Two Lights Road, Cape Elizabeth, followed by a reception at the church. Interment will be at 2:00 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery, Cape Elizabeth. Arrangements in Maine entrusted to Hobbs Funeral Home, South Portland. 'That which we lose we mourn, But must rejoice that we have ever had.' - C.J. Wells In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Barbara Bush Children's Hospital at Maine Medical Center 22 Bramhall Street Portland, ME 04102 St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital PO Box 50 Memphis, TN 38101 or to a charity of one's choice Michelle Lynn Stackpole

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Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Nov. 22, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for -Michelle Stackpole

8 Entries

ed babb

December 3, 2009

I felt fortunate to have called her - AND be called by her - friend. Her spirit dwells in ALL of us whom she touched.

Ed Babb

Bob Cushner

December 3, 2009

I had not spoken to or seen Michelle for over 20 years. After I got the news about her passing, it took a while for it to sink in. Mich and I were lovers for eight years during my 16 years in Maine. We met in Portland and lived in several places in town and country, worked hard, played house, listened to alot of music, went to a lot of concerts and had a lot of wonderful friends. There were ups and downs, rights and lefts, etc, but we always remained the best of friends. We operated a seafood business in Naples, ME in 1982-83. I remember her brush with greatness when ME States Attorney George Mitchell came in to visit our store during his campaign for Senate and she gave him a lobster roll, a photo of which made the newspapers (If I can find it I will post it here). She was a most beautiful woman. I was the envy of many other men to have her. She had a heart filled with love, compassion for others and knew how to have a good time and get the most out of life. I loved her dearly and still do. I will miss her greatly with the fondest of memories.

My brush with greatness was having her in my life. I hope to see her in the next one.

My deepest sympathy goes out to her mom, Joanne a shining star and the rock in her life.

November 25, 2009

Although I haven't seen Mick in many many years I sometimes thought of her and hoped she was doing well.
She will be missed.
My condolences.
Bob Chipman

Charlie Jacobsen

November 25, 2009

My condolences to Micky's Mom, family and friends. I knew Micky from high school. We hung out together with a close group of friends. I lost track of her soon thereafter though. I remember Micky like it was yesterday - she was a beautiful spirit, full of life and fun to be around. She will always be in my heart.

theresa dalton-archer

November 25, 2009

Joanne, Mickey was my cosmic sister; we shared the same creed; quoting Robert Frost best describes my fond memories of Mickey; "Two roads diverged in a wood, and I......I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference." Theresa

November 23, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you Joanne,love,Sandi Rowland

November 23, 2009

Michelle and I were friends for over 40 years. We had many wonderful times together but also shared the difficult ones. She was a great friend and a beautiful human being.We lived together several times, and also worked together in many places. The best part of our friendship was our similar sense of humor and the hundreds of deep, delicious bouts of belly-aching laughter we had the good fortune to experience. Michelle the lovely will live in my heart forever. Susan Tucker

Jim Merkle

November 23, 2009

Micky will always be remembered in my heart. My sincere condolences to everyone who knew her. She will be greatly missed.

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