Patricia Lael Lafreniere
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Pat was born March 25, 1935 in Ishpeming to Alfred and Lempi (Alongo) Beauchaine and graduated from Negaunee High School, Class of 1953. She was employed as a clerk at Tommy's Buyrite and then as a baker at Jim's IGA in Negaunee from where she retired.
Pat loved entertaining family and friends at her home; she threw the best parties, especially during Thanksgiving and Christmas. She enjoyed sing-a-longs to old country music, reading and watching her TV series. Pat was a proud Negaunee sports fan and loved following her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren throughout their athletic careers. In later years, she enjoyed watching games at the Negaunee Alumni Baseball Tournament.
Surviving are her children: Karen (Andy) DellAngelo, Peter LaFreniere, DDS and Bradley (Jolene) LaFreniere, all of Negaunee; grandchildren: David (Karen) DellAngelo, Michael (Melissa) DellAngelo, Marisa (Matt) LePage, Jessica (Cornell Ballard) LaFreniere, Jordyn (Brad) Saatio, Lucas (Tina) LaFreniere, PhD and Alex (Audrey) LaFreniere; great-grandchildren: Michael DellAngelo, Macyn and Evan DellAngelo, Cooper, Laken and Gracey LePage, Cyson, Carter and Nella LaFreniere; step great-grandchildren: Andy, Abby, Olivia and Thomas Kubas; her sisters: Geraldine Bair of Napa, CA, Kay Beauchaine of Norway, MI and Susan (Ron) Erickson of Diorite; sister-in-law, Shirley Beauchaine of Ishpeming; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rudolph 'Rudy' LaFreniere in 2010; sisters: Nancy (Alan) Besola and Marsha (Chuck) McClary; her brothers: Tom, Bruce 'Bruno,' Steven 'Whitey' (Sharon), and Duane (Trina) Beauchaine; and brother-in-law, Bud Bair.
Honoring Pat's wishes, A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Pat's memorial page may be viewed at koskeyfuneralhome.com
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