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Eleanor Laurette Obituary
Eleanor was born Aug. 2, 1924, in Reese, to John and Lillian (Schian) Dawley. She married James A. Laurette, Sept. 7, 1945, in New Orleans, La., and had lived in Midland since 1951. James preceded her in death on Dec. 17, 1995. Eleanor was active in several trailer camping groups with her husband, was a long-standing member of T.O.P.S. club, served on the city elections board for several years, and was a member of St. Brigid Catholic Church.
Eleanor is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Gary) Johns of Midland; sons, David Laurette of Midland, Alan Laurette of New Castle, Colo. and Mark (Julie) Laurette of Midland; daughter Amy Gabbard of Frederick, Colo.; seven grandchildren, Amber (Neil) McLaren of Midland, Jennifer (David) MacGillis of Webberville, Melissa (Kurt) Archer of Chesterfield, Brianna and Tyler Laurette, both of Midland, and Rachael and Colton Gabbard of Frederick, Colo.; and eight great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Eleanor was predeceased by her sister, Ruth Duby, of Herron.
Services for Eleanor will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007, Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Home, 1200 W. Wheeler St., with interment in New Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Eleanor's family will receive friends at the funeral home today from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and on Tuesday from 1 p.m. until time of service.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Midland Area Community Foundation (Animal Assistance Endowment Fund), Box 289, Midland, MI 48640-0289.
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Doug Lee
September 18, 2007
I am sorry about the news of your mother's passing. I heard the sad news yesterday when I got to my sisters house in Dallas. Mrs. Laurette, (as I always called her), made the best tomato sandwiches for Alan and I when we were kids. To this day, it is my favorite sandwich. I,m sorry I can't be at her funeral today as I am driving my father to South Texas to his winter home. Thanks for the memories, Doug Lee.
Bill Carrington
September 18, 2007
Dave,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We're here for you if you need anything.
Stay strong and God bless,
Bill & Hope Carrington
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