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1958
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2022
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Michele Strother Obituary
She was born Jan. 16, 1958, in East Meadow, N.Y., the daughter of Vito and Rosemary (Clarke) Parisi.
Michele worked as a deli clerk at various stores including Walmart where she had worked prior to her illness.
She was married to Jeffrey Strother of Groton. He survives her.
Besides her husband Jeffrey Strother, she is survived by her daughters, Michele Laboy and Shannon Strother; her son Adrian Laboy; eight grandchildren, Miguel, Kayla, Lily, Noah, Noelle, Michele, Nigel, and Jace; her brother Michael Parisi; and her sisters, Jane Paixao, Patricia Reyes, and Vicky Brady.
She was predeceased by her sisters, Geriann Woods and Rosemarie Baussmann. Special thanks of care to her niece Sharelle Wade.
Memorial calling hours will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington Street, New London. Burial will be private. Please visit www.byles.com for directions or to sign the guestbook.
In lieu of flowers, if you would like to honor Shelly, please consider making a donation to help her family (https://gofund.me/30f5ece1).
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Victoria Brady
April 27, 2022
I love you ❤ and I will miss you very much . See you again one day . ❤
Richard Sebastian
April 24, 2022
We may not have ever meet, but you were my nephews wife. And that is all I need to know to understand how special you were. I wish we could have spent some time together. but life is hard and short. Rest now we will remember you always. Uncle Richie.
Elaine Reyes
April 22, 2022
Please except condolences from me and my family to you and your family always Elaine Reyes and family.. Halloween will never be the same without your party's Jeff so sorry for your loss
Terri Johnson-Panico
April 21, 2022
My condolences to Jeff and the family on the passing of Shelly. I met Shelly through my Mom Janice basically all my life. I loved seeing Shelly here and there, catching up. Shelly will truly be missed.
Steve lewis
April 21, 2022
Jeff sotty to hear the news . May she rest in peace.
Steve lewis
April 21, 2022
JEff Iam sorry to hear about Michele. May she rest in peace.
Lou & Cathi Strother
April 20, 2022
Grief can be so hard, but your special memories help you cope. Remembering your loved one today and always.
Sean and Victoria Brady.
April 17, 2022
Our deepest condolences to Jeff, Michelle, Shannon, Adrian and Grandchildren on Shelly's passing. She was loved and will be missed.
Eileen
April 14, 2022
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Sharon Clements
April 14, 2022
My deepest condolences to Jeff,Shannon and the rest of the family. She was a kind and loving person.My prayers are with the entire family.Soo sorry for your loss.
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