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Maureen LaHaise Obituary

ALBANY Maureen Ellen LaHaise of Slingerlands, died Friday, January 17, 2003 at St. Peters Hospital of pneumonia. Maureen was born in Albany and lived in the area most of her life. She was a graduate of Green Mtn. College and Cornell University, and received a masters degree from Tufts University and an MBA from the University at Albany. She was employed by the MVP Health Plan in Schenectady. Maureen is survived by her daughter, Tayler LaHaise; her mother, Wanda Meleski LaHaise of Albany; her sister, Sharyn LaHaise of Stoneham, Mass.; her brother, William Woodrow (Woody) LaHaise of Delmar; her aunts, Jean and Sally Melesky and Florence Daniels; her nieces, Shayna LaHaise and Keely LaHaise; her nephew, William LaHaise III; and her dear friends, Fran Merritt, Patricia Bucklin and Eve Horbat. She was predeceased by her, father W. Woodrow LaHaise. Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Monday at 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 in St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Delmar. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home today from 4-7 p.m. Interment will be held privately in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Maureens name to the Foundation for Chinese Orphanages, 8 Berkeley St., Cambridge, MA 02138.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Jan. 19, 2003.

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Wendy Gerasia

February 5, 2003

I just found out today (2/5/03) about Maureen's death. I immediately thought of her daughter that she cherished so much. My heart is filled with sadness over her death. I will pray for her daughter and hope she will grow into a wonderful woman, just like her mother. She will be sadly missed.

Patty Zuchowski

January 21, 2003

I had the privilege of knowing Maureen when she worked at CDPHP. I got to know her around the time she adopted Taylor and my own daughter was born. Our daughters attended each other's birthday parties on a couple of occasions as well as had some play dates. Maureen was a very warm hearted and caring individual. I was shocked and saddened by the news of her death. My thoughts and prayers go out to Taylor and the rest of her family.

Judy Thayer

January 21, 2003

I recently got to know Maureen while working at MVP. Despite her busy and pressured work schedule, she was always smiling and positive. She just beamed when talking about her daughter, Tayler, to whom she was so devoted!

She was a wonderful and bright woman, and a great mother. This is a tremendous loss to all that knew her.

Peggy Dayer

January 21, 2003

My deepest sympathies to Maureen's family and friends. Maureen was a very sweet person and a devoted mom. I will always remember her fondly.

L L Lieman

January 21, 2003

I worked with Maureen while she was here at the Professional Development Program,SUNY Albany. It was certainly very sad news to come in to on Tuesday morning after the holiday. She was a very sweet woman who will be dearly missed :(

Peggy Bonneau

January 20, 2003

I was at the wake last evening and still in shock over Maureen's death. Maureen was a wonderful person and I will miss her friendship. We spent a lot of time discussing children and family. Anyone who knew Maureen, knew that she was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, and friend. If there is anything that I can do for the family, especially Tayler, please don't hesitate to call me. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Erin Vaughn

January 20, 2003

I was incredibly saddened to hear of the passing of Maureen. What a great loss to the world. She could always make you smile. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this incredibly sad time.

CYNTHIA KLOUSE

January 20, 2003

I WORKED WITH MAUREEN FOR SEVERAL YEARS AT CDPHP...SHE WAS BOTH A KIND & CARING PERSON..I HAD RUN INTO HER A FEW TIMES OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS & ADMIRED HER LOVE & DEVOTION TO HER DAUGHTER....WHAT A LOSS...SHE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON.

Ann Lapinski

January 19, 2003

I can't begin to express the overwhelming sense of loss that I felt upon hearing of Maureen's death. I knew her through the support group Families with Children from Asia. Maureen was an incredibly dedicated mother to Taylor, who is the same age as my Chinese adopted daughter. We have all lost a wonderful woman, friend and loving mother.

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