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Michele Cramer Obituary

Cramer, Michele K. RENSSELAER Michele K. Cramer, age 21, of Rensselaer entered into eternal life Saturday, August 28, 2010 at home surrounded by her loving family and friends after a long battle with Ataxia-Telangiectasia (A-T). Michele lived in the city of Rensselaer all her life. She is a 2007 graduate of the Rensselaer City School System. She was a member of the Clever Pin Spotters Bowling League in Schenectady. Michele also took many vacations with her family, and would always light up the room with her smile and wittiness. She was known for her "one liners". Michele was full of life and loved to live life to the fullest. Michele didn't consider herself disabled, but "differently-abled". She wouldn't let her disability hold her back; she always found a way to do the things that she loved. She took many trips to the Racino, and to the mall with her family and friends. She had a love for shopping, playing bingo with her camp friends, lottery tickets, puzzles, bowling, parties, taking pictures and painting. Michele was an avid artist and loved to raise butterflies. Beloved daughter of David A. and Mary K. Cramer of Rensselaer; loving sister of David A. (Joanna Waight) Cramer Jr., Scott C. (Emily Snyder) Geer and her little sister and best friend Amy L. Cramer. Cherished granddaughter of Thomas J. Brophy Sr. (Donna), Lee and Larry Keneston and the late Robert O. and Jean M. Cramer. Michele was also loved by her sidekick and "Big Sister", Angela Cramer; long time best friend and accomplice, Stephanie Boughton; personal assistant (cousin), Monica Johnson, several aunts, uncles, cousins, many, many friends and especially loved by her faithful dogs, Scruffy and Isu. With a broken wing she still sings man you should see her fly!!! We will miss you always Michele, our Angel, our Butterfly!!! Funeral will be from the W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer Wednesday morning at 9:30 and 10:30 at St. John The Evangelist and St. Joseph Church, Herrick Street, Rensselaer, where the Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial will be offered. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Greenbush. In lieu of flowers contributions in Michele's memory may be made to the A-T Children's Project, 668 South Military Trail, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442. The family would like to make a special thanks to all of Michele's doctors and nurses and case-workers for the love and support shown to Michele and our family. Condolence page at www.wjlyonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from Aug. 30 to Aug. 31, 2010.

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Richard Berhaupt

September 17, 2010

Mary, I was honered to know Michelle and I will miss her very much! My codolences to you and your family.

Ray, Denise, Dylan and Sadie Broderick

September 3, 2010

Mary, Dave, Amy & the Cramer family - we are so sorry to hear about Michele but are so grateful we were able to get to know your wonderful family. We have fantastic memories of the A-T events in Rensselaer, of Michele's sense of humor and of your strength and joy as a family. Amy, we loved the time you spent with us in VT! Your family is an inspiration to all. When we think of Michele, it will always be with a big smile.

WILLIAM CRAMER

September 2, 2010

TO MY FAMILY I KNOW IT WAS A HARD ROAD BUT YOU HAVE DONE EVERYTHING RIGHT. MICHELLE LIVED LIFE TO THE FULLEST AND THE SMILES ON HER FACE SAID IT ALL . A GREAT PART OF OUR LIFE WILL NO LONGER BE IN FRONT OF US BUT I KNOW SHE IS WITH US EVERYDAY OF OUR LIFE ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS LOOK AT THE SUN,THE BUTTERFLIES, AND LADY BUGS, ON THE CLOUDY DAYS SHE IS THE CLOUDS,WHEN RAIN FALLS ITS HER TOUCHING YOUR FACE. WITH ALL OUR LOVE WILLIAM & ANGELA AND MATTHEW CRAMER

Michelle Cordova(poole)

September 1, 2010

my condolences go out to the cramer family, sorry to hear about the passing of michele she was a true angel. she will be in in my prayers and thoughts. she will never be forgotten

Bill & Shirley Heidelmark

September 1, 2010

Mary and David,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. Michele's incredible strength and humor will always serve as an inspiration to others.

Clare Radz

September 1, 2010

To Michele's extended family -- I am sending my prayers. Michele was a special girl and a fortunate girl to have the family and the love she did have. God Bless you in your time of sorrow.

Lisa Guerin

September 1, 2010

My prayers are with all of you

carol (reilly) hayden

August 31, 2010

mary and dave, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Larry Burrows

August 31, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

August 31, 2010

Scott and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Our sincerest sypathys to you and yours.
Christine Reynolds and Kristopher Remington

August 31, 2010

dave and mary,i am so sorry for your loss,may she rest in peace.the plue family

Michael Allard

August 31, 2010

Scott, I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Deborah Adalian

August 31, 2010

Very Sorry for your loss, may she Rest in Peace.
Our Condolences,
Deb & Bill Adalian

Roy, Perky, Kim & Roy

August 31, 2010

Mary, Dave, Amy, David, & Scott,
I can't imagine how you feel, I know what we are feeling at his time. These kids are so special. Their sincerity and enthusiasm cannot be described, it is felt within. Michele was a special young lady Kim looked forward to seeing every Saturday at bowling. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Cramer family. STRIKES TO YOU MICHELE!
We will miss you! God Bless You!
Love The Comptons

Kathy Bigness

August 31, 2010

Mary and Dave,
I know that words cannot heal your broken hearts but my thoughts are with you during this difficult time. I didn't know Michelle well, but I know that she has always been a very special part of your lives.
I hope that your happy memories of Michelle will bring you peace when times seem difficult.

Kathy Bigness

August 31, 2010

Mary and Dave,
I realize there are not words that can mend your broken hearts but please know that my thoughts are with you and your family. I didn't know Michelle well, but I know that she's always been a very special part of your life.
I wish you all the very best and hope that the happy times will prevail when you think about Michelle.

Sara Barba

August 31, 2010

Dear Scott,
I am so sorry to here about your sister my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Judy Whitford

August 31, 2010

Mary and Dave, I am so sorry for your loss. I have always and will always keep Michele in my prayers. She was amazing! And so weren't the both of YOU. Your family, Mary, is the strongest family I know. I will never forget Michele. God Bless. :)

MATTHEW BOUSQUET

August 31, 2010

DAVE AND MARY I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF YOUR DAUGHTER AS I ONLY MET HER ONCE SHE SHOWED ME THE LOVE OF LIFE THAT NO ONE IN THIS WORLD COULD HAVE,FROM MY FAMILY TO YOURS LOVE MATT BOUSQUET AND FAMILY.

Juliet and Bob Bashford

August 31, 2010

To The Cramer Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God watch over you and guide you through these sorrow times.

Robert Caza

August 31, 2010

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

August 31, 2010

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Michele was such an amazing, special person, and her strength, determination and how she handled things were amazing and inspiring. She will be greatly missed by many.

- David, Heather, and Thomas Brown

Barbara Slingerland

August 31, 2010

Mary, Dave, Amy and Scott,
I am sorry for your loss of Michelle but I am looking at this as she is now a beautiful angel and one day when you see a butterfly you will always think of her and her wonderful smile.
Love your little Cuz.

August 31, 2010

To The Cramer Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of grief. May God watch over you and help you through this difficult time.

Juliet and Bob Bashford

Kevin Barrett

August 31, 2010

Dear Cramer Family, I am very sorry for your loss, she was an amazing and delightful individual to be around every Saturday at bowling. We are happy to have known such an amazing person, her presence will be missed but she will always be in our hearts. On behalf of the Barrett family and the Clever Pinspotters Bowling league our prayers and thoughts are with you. .....Kevin, Susan, Alan, Scott, Tammy and the rest of the Clevers Pinspotters family

Donna Putnam

August 31, 2010

Scott Geer,

My prayers are with you and your family, I know how difficult it is to lose someone you love at that age. It is not easy but remembering every great memory that she brought into your life will bring you through.

Jessica McElroy

August 31, 2010

Mary,Dave,Scott & family

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Michele.She touched everyone's heart she came in contact with.She was an inspiration for everyone around her an everyone who knew her.She is now your guardian angel an will always be looking over you all..My thoughts an prayers are with you an your family in your time of need.

August 31, 2010

To the Cramer Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. She will be your guardain angel forever.

Hannah & Lesa Spath

Sharon and Earl

August 31, 2010

Dear Cramer Family, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of Michele. We know that she was your angel and was a very strong young lady. She in fact was a miracle with her attitude and love for life. When a butterfly lands know it is Michele and she is watching over all of you. Sincere Sympathy and prayers

Nanci Hicks

August 31, 2010

Mary & Dave,
My prayers and thoughts are with you .

Jim Brophy

August 31, 2010

Dear Mary and Dave:
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, and my thoughts are with you. Michele must have had a wonderful spirit to have done so much and touched so many lives. Take heart that loving spirit is now watching over you.

Jennifer Nardacci

August 30, 2010

To the Kramer Family,

My prayers and thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.

Michael & Michele Brophy

August 30, 2010

To the Cramer family, we are so very sorry for the loss of your beloved daughter Michele. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless all of you.

August 30, 2010

To the Cramer family and friends who were close to michele, i am deeply sorry for your loss i never got the chance to know michele but everytime i saw her she always looked so happy she will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of grief..

Abair Family

August 30, 2010

To the Cramer family. We are all very sorry for the loss of Michele. She was a great courageous girl. We have known the family for a very long time. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the whole Cramer family.

Anna Simons (Summa)

August 30, 2010

Mary, Dave & Family,

So sorry to hear of the passing of your daughter. God bless you and all of your family in this time of sorrow.

jodi gibson

August 30, 2010

to the cramer family
i would like to send my sincere condolances to the family and friends

william miller

August 30, 2010

david & family my deepest sympathy she is one with god

August 30, 2010

I remember being in Mr.Keegan's class with Michele and helping Mrs. Brown clean her desk every night when she left and all the great memories we've all had with Michele all through school and seeing her all dressed up at prom and having a great time..

Michele you sure will be missed you touched everyones heart and taught us all that we can all be as strong as you no matter what

- Nichole Eaton

Deb Reimann

August 30, 2010

Mary and Dave-- No one could have been blessed with better parents than the two of you and the person Michelle became truly reflects that. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Your Angel is now on her way spreading happiness and joy up above while looking over all of us that remain.

Alice Boughton

August 30, 2010

To the Cramer Family,
I would like to send my sincere condolances to you and all of Michele's loved ones and friends. I feel as though,through my niece Stephanie Boughton, that I have known Michele and all of you. I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I know that Michele will always be with you in spirit, she was so loved......

Pam (Biittig) Stasack

August 30, 2010

I am so sorry for the loss of Michele, my heart goes out to everyone, losing a child is one of life's hardest lessons, as my family knows all too well. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Just take a day at a time and if you can't do a day start out with a minute, Michele will always be in your hearts she had a geat family.

August 30, 2010

Dear Mary, Dave & family,
So very sorry to hear Michelle's passing, but what a glorious life she has lived! The memories you all have will carry you through your grief, and your faith in God will continue to make you strong.
"I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; for You alone, Oh Lord, make me dwell in safety." Psalm 4:8
Love to all,
Caryl (Stevens) Mosher, Dan & Robyn Stevens

Mollie Shook

August 30, 2010

Dear Amy and Family
Amy sorry hear about the loss of your sister and Mr.and Mrs. CRAMER sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. I will always keep her in my thoughts and prayers. I always keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time. She was always a good person and She will be greatly missed by me and everyone who knew her. She was a good friend to me and to everyone who knew her.

danielle deshaw

August 30, 2010

dave,mary n family michele will be missed from my family my prayers are with u all during this hard time she will never be forgottin but missed love alway the deshaw family

August 30, 2010

Dave, Mary and Family,

So sorry to hear about the loss of Michele. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dan and Sue Shook

Dave Sheldon

August 30, 2010

Michele blessed everyone she was around, including myself. Thanks to the support her family provided through the best and worst of times, her essence will continue on as a strong presence for eternity.

August 30, 2010

Dear Mary, Dave and Family:

Please accept my sympathy in the passing of Michele....No child could have had better parents than the two of you. The love, patience and caring that you gave to Michele.....this is what made her thrive and be so full of life. Just reading her obituary made me cry....she is truly an angel! I will be thinking of you all and keep you in my prayers and thoughts.
Love
Jackie Nardacci

Stephanie Boughton

August 30, 2010

I Love You Guys! Your all like a second family to me. I know Shelly is looking down on us, we just need to be as strong as she was <3

Aleshia McCarty

August 30, 2010

To the Cramer Family, Im sorry for your loss. I went to school for both Michele and Amy they are both very wonderful girls. Michele is with the angels and is watching over all you guys. God Bless and take care

Debby, Tony & Crystal Girgenti-Hansen

August 30, 2010

Mary, Dave & family:
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Michele. She was such a sweet girl & always had a smile for everyone. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. She will be looking down on everyone.

Kodi Kothandan

August 30, 2010

Scott Geer & family - our condolence to all of you and may God give courage to all family members during this time.

August 30, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. I support A-T research and will be making a donation in your beautiful daughters memory. My thoughts are with your family.

August 30, 2010

Mary,David & Family: May peace flow through you and your hearts be at rest. Larry&Doris Weaver(Texas city,Tx.)

Vanessa Terry

August 30, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

August 30, 2010

To all of Michele's family and friends,
She lived life to the fullest and did not waste one minute. She showed us all how to truely enjoy the best life had to offer. She was loved by everyone who met her, her smile and her wit were unbreakable !! My prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time. She is an angel and boy did she fly!!!
Love , ken and michele ziegler

Donna & John Heck

August 30, 2010

Mary, Dave and family,
You guys gave Michele a wonderful life and we know she enjoyed it to the fullest. Now she is at peace with God's loving arms surrounding her forever. May you be comforted by wonderful memories and family. We love you all! Donna & Johnny

Bill & Judy Tatun

August 30, 2010

To the Cramer family:

Our deepest prayers go out to your family during this time of grief. Take comfort in knowing that Michele has touched and inspired many lives by reminding us how precious life is and to live it making pleasant memories.

KATHY WAGONER

August 30, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Peter Rehonis

August 30, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Those of us who worked with Michele were blest and our lives are that much richer.

Stephanie Landry

August 30, 2010

To The Cramer,Geer & Johnson Families,
I am so truly sorry for the loss of Michele. She was such an inspiration! I have many fond memories of playing with her, Scott and Amy on 2nd Street, her drawing butterflies on the sidewalk with chalk and Scott throwing her on his back as we chased each other around. I will never forget that huge smile! I hope that your memories will help to heal the pain you are all experiencing. My thoughts are with all of you!

August 30, 2010

Mary & Family,

My deepest sympathy.

Patti Seguin

Jim Stevens

August 30, 2010

Even reading the obit is making me tear up. Michelle held a special place in my son and daughter's lives and hearts through school and bowling and life in general and I got to witness Michelle's special spirit several times myself over the years. She shall be missed.

Lisa Cleary

August 30, 2010

Mary, Dave and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Michele was truly a remarkable young woman. Please try to find comfort in knowing you have a guardian angel watching over you.

Patty Northrup

August 30, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Scarlet Blowers

August 30, 2010

Cramer Family , So sorry to hear about michelle ,I used to be her school bus driver and michelle was an angel in life and may she now sing with the angels in heaven God bless michelle and her family

Gayle & Bill Meisteer

August 30, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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