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Michele Lanahan-Foster Obituary

Lanahan-Foster, Michele ALBANY Michele "Shelli" Lanahan-Foster, 57, died Monday, March 2, 2009 unexpectedly. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Jacqueline Barkow Lanahan. She was the sister of David Lanahan (Lynn) of Valencia, Pa. and Denise, Debra, and Donna. Funeral services Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. in the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Wednesday, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Those wishing to remember Shelli in a special way may send a contribution to Whiskers, P.O. Box 11190, Albany, NY 12211.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Mar. 3 to Mar. 4, 2009.

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Mary-Jo Ehlrich

March 4, 2009

Dear Family,
I worked with Shelli in the Assembly and was shocked and saddened to learn of her passing. She was such a kind and friendly person and everyone who knew her, loved her. She will surely be missed by many, and always remembered as a friend.

Patty LIght (Triola)

March 4, 2009

Dave, I am so sorry to hear that you lost your sister, my sincere sympathy

Chris (cossart) Roberts

March 4, 2009

Shelli, I will always remember you. We hung out back in the late 1970s and 1980s. You always had a smile to share and a good laugh to give. I have great memories of you!

Karen Tribley Smith

March 4, 2009

Dear David and Family:
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of my friend Shelli. Shelli and I went to high school together "back in the day" and she will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, my dear friend.

Karon Vink

March 4, 2009

I was so sorry to hear of shelli's passing.. It was a shock. We lost contact in the last few years, but we were good friends.She will be be sorely missed by all. Rest in peace my friend.

Patty Keelen

March 3, 2009

Dave, Lynn and Family - I am very sad to hear that Shelli has died. My thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.

Shelli was my friend for 37 years and although we did not see each that offten in the recent past, she was nevertheless a very big part of my life. Shelli had a big heart and truly loved people and animals. She touched many many lives and will be so greatly missed. She was full of life and a joy to be around. I will miss you my friend.

Patty Keelen
Waterford, NY

April Bartlett

March 3, 2009

Shelli-I will miss you more than words can say. We have been friends for twenty years and have gone thru many times when we didn't keep in touch but then every time we found each other again-we just picked up where we left off and it was like we had never missed a moment together as friends. I will always remember our trip to Atlantic City and our many lunches together and our numerous other adventures over the years. Someday, we will meet again and just pick up where we left off. Say "Hi" to your Mom, Tommy and JR for me.

Kate Lynch

March 3, 2009

Shelli and I were roomates back in 1982 when we shared an Apartment on Hamilton Street. Although, I hadn't seen Shelli in years, after I moved to Florida, I never forgot her. How could anyone ever forget Shelli? She was one of the most vibrant and joyous people that I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Always smiling and joking. She had the Best sense of humor and the best laugh. Her eyes truly sparkled with mischeif when she was being "naughty" by telling an off color joke. She lit up a room just by walking in. She loved to sing and we spent many hours singing old 60's music. She could make me laugh until I couldn't breathe. I am so sorry to learn of her passing. The world just lost some of it's brightness but I'm sure she will be the brightest star up there in heaven. Cutting up, telling jokes and belting out a good song. And I know my brother, Bobby Lynch, and our friend Donny Domer and so many of the other people we've lost from the "Last Chance" Day's are up there singing with her. God Bless Shelli.

Jeff Purdy

March 3, 2009

Shelli, you will be greatly missed. I have thought of you often and now picture you, Tommy, Kenny and Jackie all together again.

Mark Strube

March 3, 2009

Dave, Lynn and Family

I can't begin to tell how sorry Chach and I are for your loss. Hold the good memories close to your heart and know that Shelli is at peace and walks with your Mom and Grandmother. We love you and our thoughts and prayers are always with you.

Scrubs & Chach

Judy Brophy

March 3, 2009

Shelli will be terribly missed by friends and family from all walks of life. She was kind and considerate and generous to everyone she came in contact with. God bless those who have had the priviledge of being her friend.

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