Denise (LaChapelle) Laird, age 46, of 4804 26th Road, Gladstone (Brampton), died Wednesday afternoon February 22, 2006, at the St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay.
Denise was born July 15, 1959, at the St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba, the daughter of Frances and Janet (Nicholas) LaChapelle. She was a graduate of the Gladstone schools and furthered her education, receiving her associate degree, at the Bay de Noc Community College, in Escanaba. In 1975, Denise married Christopher Laird and together, the couple resided throughout the world during Chris
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I am still shocked about Denise, when Carl Bartke said to me did you year about Denise, I said yes she is getting married, good for her and then he told me. She was a special person and friend whom I will miss very much. My sympathies to all her family whom are very special people too. Love Sue
Sue Young
Escanaba, MI
First of all I am shocked at the news of Denise’s death. I went to school with her and was always delighted to see her. We met up a few times in our professional lives. My condolence to the family and friends of Denise. She will be sadly missed. She was a great person and a fun person to be around. I will miss her smile.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jackie LaFond Mott
Orange Park, FL
I don’t really know what to say, except my prayers and thoughts are with you. Since my mother’s funeral I can’t bring myself to go to anyone’s. Christy, Denny and good ol’ Di DEE I know you more then the rest of the family and I’m extenting my love, thoughts, and prayers to you. I will always remember the day Neecie and I graduated from Bay. I was in a wheelchair then and she wheeled me to the stage to get my ASSOCIATE’S. She was always so full of love for my family and I. I will miss her beautiful smile and personality always.
Our family extents sympathy to you all.
Love,
Carl, Ann, Dave(Candice), Christopher, and Andy Bartke
AnnMarie Bartke
Rapid River, MI
My thoughts and prayers go out to Christy and her family. We are so deeply sorry for your loss and would like to share this poem I found and hope you might find some comfort.
Mom
Why so soon should we be parted?
To leave us all here broken hearted
You gave to us the gift of life
And kept us safe from harm and strife
So much love you had to give
which gives us the strength to live
without having you by our side
And to have loved you fills our hearts with pride
You were our rock, our guide,
best friend and mother
Unique, there will never be
quite another
To a better place now
you have gone;
From this world, yet
Your spirit will forever live on
All the joyous times we laughed together
Will be with us always and forever
So many memories in our hearts
We’ll never really be apart.
Aunt Darlene & Uncle Cliff
Escanaba, MI
I want to express my sympathy to your family and to Jeff. I didn’t know Denise very well or for very long, but I was fortunate to spend quite a few days with her in the hospital in Escanaba. I was her nurse. I enjoyed spending time with her. I could tell that Denise was a very special person and that she will be greatly missed by all. God bless all of you.
Patti Dittrich, RN
Bark River, MI
Denise was a very sweet and outgoing lady. Our lives are better for having known her and she will be missed by both of us.
Bob & Arlene Anzalone
Bark River, MI
I will miss my big sister and best friend! I want to thank everyone who comes here and leaves a tribute to Denise.
Diana, Denise’s Sister
Escanaba, MI
To Denises children, sisters and extended family:
It is truely a very sad day to learn of her passing. I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to each and every one of you. Denise had a very deep and positive impact in my life and her memory will always be honored and cherished. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love Always,
Patrick Anderson
Cumming, GA