Michelle

Dear Friends in Christ -

Following is the obituary for our beloved Michelle Lauria. Thank you for your prayers for her family and friends during this sad time. And a special "thank you" to all those who are helping with the reception in the parish hall following the services tomorrow (WED.).
Faithfully yours,
Janet+


Michelle R. Lauria, age 45, of Hickory Lane, Shelton, entered into her eternal rest on Saturday, September 13, 2008 in Lord Chamberlain Nursing Center in Stratford. She was the wife of David Lauria. Mrs. Lauria was born in Olathe, Kansas on October 4, 1962, daughter of the late William Keith Bohon and the late Alice Jane Terry Bohon. She received her BA in Engineering from Oklahoma State University, and was self-employed as an Interior Decorator. She was an active parishioner at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, an active member of the Elizabeth Shelton PTA, the Newcomers and Neighborhood Club of Shelton, a volunteer for the Monroe Food Bank, and an advocate of the American Cancer Society for Breast Cancer Awareness. She was the mother of Michael and Jessica Lauria and sister of Marsha Hawkins. She is also survived by a niece and a nephew. Michelle will be missed a great deal by many friends who showed her years of love and kindness during her illness. Friends may greet the family on Tuesday (TODAY) from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Road, Shelton. On Wednesday, a funeral service will be held at 1p.m. in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 25 Church Street, Shelton. Burial will follow in Lawn Cemetery, Shelton. At the request of the family memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church or The American Cancer Society, Southern New England Region, 372 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT 06897.