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Mar122019

Millie Lorraine LaFreniere

Millie LaFreniere, age 85 of Ithaca, joined her husband Bill (Sonny) in eternal life on March 12, 2019.

Millie was born in Grand Marais, Michigan, on July 9, 1933, the daughter of Harry and Louise (Baker) Bailey.  On September 23, 1950, Millie and Sonny were married.  She was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Ithaca, where for many years she made rosary with CCD classes, and was a member of the Altar Society, finance committee, and many other positions within the church.

Millie spent every summer in Grand Marais with her children.  She loved attending with her children and grandchildren their different sporting events, activities, and family gatherings.

Millie is survived by her children, Willie (Rosezan) LaFreniere, Gail (Bob) Huber,Tim (Laurie) LaFreniere, Dave (Chris) LaFreniere, and Deanette (Jeff) Watson; 13 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren with one on the way; many special nieces and nephews; her brothers, William Bailey and David Bailey; and her cat, Luna.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Louise; her husband, Sonny; her brothers, Yale, Harold, and Bruce; and her two sisters, Laone and Norma.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 16, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Ithaca with Father Andrzej Boroch officiating.  Interment will follow in Ithaca Cemetery.  Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Friday at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca, with a Rosary at 6 p.m.  There will also be visitation Saturday at the Church from 10 a.m. until the start of the service.  Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.

Reader Comments (34)

Willie and Gail and other family members,
I was sad to see this notice of your mom’s passing. We know how difficult it is to lose a parent and grandparent. I worked with Millie at the Masonic Hospital after I graduated high school. May God give you comfort and strength during this time.
Love and care, Patty Payne Rudd
March 15, 2019 | Unregistered CommenterPatty Payne Rudd
My thoughts and prayers are with you all ❤️ Love, Mary
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for all Millie's family & friends through this difficult time.
March 15, 2019 | Unregistered CommenterJeff & Connie Starks
Millie was a grand, sweet lady and I will miss her warm smile and big, loving heart. Our great loss is heaven's great gain!
March 15, 2019 | Unregistered CommenterDaniel J Bowen
Gail I am so sorry for your loss you are in my thoughts and prayers.
March 15, 2019 | Unregistered CommenterPaula Burns
Tim & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Keep your memories close to your heart as they will help you through the difficult times. May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you peace.
Love, Les & Angie King
March 19, 2019 | Unregistered CommenterAngie King
Tim & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Keep your memories close to your heart as they will help you through the difficult times. May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you peace.
Love, Les & Angie King
March 19, 2019 | Unregistered CommenterAngie King
I am so sorry for your family’s loss of Millie. May the “God of all comfort” embrace you and bring to your minds joyful memories.
(2 Corinthians 1:3,4) All the best wishes for your family at this difficult time, take care.
March 20, 2019 | Unregistered CommenterBabe Quintrall
So sorry for your loss....prayers.
March 22, 2019 | Unregistered CommenterElaine Williams

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