Obituary of Darlene Michaud (nee Ladouceur)

MICHAUD, Darlene (nee Ladouceur) December 15, 1951 - July 21, 2021 Darlene passed away peacefully on July 21, 2021 after a courageous years-long battle against Alzheimer’s. She will be sorrowfully missed by her childhood sweetheart and husband of 49 years Dan Michaud, her daughters Melissa Taylor (David); and Michelle Turley (Kyle); granddaughters Claire Taylor and Kira Turley. Predeceased by her daughter Barbara Sable (2020) (Alan) and her parents, Gerald (1978) and Jean (1997). Cherished sister to Debbie Ladouceur, daughter-in-law to Claire Potvin and sister-in-law to Marc Michaud, Lynne & Albert Etheart, Kathy & Dale Lamoureux, and Dean Michaud & Marie-Helene Langevin. Darlene and Dan first met at the age of five and grew up next door to one another on California Ave before getting married and spending the next 39 years together moving between Windsor, Sudbury, Ottawa and New Zealand before finally retiring in 2010 to Amherstburg. One of their many passions was playing golf at Pointe West in the summer and Myrtle Beach, SC in the winter. The family would like to express their sincere thanks and support over the years from the Alzheimer’s Society of Windsor Essex and, in particular, to Lauren, Sandra and Cheryl. Also a very special thank you to Extendicare Tecumseh - Tom, Bobbi and all of their incredibly kind and compassionate PSWs and Nurses - the unsung heroes who can never be paid enough or thanked enough. And finally to the additional support from Home Instead (Regan, Amalia, Natalia, Olivia, Cheryl, Rob and many others) who became family over the last 2 years. As per Darlene’s wishes cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or funeral mass. Interment together with her daughter Barbara will be at Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery, August 20, 2021 at 11:00am. Those wishing to donate in memory of Darlene and Barbara are asked to consider the Alzheimer’s Society of Windsor Essex and www.the705barrie.com. Arrangements entrusted to SIMPLE CHOICE (Amherstburg) 519-254-2585. Online condolences and cherished memories may be share with the family at www.simplechoicecremation.ca