Annette (michaud) Bonsignore

Annette M. (Michaud) Bonsignore, 73, of Wethersfield, loving wife of the late, Patsy Bonsignore, passed away peacefully, Friday, (September 25, 2009) at Hartford Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Island Falls, Maine and was the daughter of the late Frederick and Evelyn Marie (Bernard) Michaud. She was a graduate of Elmira College, New York. Annette has lived in Wethersfield since 1967 and was retired from the Bamber Tool Company and Manhattan Supply Company. She was a member and former President of the Local Chapter of Toastmasters International and Chair Person of the Society of Carbide & Tool Engineers. She also volunteered for numerous charitable organizations over the years. Annette was a talented artist who enjoyed drawing, crafts and oil painting. She loved sharing her gifts and talent with her grandchildren. Known for her generous, fun loving spirit, her passion was sharing that warmth and love. She will be dearly missed by her family and many dear and close friends. She is survived by five devoted children, Michael J. Bonsignore and his wife, Naomi, Patricia J. Bonsignore, Anthony J. Bonsignore and his wife, Sandy, Andrea J. Bonsignore and Christopher J. Bonsignore and his wife, Marybeth; two brothers, Frederick Michaud and his wife, Joele and Richard Michaud and his wife, Nancy; a sister, Charlene Williams; a sister-in-law, Ann LeMark; her adoring grandchildren who affectionately called her, 'Meema', Christopher, Michael, Danielle, Luke, Emily, Asia, Jack, Julian and Ava, a great grandson, Adam as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Barbara Cole. A very special thank you to Dr. Dailey, Dr. Tress and the nurses and staff at the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center and Bliss 5 at Hartford Hospital. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, September 29 at 11 a.m. at Asylum Hill Congregational Church, 814 Asylum Ave., Hartford with the Rev. Peter Grandy officiating. Calling hours are at the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd., Wethersfield on Monday from 4-7 p.m. Donations in Annette's memory may be made to the Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center, 80 Seymour St., P.O. Box 5037, Hartford, CT 06102. For on line expressions of sympathy please visit www.desopo.com