Michele was born on March 10, 1949, in Seekonk, MA to the late Chic LeDuc and Edith Pearson. Michele grew up in Massachusetts, moved to Branchville in her teens and settled in Sparta 26 years ago. Prior to her retirement she was an entrepreneur in the trucking industry.
Michele found joy in simple pleasures such as caring for lush indoor plants, watching birds from the window or in the wild, and spending cherished moments with beloved feline companions. Michele will be dearly missed by her family and friends, who will forever remember her kindness, gentle spirit, and unwavering love.
Michele is survived by her sons, Jason Bertalan and Clint Bertalan and her siblings, Karin Marchione and her husband, James, Candace LeDuc and Charles LeDuc.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, April 6, 2025, from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 16 Main Street, Branchville, NJ. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 10 a.m. with interment to follow at Branchville Cemetery.
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