It's hard to believe it's been 3 years 💔 😪 today

Thinking of you on this day after 2 years has passed.

Momma,

With your passing, the music of the Angels just got a whole lot sweeter and the heavens will play the beautiful sounds of harmonious and infinite creation. "Music in the soul can be heard by the Universe." I will listen for your presence in the calming sounds of the blowing winds, in the gentle drops of rain on the petals of flowers, in the strong and steady waves of the ocean, and in all the majestic music of God's perfect rhythm of life. 

Thank you for 45 years of unconditional love, and as they say in showbiz...The show must go on! 

I promise to do my best to live a life that honors you and gives glory to the almighty God who will one day call me home too and we will share his Eternal light together again. 

Shine on, my beautiful mother. 

I love you. 

Jim, Vanessa and Jane ~

So hard to find the words to express the deep emotions we feel since the loss of beautiful Marie ~

Wonderful memories of Marie on accordion, Jimmy with his violin and me with my drumsticks - who would have thought that years later we would be playing local gigs together, sharing our love of music.  Most  important, Marie was such a good person, a loyal friend...an amazing mother. I will always have a special place in my heart for Marie Lynn.

When Frank first introduced me to MarieI saw a talented and passionate musician - and then with time I met a kind,  good-hearted and caring soul who simply loved to love...a bright light that will forever be a part of our lives ~ she will be so missed.

With love and condolences to all,
Frank and Alyse

Jim,

I just wanted to express my sincere condolences for your great loss.  I did not know Marie, but I can tell that she was a really exceptional person.  It is also obvious to me that she was a guiding spirit in your life.  Please know that we are all thinking of you and your family and that we are here for you.

Love,
Gerald

Michele and I are  so saddened by Marie's passing. So hard to believe. I can only imagine the grief that Jim and Vanessa and the family are feeling. Marie was a beautiful and compassionate and an accomplished and talented person. A good soul and a loving person who preferred to see the good in others.  A lasting memory was in my aunt and uncle’s home, the only time we played our accordions together.  I was 11 and Marie was 10.  After awhile, I stopped playing to watch and listen.  Even then, one could see her great talent for music. God Bless her and God Bless you all. Sincerely, your cousin Tony. 

Marie was one of my walking buddies.. Marie was fun, funny, brilliant, talented.. and kind.. a true blue friend… she made the best pizza, best sauce( gravy) boiled peanuts.. and let me not forget those times I would come over to see her.. Jonas by my side… and Marie and Jane would make pancakes for me knowing I was in need of companionship while mourning the loss of my husband. 
After my husband’s memorial.. my brother Harry and dear friend Jim Rohret went over to Marie’s home so Jim and Marie could have a jam session…
What fun! 
Afterwards she sent this photo to share with us what was her most prized instrument… I hope she is now able to hold it and play it once again… 
Marie  was gifted.. musically gifted.. and pitch prefect… she loved her Jane.. they were inseparable… 
Marie helped me during a very rough patch… Marie was one of a kind… Jonas and I loved her greatly…


Marie was one of my walking buddies.. Marie was fun, funny, brilliant, talented.. and kind.. a true blue friend… she made the best pizza, best sauce( gravy) boiled peanuts.. and let me not not forget those times I would come over to see her.. Jonas by my side… and Marie and Jane would make pancakes for me knowing I was in need of companionship while mourning the loss of my husband. 
After my husband’s memorial.. my brother Harry and dear friend Jim Rohret went over to Marie’s home so Jim and Marie could have a jam session…
What fun! 
Afterwards she sent this photo to share with us what was her most prized instrument… I hope she is now able to hold it and play it once again… 
Marie  was gifted.. musically gifted.. and pitch prefect… she loved her Jane.. they were inseparable… 
Marie helped me during a very rough patch… Marie was one of a kind… Jonas and I loved her greatly…


Vanessa and Jane:  We were saddened to hear about Marie’s passing.  Marie and Ginger were the first people we met when we started coming to Fort Lauderdale for the winter. We became good friends , she would always keep an eye on our house when we returned to Canada, I had been trying to get in touch with her for a couple of months and felt there was something wrong as it wasn’t like her to not respond .  We are are sending our deepest condolences,  we will miss our visits with her but she is with her beloved Ginger which I’m sure she is smiling down.  

Janet and Andy Burt

Marie Lynn, you were not just my sister, you were my best friend, my hero, my role model, and my protector. You were not only beautiful, you were always the smartest and the most talented person in any room.  I was blessed to be able to spend my life in your presence. Thank you, from your Baby Brother.
This photo captures the joy the four of us, Mom, Dad, you and me always had together. Collins Avenue in Miami Beach in the early 1970s.

To Jim and Vanessa, my deepest sympathy and condolence for your loss.  Although I first met Marie ten years ago, I was just beginning to know her since moving to Florida in 2018, learning what a generous and smart woman she was. I know how close your family has always been, and I’m sure this loss will be felt indefinitely. There’s little I can say to lessen your grief, but I trust that her memory and her legacy will live on through you and all whose lives she touched.  

We just wanted to send our heart felt condolences to Jim. We did not know your sister but we do know you love her dearly. So sorry for your loss Jim.
Love from Elle and Sal

I will miss you every day, I will miss our normal conversations that we had several times a week. You will be missed by so many. Love you ❤️
Peter Joseph

Please accept our sincerest condolences from your very dear friends Peter Joseph and Joe Roman. You will be missed tremendously and you will always be in our hearts.

OBITUARY

Marie Lynn LaForte

February 7, 1952 – September 5, 2021

Kraeer-Fairchild Funeral Home & Cremation Center

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