Yesterday at your Memorial the LOVE was so overwhelming, so many shared the Memories and love they had for OUR MICHELLE. We have been blessed to have such a ANGEL IN OUR LIFE AND NOW A ANGEL TO WATCH OVER MIKE & MASON HER MOTHER AND SISTER. AND ALL HER FRIENDS.  I AND CLIF WERE TRULY BLESSED TO HAVE HER IN OUR LIFE. Even if she is no longer here on EARTH SHE IS WATCHING OVER ALL THOSE SHE LOVED SO DEARLY. TO MICHELLE DEAR MOTHER, as a Mother who has lost a child and on MAY 1, 2002 my Heart is holding your HEART WE JUST DO NOT EXPECT TO HAVE OUR CHILD LEAVE BEFORE WE DO. But the comfort I HAVE IS I KNOW THAT THEY WILL BE THERE WHEN WE ARRIVE WITH OPEN ARM TO GUIDE US INTO HEAVEN  WHEN ITS OUR TIME. GOD BLESS MICHELLE MOM, SISTER  AND FAMILY MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING SO MANY LOVED YOUR MICHELLE ❤️🕊️🕯️LOVE & HUG S, 
CLIF & KATHY WOOD❤️🦋

Tomorrow isn’t promised.  Life isn’t about the things, it’s about the people, and the memories you make with them.

There won’t be a day that I won’t think about you or look up and have a chat and a little laugh with you. We’ll make more memories again one day.  In the meantime, save me a seat with a poodle skirt, and lots of Cadbury eggs. Oingo Boingo concerts, dressing up in vintage clothes, and our funny dance routines. All of our hand written letters. Oh the memories, I’ll cherish forever. 

I love you, Michele. It’s hard to say goodbye, but I know Jesus has bigger plans for you. 

Rest peacefully and I’ll see you again one day. 🕊️🪽🤍🙏🏼

#BFF #JR #HS

I was going through old pictures last week and I came across my scrapbook. It was the Michele and Kelly scrapbook. There had to be at least 75 letters that she had written me. I forgotten how many letters we used to write each other, in class, no doubt. That’s just what you did back then in the 80’s. There were no cell phones or text messaging. We actually wrote letters to each other and hand them out in between classes at our lockers. Lots of photos. So many fun photos.  

We graduated high school and everybody went their own way. We stayed in touch for a while and then I moved, she moved, and we lost touch. We reconnected many, years ago and I was so happy to know that she was doing well and pregnant with Mason. She didn’t make it to our class reunion, but I knew we would meet up soon. Life took some crazy turns I ended up with some serious health issues and then the pandemic hit. So, we promised as soon as we got through this pandemic, we would get together. We talked and we messaged almost every week. We shared stories and memories of all the good times. She talked a lot about Mason and Mike and how happy she was and how much she loved being a mom. That was her greatest joy in  life. We finally put a plan together and we were getting together in May of this year. It was set in stone, we were doing it.  I was thrilled!  
That day never came, but one thing that I will be forever be grateful for is that I told her last month how much I loved her, how much she meant to me and I couldn’t wait to wrap my arms around her and hug her so tightly. I’m grateful that I was able to share that with her and that she knew how much I loved her.

Nobody prepares you for this chapter in life. One minute you’re young, your parents are young, gosh, even your grandparents are young and everybody’s healthy, and then one day before you know it, everyone’s getting older.

I’ll never forget the day we met in 8th grade. We become BFF’s instantly.  I think I walked over to her and said something like, hey, you must be the new girl. She said, yes, and so I think I said something like, well I’m tall, and you’re tall, so let’s be friends.  And from that day forward, an inseparable best friendship was formed. Everybody that knew us, knew us as two best friends, inseparable from the start. Our friends didn’t say one name without saying the other, they didn’t invite one to a party without inviting the other. Our names were always in the same sentence. We dressed alike. We laughed alike. We even had the same 80’s haircut. We were basically the same person. 
Then of course, when we got to high school, we had to pick boyfriends that were best friends because I mean, what else are you supposed to do.  Michelle and I shared a lot of firsts together. We shared our very first concert together with Bobby and David. We spent so much time together. Lots of sleepovers at each other’s houses. Our moms constantly running us all over town trying to get the perfect outfit for the school dances. I’ll never forget my mom taking us to a vintage store so we could each get a poodle skirt and cardigan for the upcoming 50’s dance our freshman year. 

Even though we were the same age, I looked up to Michele, I admired her so much. She was absolutely perfect in every way. She was beautiful, she was so smart, so talented and incredibly funny. She’d make me laugh until my stomach hurt. We’d sneak out of the house our freshman year in high school, sorry mama Cheryl. We weren’t getting into trouble, though, it was just the excitement and the adrenaline of sneaking out of the house. Where did we end up?  Down the street of convenience store getting Cadbury eggs, our favorite candy.  We would come home turn on the TV and eat all of our candy and giggle until we fell asleep.  To this day, I can’t look at a Cadbury egg without smiling and thinking of Michele.

We were literally born to spend our lives together...

Being with my sister always makes me feel complete.

Michael, Mason, Cheryl, and Stephanie, 
There are no words to express how heartbroken I am. Michele was an amazing woman who loved her family so much.  I hope you find peace and comfort in your memories. Let the love of friends and family help you get through this unimaginable loss. I will forever miss her friendship.

Michele at the beach, probably mid 1980's.  Such a sweet girl, full of joy, and a pleasure to have around.

1984, the girl in the window.  Michele was so much fun, she was part of the family.  She brought joy everywhere she went.

Denise, Michele and friend December 1985.  Clearly shoulder pads were all the rage at the time.  They loved to dress up, be silly, just have fun.  Losing Michele is like losing part of that time, the crazy 80's, fluffy hair, big shoulders and big smiles.

Cowgirls for a day.  Michele and Denise were always laughing and having the best time.  Forever friends since they first met in High School in 1982.  This picture 1984.

Denise and Michele were always hamming it up, having their own photo shoot, having fun as teenage girls do.  So many memories of them dancing around the house, dressing up, and enjoying being the wonderful young ladies they were.  I call this one "Ladies in Waiting", 1984

Mike and Mason, 
My heart and prayers go out to you in this devastating time. I will never forget all the memories of all of us getting together and always enjoying being with each other, although it had been years since we have all been together I remember them fondly. Thank you for always being a good friend to my mom Michele,  I know the two of you are catching up in heaven now, so much love and prayers for you both.

To my daughter-in-law your love, smiles & laughter is sorely missed by all but not forgotten .  You will be in our hearts forever.  
I hope the release of butterflies on mother’s 
Day touched you with all our family love!

Since the time I found out my beautiful Michelle had passed away the tears have ran non stopped…Her HUGS were the best they were filled with LOVE,KINDNESS, CARING,COMFORT, and I AM HERE FOR YOU ALWAYS AND SHE WAS. When we lost our beloved son John she never wavered in her LOVE & SUPPORT for our family. Mike & Mason the Wood family is your FAMILY WE ARE HERE FOR YOU 24/7 our home is your home. If you ever need us we are HERE FOR YOU BOTH. Mike Mom Wood is holding you both in OUR HEARTS & PRAYERS. I have no idea what God’s plan is, what I do know he received one of the best ANGELS TO SIT BY HIS SIDE. Just REMEMBER MICHELLE IS JUST A WHISPER AWAY WHENEVER YOU BOTH NEED HER. GOD BLESS YOU BOTH MAY GOD GIVE YOU COMFORT TILL YOU MEET AGAIN. LOVE, MOM WOOD & CLIF

Dear Mike & Mason
My heart breaks for you both and family.   Mike I am in shock and so sadden this is horrific news.  I have so many fun memories of all of us getting together, our little group.   The time Michele and I were together over a glass of wine in deep conversation as to life, love family and friends.   I will never forget our girls trip to Vegas!  So many memories 
Michele was taken way to soon.  
My love and prayers sincerely Mo

Mike and Mason
Our hearts and prayers go out to you right now. We are truly saddened to hear about Michele’s passing. 
Although we hadn’t talked in quite some time, we have always held a special place in our hearts for you all. 
Please know that Harold and I wish you peace and comfort and know Gods healing arms will hold you during this time.
Love and prayers to you all. 
Harold and Carey Allen

OBITUARY

Michele Diane Charest

October 27, 1968 – May 1, 2024

Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary

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