She attended Marion High School in Framingham, Mass., graduating in 1987, and earned her bachelor's degree in English from St. Anselm College, Class of 1991. She continued her studies at Boston College where she earned her master's degree in American studies in 1994.
Prior to her illness, she was a teacher of English and American studies at Bow High School. Previously she had taught at Trinity High School in Manchester.
Michelle will be remembered for her vibrant personality and love of others. She enjoyed sailing, waterskiing, music and theater. She coached track and cross-country at Trinity High School and Bow High School and will be remembered as a selfless and loving daughter and a friend to everyone she met.
For several years, the Purple Ribbon Run road race has been held at Bow High School in honor of her courage and to raise funds for Massachusetts General Hospital's Thymoma Research Fund. It occurs on Mother's Day each year. Michelle and her friends have been instrumental in making these a success. The motto for the race is "Live with Courage, Lead with Hope," which epitomizes her life. More information can be found at www.thymomahope.org.
Family members include her parents, Edmund and Judith Cadorette of Framingham, Mass., and Moultonborough; her dear friends, Lily Woo of Manchester and Gay Longnecker of Hooksett; her godchildren, Noah Johnson, Evan Donovan, Ella O'Brien and Grayson Barth; many cousins and loving friends.
She attended Marion High School in Framingham, Mass., graduating in 1987, and earned her bachelor's degree in English from St. Anselm College, Class of 1991. She continued her studies at Boston College where she earned her master's degree in American studies in 1994.
Prior to her illness, she was a teacher of English and American studies at Bow High School. Previously she had taught at Trinity High School in Manchester.
Michelle will be remembered for her vibrant personality and love of others. She enjoyed sailing, waterskiing, music and theater. She coached track and cross-country at Trinity High School and Bow High School and will be remembered as a selfless and loving daughter and a friend to everyone she met.
For several years, the Purple Ribbon Run road race has been held at Bow High School in honor of her courage and to raise funds for Massachusetts General Hospital's Thymoma Research Fund. It occurs on Mother's Day each year. Michelle and her friends have been instrumental in making these a success. The motto for the race is "Live with Courage, Lead with Hope," which epitomizes her life. More information can be found at www.thymomahope.org.
Family members include her parents, Edmund and Judith Cadorette of Framingham, Mass., and Moultonborough; her dear friends, Lily Woo of Manchester and Gay Longnecker of Hooksett; her godchildren, Noah Johnson, Evan Donovan, Ella O'Brien and Grayson Barth; many cousins and loving friends.
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