Michele Anne (Frenier) LaBlue 52, of North Adams died Saturday July 20, 2019 at Berkshire Medical Center. She was born in Pittsfield on February 3, 1967 a daughter of Annette (Letourneau) Martel and the late Dennis Edward Frenier Sr.
Michele graduated from Pittsfield High School with the class of 1985. She combined her love for animals with her career and was the owner of the Pooches Pet Grooming on Eagle Street in North Adams. Everyone who knew Michele respected her for her love for all animals. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend.
Survivors include her mother Annette Martel of Adams and her longtime partner of 19 years David Allen Richardson. Three loving children Amber Nichole Brack and her husband John and their daughter Emily Grace Brack of Florida; Robert William Briggs III and his wife Ashley and their children Addyson, Shelby, Jaxon and Landon of Connecticut; and Alice Renee LaBlue of North Adams. Michele is also survived by her brothers Dennis Edward Frenier Jr. of North Adams and Paul Aldi Martel of New York. One sister Dawn Marie Bator and husband Bruce of Cheshire. She also leaves nieces and nephews and a large extended family. She was predeceased by a stepfather Paul "Pip" Martel Sr.
A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Michele LaBlue will take place Thursday July 25, 2019 at 6PM at the Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home, WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St. North Adams, MA. Calling hours are Thursday from 4-6 PM. Memorial donations are suggested for ASPCA or Pop Cares through the funeral home. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.