Michelle Bailey, 50, of Port Richey passed away beside loved ones on February 26th, 2023. Michelle was born August 15, 1972, to Ann Gonthier and Gerard Lachance.

Michelle grew up in New Hampshire where she spent most of her life before moving to Florida in 2021. This was always a dream of hers as she enjoyed the ocean and warm weather. Some of her favorite things to do in Florida were visiting Dunedin, Fred Howard Park, boating with friends, and visiting theme parks.

Michelle was employed many years as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She touched the lives of many patients, and always took time to care for her patients with compassion and attentiveness. She also devoted time to support groups for women struggling with breast cancer, and other motivational groups online. Michelle went through breast cancer five times and made it a point to share her story to help others. Caregiving came naturally to her, whether it was while nursing or simply supporting others as they navigate life’s struggles.

Michelle’s focus was to live her best life. She could often be found on the beach, exploring new places local to her, playing with makeup, on the dance floor, at concerts, and with her family and friends.

Michelle is survived by her fiancé, Michael Murphy; her two children, Jacob and Emily Bailey; her mother, Ann Gonthier; her brother, Scott Lachance; her sister, Mindy Forest; and many aunts, uncles, in laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A celebration of life will be held on March 25th at 2 pm, located at the American Legion of Merrimack, NH.

43 Baboosic Lake Rd, Merrimack, NH 03054

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation. https://tnbcfoundation.org/support-us/donate or Pope Memorial SPCA of Concord Donation Form (donorperfect.net)