Michelle Grace Gasbarro

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Michelle Grace Hervey (Cornell) Gasbarro, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Michelle passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024, in her home in Moultonborough, NH. Born on July 23, 1949, in Cranston, RI, to the late William and Frieda Hervey, Michelle lived a life rich in love, compassion, and service. She was predeceased by her former husband, Everett I. Cornell III, his parents Everett I. Jr., and Martha Cornell, and Mother-in-law Yolanda Gasbarro. Michelle leaves behind her devoted husband of 43 years, Anthony Gasbarro, of Moultonborough, NH. She will be deeply missed by her children: Melanie and her husband Patrick Desmarais of Leominster, MA; Everett and his wife Tonya Gasbarro of Leominster, MA; Julie and her husband Greg Mumford of Westwood, MA; and Anthony Jr. and his wife Erin Gasbarro of Shelton, CT. Her nine grandchildren, Daniel and Claire Desmarais, Jacob and Isabella Gasbarro, Sofia, Elena, and Vincent Gasbarro, and James and George Mumford, were her pride and joy. Michelle also leaves her siblings, Patricia and her husband David Martin of Warwick, RI; Jackie and her husband Robert Lawton of Foster, RI; and William and his wife Donna Hervey of Warwick, RI. Her extended family includes sister-in-law Marcia and her husband Jean Fortin of Elkins, AR, brother-in-law Fred Cornell and his wife Rose of Templeton, MA, and brother-in-law David Cornell and his wife Janet of Athol, MA. She also leaves numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. A dedicated healthcare professional, Michelle graduated from Cranston High School West in 1967 and pursued her passion for nursing at the Rhode Island Hospital School of Nursing, Fitchburg State College, and the University Of Massachusetts Graduate School Of Nursing. Her 44-year career saw her caring for countless patients at Burbank Hospital, Leominster Hospital, and most recently as a nurse practitioner at Dr. Robert A. Babineau Jr.'s family practice. Michelle believed in serving others, guided by her faith. She volunteered her time with numerous organizations, including the Messiah Lutheran Preschool, Trinity Lutheran Church, and the Community Church in Sandwich, NH. Her leadership extended to the Montachusett Area Rotary Club, the Rotary District 7910 of Massachusetts, and the Gbarnga Lutheran Training Center in Liberia, Africa. Recently she was an active participant of the Greater Gardner Relay for Life on the Angels’ Wings team. She was the 2024 top fundraiser as well. Known for her inner and outer beauty, Michelle's warm heart and sincere smile touched everyone she met. Her passions included bird watching, boating, motorcycle riding, and traveling, which she enjoyed to the fullest. The family would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the medical practitioners who assisted Michelle including those at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Hospital in Lebanon, NH, Concord Hospital in Concord and Laconia NH, Lakes Region Visiting Nurses, and especially, Dr. Carolyn Crosby in Meredith NH. All of Michelle’s friends are invited to a funeral service on Friday, August 30, 2024 at 11:00 am at the Community Church of Sandwich, Baptist Meetinghouse, 12 Church Street, Center Sandwich, NH, followed by a celebration of life and lunch at 1:00 pm at the Waukewan Golf Club, 166 Waukewan Road, Center Harbor, NH. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2024 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Road, Fitchburg, MA, followed by a celebration of life and lunch at 1:00 pm at the Double Tree Hotel, 99 Erdman Way, Leominster, MA. Her burial at Oak Hill Cemetery in Sterling, MA, will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Michelle's memory can be made to the Gbarnga Lutheran Training School, 445 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907 or Gbarnga Lutheran Project, Inc. at http://www.gbarngamission.org/michelle . Michelle's legacy of love, compassion, and service will continue to inspire all who knew her. Arrangements are under the care of Mayhew Funeral Homes and Crematorium. To sign the online book of memories, go to mayhewfuneralhomes.com.

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Michelle Grace Gasbarro

July 23, 1949 - August 17, 2024