Michelle Ann Pope, 65, of Holliston, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021 at Beaumont in Westborough. Born in Brighton, she was the daughter of Richard H. LaVache of Kennebunk, Maine and formerly of Holliston, and the late Susanna (Connolly) LaVache. 

Michelle loved crossword puzzles and word searches. She was an avid Patriot’s football fan (even after Tom left!) Weekday afternoons it was Judge Judy and weekends were for football and Phantom Gourmet. 

Michelle is survived by her son, Justin A. Smith and his wife, Misma of Waltham; her grandchildren, Brandon and Ashley Cordeiro of North Attleboro; her siblings, Linda Cummings of Lisbon Falls, ME, Lori Olszowy of Woonsocket, RI, Richard and Nathalie LaVache of Barrington, NH and Christian and Melissa Martin-LaVache of Hopedale; her partner, Mark Trantanella of Gloucester, as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. She is predeceased by her daughter, Leeland and her son, Christopher.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 5th from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston, 854 Washington St. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Center, https://danafarber.jimmyfund.org/