Michelle R. Carlton, 46, of Woonsocket died Friday evening at Landmark Medical Center. She was the loving wife of Todd A. Carlton. They were married on August 20, 2006.
Born in Boston, she was the beloved daughter of Paul G. and Marie E. (Falbo) Dion of Middletown. She was a resident of Woonsocket for over 25 years and previously lived in Waltham, Northboro and Sterling, MA.
Michelle was a graduate of St. Peter Marian High School in Worcester Class of 1986. Until recently she was employed at the offices of Paul G. Dion, CPA. She also worked at Cumberland Farms, A&H Manufacturing and Paramount Jewelry.
Michelle was a communicant of Sacred Heart Parish. She enjoyed playing in local pool leagues, camping trips, and was an ardent Patriots fan.
In addition to her husband and parents she is survived by three sons Joshua J. Ridolfi and his wife, Christine, of CT, Corey J. Ridolfi and Jesse P. Ridolfi and his companion, Kharyssa Brooks, and a daughter Tanya M. Ridolfi, all of Woonsocket. Five grandchildren Patrick, Liam, Roman, Cameron and Aria. Two sisters Geralyn M. Ducady and her husband, Larry, of Cumberland, Angela M. Dion of Austin, TX and a niece Leona M. Ducady. She was the granddaughter of George Dion of Middletown and the late Ella Dion, Ernest and Concetta Falbo. She was the former wife and friend of late James E. Ridolfi. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Her funeral will be Saturday at 9:00 am from the Menard-Lacouture Funeral Home, 127 Carrington Ave. Woonsocket followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in Sacred Heart Church, Olo St. Woonsocket. Burial will be private. Visiting hours are Friday from 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Sacred Heart Parish, 415 Olo St. Woonsocket, RI. 02895.
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