Michelle Anne (Belanger) Dukette

October 30, 1964 - May 23, 2020

Memorial Contribution Link: https://go.fidelity.com/z6yb2 TOWNSEND- Michelle Anne (Belanger) Dukette, 55, of Townsend, peacefully passed away on May 23rd, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Townsend. Michelle leaves her beloved husband of 28 years, Philip Dukette, and was the loving mother of Olivia Dukette. She also is survived by her mother Audrey Belanger, siblings, Stephen Belanger and his wife Debbie of Ayer, Phil Belanger and his wife Nancy of Laconia, NH. She was the daughter of the late Charles A. Belanger. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. She grew up in Carlisle, MA and graduated from Concord-Carlisle High School in 1983. After attending Middlesex Community College, Michelle served as a preschool teacher at the Family Tree Day Care Center in Pepperell for 18 years. Michelle will be remembered for her strength, spirit, positive outlook, and kindness. Michelle battled breast cancer for seven years. She was always ready and willing to try the next form of therapy and never gave up hope for a cancer cure. During her years of treatment, she refused to let cancer prevent her from living life to the fullest. Michelle was extremely proud of Olivia’s passion with the Best Buddies program and her accomplishments in gymnastics. She loved cheering on the Patriots, watching UNH basketball, going to the beach, enjoying time boating in New Hampshire, and most of all, spending time with her family. Due to the social distancing restrictions funeral services will be held privately by her family. She will be buried at a private ceremony, with her father, Charles, at St. Bernard’s Cemetery in Concord, MA . The funeral directors and staff of the Anderson Funeral Homes, Townsend - Ayer - Fitchburg are assisting the family with the funeral arrangements. Please see www.andersonfuneral.com for additional information or to leave an online condolence. One of Michelle’s highest priorities was her daughter Olivia’s future college education. https://go.fidelity.com/z6yb2 Acct # 618368971. A college fund for Olivia is being established in lieu of flowers.