Carlene Louise (LaMaitre) Larzelere

Carlene LeMaitre Larzelere, 78, of Sylvania, OH, passed away in her home on July 19, 2016, very peacefully, with her husband, children, and sister by her side.

Carlene grew up and lived most of her life in Sylvania, OH. She was a proud graduate of Sylvania Burnham High School, class of 1956.  She lived a very full life, with her most important job being a mom to five very active and spirited children.

Carlene was always a joyful, optimistic, and incredibly strong person, and remained so right up until the end. Like so many, she battled cancer. Even in this final occurrence, she maintained her sense of humor, her sense of perspective, and her sense of joy.

Carlene is survived by her high school boyfriend, who also happened to be her husband of almost 55 years, Charles D. Larzelere; her children, Laurie Larzelere Tyler, Wendy Larzelere, Thad Larzelere, and Ryan and Dawn (Thorburn) Larzelere; her grandchildren, of whom she was immensely proud, Sterling Tyler, Logen Larzelere, Alexander Larzelere, Caroline Larzelere, and Franchesca Larzelere; her sister, Cheryl (Austin) Lewis; brothers and sisters-in-law, Catherine (the late Harry) Ducey, Keith and Mary Lou Larzelere, Elinor (the late Kenton) Reis, and Donald and Nancy Larzelere; and many nieces and nephews.

Carlene was preceded in death by her very loved and missed daughter, Julie; her parents, Carl and Dorothy LeMaitre; two brothers, Kenneth and Donald LeMaitre; brother- and sister–in-law Kenneth (Gene) and Joan Larzelere; a nephew and two nieces; and many wonderful friends.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Northwest Ohio for their guidance and support. We are grateful for our friend of many, many years, John Keifer. We could not have done this without your love and support and lunches from the Classic. It is nice to know that Sue and Carlene will be reunited in friendship again. Many thanks also to the friends and neighbors who brought dinner and treats – it helped tremendously.

There will be a private burial. The family invites friends, family, and neighbors to a Celebration of Life to honor Carlene and the giving and loving life she lived so well, on Saturday, July 23 from 12 to 2 PM at St Joseph's Sylvania Richard T. Wurzel Family Center,  6516 Ravine Drive (off Main St), Sylvania, OH. Please bring wonderful memories of Carlene and enjoy lunch with us.

Donations may be made in Carlene’s honor to Hospice of Northwest Ohio.

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