Bishop Michael Lafay Obituary

Name: Mass of Christian Burial
Start: 2021-10-30T14:00:00
End: 2021-10-30T14:00:00
Location: St. Bartholomew Church

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Bishop Michael Lafay (Needham, Massachusetts), born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, who passed away on October 20, 2021, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bishop Michael Lafay to pay them a last tribute.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, William LaFay and Ernestine LaFay (Bardi); and his sisters, Louise Bolles, Ann Flamand and Joan Carey. He was also cherished by many nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Bishop LaFay's name to Society of Mt. Carmel, Provincial Office, 1317 Frontage Rd. Darien, IL. 60561.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lehman, Reen, McNamara Funeral Home

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October 26, 2021

Michaela Cleary wrote a sympathy message

“Ann, I am so sorry about your brother's death. I knew him when we were in Peru so long ago. He was a wonderful supporter of the Sisters of St. Joseph there, especially as we struggled through language school! My prayers are with you and your family! Con Carin~o, Michaela Cleary”

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Mass of Christian Burial

St. Bartholomew Church
1180 Greendale Ave, Needham, MA 02492

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