Birth date: Jul 25, 1947 Death date: May 28, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Michelle M Fitzpatrick announces her passing on May 28, 2020. Michelle will be lovingly remembered by her husband and best friend, Ellis Fitzpatrick of 44 years, her sister Elyse Dorr of Read Obituary
Such a wonderful and caring lady. I trained Michelle at a health club here in Wilmington NC. She had the biggest heart. Loved her family so much. RIP Michelle. 💗
Ellis and Family,
My deepest sympathies with your loss of Michelle. She was a woman with unending energy and dedication to her family, friends, and all the students in her care during her years in education. She had high expectations, driven by her desire to provide the best for all those she loved. Her great intensity in this life with reverberate around us always.
Colleague and friend,
Malvena Baxter
The Hoffman family of Middleton send our heartfelt condolences to the family of Mrs Fitzpatrick - she was a lovely woman and a great principal which we had the honor of having our three daughters under her wings.
I am so sorry for the heartbreaking loss of Michelle. I have many fond memories of our time together during her tenure in Middleton. I always told her she missed her calling as an event planner, she was so good at setting up a luncheon for any occasion. And although she was always striving for academic excellence first and foremost, if a personal emergency arose with any of her staff members she was so empathetic and compassionate...”family first” she would say. I’m praying that your happy memories will bring you all comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Ann Montani
I am so sorry, Ellis, and all the other extended Fitzpatrick and Dorr family. I know she adored her niece and nephew as she frequently spoke about them when we worked together. I had the great fortune of working with Michelle beginning in the 2000-2001 school year until her retirement from the Middleton Public Schools. Her passion and commitment to children and families was unwavering and truly made a difference in so many lives. Michelle and her family will be in my prayers. Rest in peace, my friend.
Sharon
To Ellis and Michelle's family... Our sincere condolences... Michelle was a exceptional person in all respects and we will miss her. She was best known to our family for bringing an unparalleled zest for education to her school community and innovating numerous programs and traditions which benefited generations long after her retirement. We thank her for teaching our children how to be leaders in their own lives and understanding their multiple intelligences. Michele inspired so many in so many ways. Our family and community owes her so much! May she rest in peace...🕊️ The Prentakis Family: Kosta, Irene, Alexi, and Melina.
Aunt Michelle was a special influence for everyone she knew. She was a true leader and educator at heart. She will be sorely missed. She was a very special Aunt that encouraged my heart and promoted and rewarded results in both the classroom and the athletic fields. 🙏🏻💕
She was always so inclusive and welcoming of me. From day 1, she went out of her way to make me feel special and apart of the family. Her kindness will never be forgotten, and our children will be told stories of her kindness and love of them from when they were small. My favorite memories of her are the many Thanksgivings and Easters her and Ellis have spent with us. She was bold, but sweet. When I was pregnant with Mavis, she made sure I had help, and INSISTED on paying for a house cleaner since we had Zoey as well. She is gone, but will not be forgotten by us. We miss you Aunt Michelle, sleep well.
I will never forget my Aunt Michelle and the impact she had on my life! She taught me the importance of trying my best and reaping the rewards for my hard effort! She taught me that it is more important to give than receive. She was always willing to donate to those who were less fortunate. I will try my best to follow in her footsteps and I will continue to teach my children the same. Michelle was the best gift giver and I’ll never forget her laugh the day I received the jackpot ($200 cash) for Christmas! May she Rest In Peace and be with the lord. We love you and will miss you terribly Aunt Michelle...until we meet again 💞
