Danielle, I met you as a very young girl, in 1999 you spent Christmas with Dan and Gill and myself as well as your Grandmother and about 20 other people, and you and my granddaughter Courtney had a great time together you were the same age, I am in awe that such a young person would be taken, and send my love and strength to your mother and family,  God Bless and keep you.

Danielle, I remember you as a child but did not know you as you as an adult.  At the celebration today I learned so much about the wonderful women you had become.  It saddens me that it was through your passing that I learned this.  I know your family and friends are struggling but I am sure they are extremely proud of the person you were!

The truly special ones touch family and friends in ways that they never fully realize.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to a very special Danielle, her family and her friends!

Dearest Danielle,

Today we celebrated your  beautiful life and spirit ~  
I was so proud of you today more than words could ever express ~ in experiencing the shared thoughts and feelings of so many individuals that love you and with whom you touched and changed their lives that could only be described as your unwavering gift of unconditional love. 
You truly were an angel while on earth and are loved by so many ~ and now you are an angel above watching over all of us. 

Rest in sweet peace.

Love your Aunt Lory Ann

Holding you close in my heart and my prayers, may you feel the closeness of God's love with you, the Lord promises those who mourn will be comforted. All my love, Pauline and family.

I am so so sorry to hear of your tragic loss, a loss too huge to imagine.
I didn't know your Danielle personally. I can see what a wonderful,  vibrant and loving young woman she was and that she will be missed by so many people in so many areas of her busy life. 
Rest in peace Danielle. 
Please know that you are all in my heart and prayers.

Danielle, you much will be in my thoughts, in my every creative endeavour.  It warms me to see others, here, express and appreciate the gift of your talents. The creative personality is an emotional one, wrought with feelings that not everyone can understand. I'm glad you had sought me out to walk and talk over the years. I'm glad you asked me my opinion whether you should go to Germany, when our family didn't want you to go. Yes, we had a great 'walk and talk' that time, as I heartily supported your decision. I'm glad you invited me to join you & your friends for Karaoke in Orillia (of course, without letting your Dad...my brother, know!)-- where you were rockin' the place!. And, tho, I promised I would sing with you next time...that will have to wait...

Unfortunately, I cannot be there, tomorrow, at the Memorial Service. My condolences to Pauline and her family.

Danielle, your Spirit was alive, over the holidays. Thanks for visiting me, then.
 
Always, 
Uncle Pat

What a bright light Danielle was, with so many gifts.  I was honoured to know her briefly as she journeyed to discern her role in ministry. What a loss to everyone.

My prayers are with her family and friends at this sad, sad time.

I worked with Danielle she was so kind and sweet her smile she brightened my day it won't be the same. But you will always be in my heart, I know that your singing and dance right now so when I hear 99 Red Balloons I'll sing too.

Pauline, as you and the girls face some of the toughest days ahead I wanted to let you know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Take comfort in all the memories you have of Danielle and cherish them deeply.  Be strong for your other girls as they will need you more than ever as they try to comprehend the loss of their sister. I hope that this will help you during the times when the darkness seems to be more than you can handle. RIP Danielle.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

 Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
 Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
 That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
 God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

 It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

 God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me. 

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

I will always hold a place in my heart for the girl that sang my favorite song at all my shows,99 Red Ballons.You are a amazing woman and will be missed dearly.

Though we did not know Danielle personally, we are sad at a young life cut tragically short, and offer our condolences to her many friends and her family.

Heaven gained a beautiful angel and we lost one.  I am so blessed to have met you.

Danielle or as I knew her "Danny" will always have a place in my heart, what a delightful young lady.  Every time I saw her she was full of life and spirit, happy happy happy.  I have never seen her with a frown on her face and even though we were not close we were "karaoke" friends in Orillia, Ont.  What a very sad day this is, such a beautiful angel.  Danielle you will be forever missed by the entire world, all those people who were never fortunate enough to have had you pass through their lives.  It still boggles my mind.  Peace be with you forever.

My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.  An Angel has returned home too soon.  Now she can watch, and guide, over all whom she loved.

You where a neighbor and a friend right under my nose. I wish I'd had more time to know you.

Danielle was a really close friend to me, and I will miss her very much. I send my condolences to her family and friends. She was an angel who inspired others to follow dreams. She helped me to follow mine.

Her memory will remain in your hearts forever, and she has finally found the peace she so deserves.  
She is with her heavenly father and is happy and smiling down on her family

She was an amazing women and brought light everywhere she went. I was lucky to know such a person. May she rest in eternal peace now.

Heartbroken.  Love and prayers to all my too-far away family.  Uncle Pete

Deepest Condolences! She will be missed by all who knew her. May her soul find peace.

OBITUARY

Danielle Duchesne

October 16, 1987 – January 1, 2014

Barthel Funeral Home

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