Michelle Reifsteck

Loving mother of Maxwell Reifsteck, Everett, MA. Beloved daughter of Marlyn T. Gladue of Sandwich and the late Thomas J. Gladue. Adored sister of Carol-Ann Speros of Wellesley MA and her late husband Dudley Speros, Andrea Gladue and her husband Michael Balonis of Benicia, CA. Cherished aunt of Cate Speros. Also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Born in Brockton, MA she grew up in Rochester, NY and graduated From Our Lady of Mercy High School and the University of Buffalo. Michelle worked with students at the Riverview School in Sandwich and in most recent years as a loyal shared living provider to her favorite charge, Joe Ragone. She loved spending time near the ocean, crafting and baking with her niece, listening to all kinds of music, attending many great concerts, and sharing a good bottle of wine. She was inherently optimistic and always ready for an adventure.

Michelle will be missed dearly by her family and friends.

A memorial celebration will be held on Sunday November 13th at the Sagamore Inn, 1131 Route 6A in Sagamore at 1pm.

In lieu of flowers donations in Michelle’s name may be made to the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC) 20 Burlington Mall Rd #261 Burlington MA 01803