It is with great sadness that my family and I announce that Michèle-France–mother, belle-mère and granny extraordinaire–has passed away on Christmas Eve.
We will share more about her life when we return to France for her funeral, which will take place on January 4th, 4 pm local time in France.
Amicalement,
Kristi, Jean-Marc, Max, and Jackie
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I just recently reread your first book on French Word-a-day and your story about your belle-mere being so accepting of you very early in your relationship with Jean-Marc tells what a wonderful woman she was. Your sharing of your life and family in France means that so many more people have known her, and will remember her. I will share your sadness, but also share the wonderful memories.
Susan Blough
I am so sorry for all of you. I love her beautiful smile in the first photo. I get the impression from the second that she is a good listener. Remember that you may feel all alone but you are not. So many of us are sending love your way.
Leslie
Sharron and Herm send our condolences. Have a memorable celebration of her life and may the memories of good times together bring you comfort for years to come.
Dear Kristin — I was so saddened to read this news. You have always written so fondly of her in your blog. How lucky you have been to have such a kind and supportive mother-in-law. Wishing you all lots of love and support for each other as you celebrate her life this week.
Ophelia
My condolences to you and your family. May your loving memories sustain you.
Accept my condolences and may God guide you through this period.
I’m sorry for your loss.
Dear Kristi, Jean Marc and your whole family,
Please accept my love andhealing prayers for you all.
What a beautiful legacy she has left behind and thank youfor sharing so much of her with us.
With love,
Ahulani
My condolences to her family – I shall remember her and her survivors in my prayers.
You have taken us to Provence to meet your darling mother. We will miss her in your stories—press on
,ma chere!! Mary-K Gilbert in Del Mar , CA chezmom1@gmail.com
So sorry to hear that Michele-France has passed. She was an ever-present constant in your lives – and will live on through all of you, especially her wonderful recipes and sage advice. Condolences to Jean-Marc, yourself, Max and Jackie. Love, Jan in Australia (and sometimes Les Arcs) xxxx
My condolences to you and your family. The photo with you and her preparing green beans brought back tender memories with my own mother. My thoughts and prayers to you all..
So very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy goes out to your whole family.
Dear Kristi and Jean-Marc, Max and Jackie,
I am so sorry for your loss! Kristi, you shared with us many times how Marie-France was such a wonderful belle-mere, mere et grandemere! Thank you for sharing her with us. May she Rest In Peace and May you all rejoice in wonderful loving memories that will soothe your soul! God bless!
Dear Kristi,
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Thinking of you and your
family at this difficult time.
Such a beautiful smile…
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your dear family. My heart is with you. May a light always shine for her.
Mes pensées sont avec vous et votre famille.
Sorry to know the terrible news… May her soul rest in peace… It is difficult to digest such fateful reality…
So very sorry for your family’s loss. My prayers are with you for The peace only God can give at this time. Love to you all, Dawn Johnson
It is so very sad when you lose the person who grounded your life.
Le acompaño en su sentimiento.
Eugenia Jaffe
So sorry for your loss.
Kristi, Jean Marc, Max and Jackie
My heartfelt and most sincere condolences at the passing of Michèle-France your beloved mother-in-law, mother and grandmother. All are incredubly precious relationships. I know you will all miss her painfully but it is some comfort to have so very many happy, warm and loving memories.
Ronni
My heart goes out to you and your family. This is indeed a very great loss as it was obvious from your writings what a special woman she was. I pray your memories fill your hearts and our Father comforts you as you walk through this time. Love, prayers and blessings.
Dear Espinasse Family, As one of your blog followers for years, I have read about your family and felt like I knew them at least a little bit. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this sad time. Our hearts go out to your family as you face this loss. With deepest sympathy.
Mes condoléances les plus sincères.
I know how special she was to all of you……..
My condolences and deepest sympathy for your loss to all your family.
Dear Kristin, I’m very sorry to read that your husband’s dear mother passed away.
Please, let him know that I can understand his, and your sadness and pain, and your children’s.
Please accept my condolences.
Françoise Pierron-Mathevet, Nancy.
I know this is a huge and difficult loss for all of you. As with so many other aspects of your life, you invited us in and allowed us to “know” your lovely and loving belle-mere, who has no doubt joined the chorus of angels now. God bless you all in your grief, especially Jean-Marc.
So sorry to hear of this loss. I know she was dear to the whole family. Heart-felt sympathies.
Robyn and Al Mixon
Kristi,
So sorry to hear of your mother-in-law’s passing.
I so enjoyed reading about her and her warm affection for you.
What a wonderful woman.
My heart goes out to you all. You have my prayers for God’s grace to carry you through this sad passage, Kerry
🙁 Ma propre maman est décédée le 12 décembre il y a 44 ans..Je comprends votre peine.Mes sympathies.
So very sorry for this great loss for your family.
Sharon Binstok and John Russell
Mes sincères condoléances à vous et à votre famille
My deepest sympathy to your family. May sweet memories bring comfort.
Je suis desole a votre tristement.
C’est très triste- désolée. Votre famille sera dans mes pensées et prières.
So sad. At any time but particularly at this time of the year. Condolences from
Ireland
Dear Kristi, Jean Marc, Max and Jackie, I am saddened to hear the news of your loss. I have enjoyed hearing the stories of Michèle-France and seeing the lovely photos of your life together for several years now. I know she will be missed greatly. May the God of comfort and hope provide richly for you at this time.
Cher Kristin et votre famille
My thoughts and prayers are with you all upon the passing of your
dearest ‘belle-mere’…
May you find peace and comfort in the days ahead.
I send you my deepest sympathy and God’s blessings.
May you treasure the special moments you share together.
Hugs & Prayers
Sandra B
So sorry to hear your sad news. Thinking of you and sending much love.
May your lovely memories sweeten the sorrow. With sympathy.
timothy
Dear Jean-Marc and Kristi,
I’m so sorry for your loss and will say a special prayer for your family.
I am sorry to hear of your mother-in-law’s passing. I lost my mom close to Christmas one year and every Christmas after has had a special moment of reflection on how much we miss her. You have my heartfelt sympathy. Find comfort in your family and friends and rejoice in her life. My thoughts are with you and your family.
So sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, dear Kristin, Jean Marc, and all of you family. The angels are lucky to have welcomed your dear mother/Belle-mère. Take care.
Michele in CA
Je suis sur qu’elle etait une femme tres sympathique. Much sympathy,
Kate in Vermont
I am so sorry to read your sad news. I know she was a blessing to all your family. May you all have peaceful hearts even as you mourn your loss. Sincerely, Maryellen Wales, Arlington, Texas