ASHLAND Michelle Kristina Chouinard, 31, of Ashland, formerly of Newton, passed away Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was the daughter of Kenneth and Theresa (Krivicich) Chouinard. Michelle was a graduate of Ashland High School, Class of 1995, and Boston University, Class of 1999. She later received her master's in education from BU in 2001. This would have been her 10th year as a devoted mathematics teacher and tennis coach at Framingham High School. She was a woman who enjoyed traveling, and spending time with friends and family. In addition to her parents, she is survived by four brothers, Paul Lentoni and his wife, Paula, of Ashland, Philip Lentoni and his wife, Corinne, of Framingham, Kenneth Chouinard Jr. of Belchertown, and Christopher Chouinard and his wife, Yun you, of New York, N.Y.; three sisters, Linda Pfundt of Ashland, Sharon Tinkham of Springfield, N.H., and Sandra Costa of Ashland. She was a loving and devoted aunt to her five nieces and nephews, Alexander, Benjamin, and Calissa Lentoni, Emma Lentoni, and Michael Pfundt.

A math teacher in my school that passed away yesterday morning. Needless to say, this brought back bad memories and more sorrow.

~AA