Poultney, VT Mrs. Michelle K. Tracey Michelle K. Tracey 52, died January 16, 2011 at Rutland Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born October 3, 1958 in Santa Monica, CA the daughter of Edward & Jeanne (McDonough) Dore. She was a loving mother and wife that dedicated her life to her husband, children and step children. An amateur photographer with a professional ability Michelle loved to take pictures of people, wildlife and the wonders of nature. She saw life as no other could and captured its beauty through her photography. Michelle loved the sun and tanning was one of her favorite pass times. A gardener, both vegetable and floral, she was the best. Landscaping and the outdoors consumed much of her time but all would stop to be with her husband and family. Such a loving and perfect wife and mother was Michelle. She is survived by her husband Edward C. Tracey who she married December 13, 2008, of Poultney, by her son Chad Stelzer of Poultney, by her step son Edward Tracey Jr., of Poultney, and by her step daughter Crystal Jordan, of Poultney. She is also survived by her siblings of California, her sister Jeanne Berry, and brothers Tom Dore and Patrick Dore as well as many nieces and nephews that she loved very much. She was predeceased by her son Christopher Stelzer, her father Edward and mother Jeanne as well as two brothers, Edward Dore and Howard Dore. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 11 A.M. at the Roberts-Aubin Funeral Home located at 266 Allen Ave, Poultney, VT. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Arrangements are under the direction of the Roberts-Aubin Funeral home. www.robertsaubinfuneralhome.com .