Denise Gerard Dalferes' Obituary
Denise Gerard Dalferes, 57, passed away on October 17 in New Orleans. At her request, there will be no memorial service. ("Absolutely no! No party if I can't be there!")
Denise was born in New Orleans on January 29, 1963 to J. Lee and Mary Lee Dalferes. Her childhood years were spent in New Orleans, Mobile, and Houston. In time for high school, her family moved to Covington where she attended St. Scholastica Academy and made friends that have remained with her for decades. Then LSU and more friends. A Southern girl, she also spent several of her young adult working years in her beloved Boston and fell in love with Cape Cod. More lifelong friends.
An accomplished businesswoman, Denise considered herself very fortunate to have worked for two lumber companies, Robinson Lumber and Argo Fine Imports where, as was her custom, she managed to make dear friends among her co-workers.
Denise is survived by her very special friend Jerry, brother Dal and sister-in-law Linda, sister Donna, nephews and nieces (Joe, Craig, Gene, Bob, Tom, Cecile, and Molly) as well as two great nephews (Charles and Joseph) who simply called her Great (short for Great Aunt Denise) and a great niece (June) whose first word was DD. And many, many cousins who were also her friends.
Denise's strength was her key to overcoming the many obstacles she faced. Her vivaciousness and wit were legendary. Denise was fun. She was surrounded by family and friends who adored her. We will all miss her.
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