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Laura Alexandra Breen

Posted 2009-03-16 by Judy Wight Branson
The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona
Thursday, March 16, 2006

Laura Alexandra Breen, of Signal Mountain, Tenn., beloved daughter of Dr. J. Michael and Kathleen V. Breen, passed away Friday, March 10, 2006, in Prescott.

Her tragic death occurred on an icy highway as she returned from the airport with two classmates who also departed this life.

Laura, age 19, was in her sophomore year at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Universify in Prescott where she was majoring in Aerospace Engineering. Laura attended Bright School and was a 2004 graduate of Girls Preparatory School.

Since childhood this brilliant young student was fascinated with space. She dreamed of becoming an astronaut and working in the space program. Now, she is the newest star in the galaxy.

Laura was preceded in death by her grandfather, John A. Harr, who passed away in September and her dear friend, Nicholas DePasquale.

Laura is survived by her loving parents, Dr. J. Michael and Kathleen V. Breen of Signal Mountain, Tenn.; her two sisters, Sarah Breen, a senior at the University of Arizona in Tucson, and Katie Breen, an eighth-grade student at Girls Preparatory School; grandparents, Dorothy W. Harr of Chattanooga, Tenn., Dr. James L. and Doris M. Breen of Hilton Head, S.C.; her great-grandmother, Ellen Woolley of Neptune, N.J.; her aunt, Nancy C. Harr and cousin, Claire E. Piretti of Chattanooga, Tenn. and many aunts, uncles, and cousins from other parts of the country.

The funeral service will be held Saturday, March 18, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. atSt. Paul's Episcopal Church with the Reverend Suzanne N. Smitherman officiating.

Interment will be in Chattanooga Memorial Park. A memorial in memory of Laura may be made to the Nicholas Heart Fund, 1270 Market St., Chattanooga. Tenn., 37421.

The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the church. Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 7454 E. Brainerd Road.





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