Michelle Legresley Tamez, 54, of Baldwinsville, passed away Monday, April 15, 2013 at home. Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Wednesday, March 25, 1959, she lived in Syracuse most of her life before moving to Baldwinsville in 1987.

Michelle was employed with Verizon and previously with AT&T. She was a member of CWA Local 1123 and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her children.

Michelle was predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Gervaise (Beaudet) Legresley.

Surviving are her family, Maurice Downey of Baldwinsville; sons, Robert Tamez of Canastota and Chano Tamez of Baldwinsville; daughters, Anita Tamez of Solvay and Bridget Downey of Baldwinsville; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and John Kortright of Solvay; brother, Arthur Legresley of Syracuse; and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may call Wednesday, April 17 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Buranich Funeral Home, 5431 W. Genesee St., Camillus.

Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be private in Greenlawn Cemetery, Warners.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the B. Downey Scholarship Fund, payable to Bridget Downey, c/o Linda Kortright, 320 Case St., Solvay, NY 13209.

Please share online condolences with the family at www.buranichfuneralhome.com