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Friday, March 23, 2012

Recognition of Our Sweet Girl

This will be in the Charlotte Observer newspaper tomorrow (Saturday)


Kaitlyn Kay Bourgeault
July 1st, 2009 – March 22nd, 2012
Indian Trail, NC – Kaitlyn Kay Bourgeault gained her wings and joined God in Heaven on March 22nd, 2012. She was 2 years, 8 ½ months old. She greatly impacted many hearts and lives during her short stay here on Earth. She was one of five in the US with Niemann-Pick Disease, Type A. Although the disease limited her body, her life knew no bounds on the impact it could make on others. Her voice was shared with the world through her blog, Kaitlyn’s Korner at http://niemannpick.blogspot.com. She will always be remembered for her big blue eyes, curly ringlets held up in girly bows and her beautiful smile. Her best days will now be spent as an angel.

Kaitlyn will be incredibly missed. There will always be a piece missing in our family, but knowing how greatly she impacted others hearts and changed lives makes us proud and blessed for each day we got to spend with her and to be her parents. We know that she will be with us in our hearts forever and waiting to meet us again in the future.

Kaitlyn is survived by her parents; Chip & Deanna (Landis) Bourgeault. Her younger brother; Cole. Her paternal grandparents; Roger & Jane (Souliere) Bourgeault of Charlotte, NC. Her maternal grandparents; Janet (Haas) Glanville of Indian Trail, NC & Steve and Dot (Weathers) Landis of Fuquay-Varina, NC. Aunts and Uncles; Jessica (Landis) and Gavin Korth, Eric and Demelyn (Nartea) Bourgeault, Joshua and Jessica (Patterson) Landis, & Chris Hyner. Kaitlyn is also survived by her beloved cousins, Makayla Day, Dane Korth and Daniel Bourgeault; as well as many loving extended family members.

Visitation hours, to which family and friends are invited, will be held Sunday, March 25th from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home- Forest Lawn East, 3700 Forest Lawn Drive, Matthews, NC 28104.

Memorial service, to which family, friends and neighbors are invited, will also be held on Sunday, March 25th at 6:30 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home- Forest Lawn East, Matthews.

A private burial for family only will be held on the following day.

The family requests, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made in Kaitlyn’s name to The National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation (for NPD, Type A) at NNPDF, P.O. Box 310, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538 or www.nnpdf.org.

Out of town guests can ask for a Bereavement Rate at Courtyard Marriott, 11425 E. Independence Blvd., Matthews, NC 28106. 
(704) 846-4466
www.marriott.com/cltcm

55 comments:

  1. Beautiful tribute to a sweet girl!

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  2. What a beautiful and perfect tribute to an extraordinary little girl who touched my life beyond what words can express.

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  3. A wonderful way to honor Kaitlyn.

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  4. Absolutely beautiful...couldn't have been said any better.

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  5. I have been following Kaitlyn's story for a few weeks now. I cried buckets last night when I learned of her passing. As a mother of three I can imagine how incredibly difficult this would be and I want you to know I am praying for your family. It is such a comfort to know Kaitlyn is free from the pain but I know she will be missed more than words can say. God bless!

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  6. Just perfect....

    Nanci & Mike

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  7. Simply beautiful, just like Kaitlyn. Sending love, prayers and support from CT.

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  8. Beautiful, just like her!

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  9. What a beautiful testimony and tribute to Kaitlyn.

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  10. You have such a beautiful way with words and your love shines through. This is perfect...
    Falls Church, VA

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  11. Beautiful ... Absolutely beautiful. Steven Shannon and Wylder

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  12. Beautiful...i cant believe how much Kaitlyn has touched my heart & changed my life!! You guys were truely blessed to get to be parents of an angel!!

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  13. What lovely words for your lovely angel.

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  14. So much honor to your princess!

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  15. It's perfect just like her!! Wish I didn't live so far or I would be there in a heart beat to say goodbye to an amazing Lil girl that changed my life forever and left a huge imprint in my heart!! God bless you and my you help you thru this time!

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  16. How beautiful just like your angel. P

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  17. I can't begin to tell you how this sweet girl who I never mt has touched my heart, as I am sue she has touched so many others. I think there will never be a day that I don't think of her and and live my own life a little fuller, hold my daughter a little tighter...Your love and positive outlook through all of this have been such an inspiration to me. Namaste

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  18. rhonda and connor kehoeMarch 23, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    chip,deanna andmaster cole, I am so sorry to learn of Kaitlyn's death. Please know she has wings now with all the other children and she will have a papa towatch over her, My husband died exactly one year ago onthe 22nd, he holds his Graham (NPD=C)and all the kids,singing to them and caring for them until weall can be reunited. She was and is a love, we are sorry, Rhonda and Connor kehoe

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  19. Although I have never met you or your sweet little angel, my heart breaks for you and your family. You are an inspiration to me to love my kids a little more, to see each person as a gift and to live life to the fullest. I pray that you will heal with the support of those that love you and your sweet baby girl. You were very lucky to have her but she was just as lucky to have you as her parents. God bless you and Kaitlyn.

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  20. I have cried and prayed for all of you since I learned of Kaitlyns illness,the only comfort I find in this is knowing one day we will all see her again. I will continue to pray for you and your family in the coming days and weeks as I know Kaitlyn will truely be missed. God bless all of you

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  21. Thank you for sharing your personal journey with all of us. Kaitlyn is surely the most beautiful angel in heaven. Praying for all of you.

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  22. Beautiful words! Thank you for allowing me to meet Kaitlyn and your family through Kaitlyn's Korner. I will continue to pray for your family and I know that God will continue to bless you all with love. Shannon in Spartanburg

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  23. This is just perfect! Fits her beautifully! Our sympathies to you. Love and prayers.

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  24. KAITLYN,OUR SWEET BABYGIRL,YOU ARE ALREADY SO LOVED AND SO MISSED BEYOND BELIEF.YOU HAVE TOUCHED MY SISTA AND MY LIFE IN A WAY UNKNOWN TO US BEFORE. YOUR MOMMY, DADDY AND BABY BROTHER LOVE YOU MORE THEN LIFE ITSELF,AND SO DOES MY SISTA AND MYSELF. YOU HAVE TAUGHT BOTH OF US HOW TO LOVE STRONGER, HOLD OUR CHILDREN TIGHTER, AND TO BE EVEN BETTER PARENTS AND TO MAKE MORE MEMORIES ON A DAILY BASIS. YOU GO AND PLAY NOW BABYGIRL AND DO ALL THE THINGS YOU WERE NOT ABLE TO DO HERE ON EARTH. YOU ARE NOW FREE FROM ALL THE PAIN AND AGONY YOU ONCE ENDURED WHILE HERE. YOU HAVE MORE THEN EARNED YOUR WINGS PRECIOUS LIL ONE,SO NOW YOU CAN SHOW US ALL HOW HIGH YOU CAN FLY AND PLAY AND ENJOY YOUR NEW AND ETERNAL HOME BACK WITH GOD AND JESUS. WE LOVE YOU BABYGIRL AND WE REALLY MISS YOU AND WILL ALWAYS THINK OF YOU AND PRAY EVEN HARDER FOR A CURE SO NO OTHER CHILD HAS TO GO THRU WHAT YOU DID AND WHAT WYLDER IS GOING THRU. WE WILL SEE YOU WHEN WE ALL GET TO HEAVEN AND THEN WE WILL FINALLY GET TO HUG YOU SWEETIE PIE. SENDING THE BIGGEST HUGZ AND KISSES TO YOU BABY DOLL.I THANKYOU, MOMMY,DADDY AND BABY BROTHER FOR ALLOWING MY SISTA AND I TO BE A PART OF YOUR DAILY BLOG. R.I.P. BABYGIRL KAITLYN KAY 3-22-2012. ANGELS ON YOUR PILLOW AND NITEY NITE PRECIOUS!!!

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  25. What a beautiful tribute to a precious angel who will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Peace be with you.

    Psalm 121

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  26. Praying for the family of this sweet little angel shes now walking the streets of gold and free of all pain. Shes in gods arms now she is such a beautiful little girl. Thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends

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  27. Beautiful words, Beautiful family - God Bless You! Laurie High

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  28. Wonderful! God bless and comfort you as you prepare to say goodbye...for now.

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  29. Praying for God's grace to carry you through tomorrow and the days, years to follow. Your faith has been a testimony to many. Continue to lean on Him. His promises are great and they are real. Though it may not feel like it right now, His love for you is mighty. Remember He lost a child also and knows your pain. All of our stories were written long before we arrived on earth. Trust in Him....always. Praying for your family

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  30. What such great parents Kaitlyn had here on this earth in her short life. You can tell she was loved so much, not only by you but by all who new of her. She was sure a beautiful little girl. I will miss getting on her site and seeing all the beautiful pictures of her. I can't express how sorry I am for your loss. But I can tell you she is in the best hands ever and you will see her agin. I hope someday they find a cure for all our children with this alfull diease. Your family and all the family's that have children with this are in my prayer's. Love to all

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  31. I wish I could make it Sunday to meet such amazing parents and beautiful angel. I know you will continue your quest to spread the awareness of neimannpick and I will continue to follow the blog. I never have introduced my self but I am a friend of Shannon Hubbel and have been following Kaitlyn thru FB ever since the TV ran the story. Once again thanks for letting us into your family. I am here if you need to vent, talk or help spreading the word I am here.

    Penny Littleton
    Boyce, VA

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  32. Beautifully written for ur baby girl! I wish u the biggest joy when u close ur eyes and feel ur sweet pea playing in heaven. Wishing u peace during this hard time. God bless
    - Jeanette NH

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  33. Now she's not sick anymore. WIsh ya'll peace. Take care.

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  34. Thats really beautiful. Prayers for you all.

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  35. I do notknow you but have prayed for that precious little girl and so thankful she is now with Jesus and no more pain or suffering. I lost a baby who was 16 days old and I know they are beautiful in the arms of Jesus. He picks the most precious and beautiful to be his angels in heaven. Will be praying for the family in the days ahead. Hold on to the beautiful memories that will someday become a treasure in your heart. God Bless and your faith in this journey has touch me and so many others. Make God give you strength in the days ahead and peace that only He can give. His grace is sufficent. Blessings to your family.

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  36. I do not know you personally, but I am a mother. I just wanted to say that I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I have no words. I will be thinking about you.

    And I just so happened to come across your blog in some way.

    Hope all will be well soon.

    XOXO,
    Natalie & Bill

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  37. The pain we feel when someone leaves our life is in direct proportion to the joy they brought while apart of it. How lucky you were to have her for the time you did. I hope her memory will be a daily blessing.

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  38. Your in my thoughts today <3 Sending a balloon up to Kaitlyn

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  39. My heart will be with you this afternoon and evening, as you celebrate Kaitlyn's precious life. I pray God gives you strength and peace over the coming days. Sending love and hugs...

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  40. We are praying for you, Chip, Cole and all of your loved ones as you celebrate Kaitlyn's beautiful life. So many of us continuously pray for your strength, comfort and peace. Thank you, thank you for sharing your precious angel with us.

    Jenn, TX

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  41. Praying for your family this difficult afternoon.

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  42. What a testimoney to have God work in your hearts in such a way as to soften in this journey and that He is given glory! I am thinking of you this day. I do not know you personally, I read about you on Chelsea's blog, a dear friend whose son Trek is battling this disease. Kaitlyn will be remembered and that is good. God will be given glory and that is good. Lives may be saved and that is good. I will be praying for all of you that your hearts will know a peace that is unexplainable and passes all understanding from the God of all comfort. God's richest blessings, Shannon

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  43. Continuing to pray for your family! A candle is lit today in Kaitlyn's memory. Thank you again for sharing your story and your precious little girl with us!

    God Bless,
    Christi

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  44. Praying for your family today. Have been thinking about Kaitlyn all day. Even though I have never met her or your family y'all have impacted my life so much. I pray that you, Chip and Cole stay strong in the difficult days, and weeks ahead. She will never be forgotten. Thank you for sharing your beautiful little princess and her journey with us. Much Love and prayers!

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  45. I'm sure it was a beautiful celebration of Kaitlyn's life. I know there are many others, like myself, who would have loved to be there. We will continue to pray for you all daily and are so grateful you have welcomed us all into your life so we could know about your precious angel.

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  46. I would have loved to have been at the memorial today. My children and I lite a pretty pink candle I have been saving for a special occasion this evening as you were having the memorial. Kaitlyn was such a lucky girl to have you as her mom. How much she was loved by you is directly related to the huge impact she has made on this Earth. The impact she made on my family is huge. You, Kaitlyn and your family has been in my thoughts a prayers all day long, and will continue to be forever. Thank you again for sharing your miracle Kaitlyn with the world.

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  47. My heart goes out to your family, I cannot imagine the courage it has taken to do through this pain, stay strong, God will take care of your beautiful princess now.

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  48. Your little girl had a profound affect on our hearts. We love our little 3 year old daughter more than anything. But Kaitlyn and your family made us also jnderstand and truly appreciate our daughter's health and the strength a family's bond can truly have. We prayed every day for your little girl to be given a miracle. But God had bigger plans for her, and we understand that. We pray for your family, your continued strength, and in God's precious hand in healing. Your friend's in Oklahoma.

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  49. We had a candle burning in honor of Kaitlyn yesterday. Praying for you all as you grieve.

    Aimee

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  50. Thinking of you, Chip, Cole and your family. You all have been in my daily thoughts for a long time. May GOD embrace you and give you the strength to get through the difficult days ahead!!! You have an AMAZING little angel watching over you.


    Sending Love and Prayers from VA!

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  51. I am experiencing a remarkable blog journey. I began by following The Fudges’ blog about their son, Liam, and his battle with liver cancer. From there I began to follow Kaitlyn’s Korner and from Kaitlyn’s blog, I came to follow Trek, Wylder and Riley. Please know that Liam, Kaitlyn, Trek, Riley and Wylder have changed my life forever. Their strength and beauty is a daily affirmation of just how much we should cherish each moment we are given. Just as remarkable and just as much of a blessing is witnessing the boundless love and devotion that you, the families, have for these children. Each family has chosen a diffferent way to face the challenges of this place no parent should ever have to go and each family’s choice is so obviously the best and right decision for their child. Your courage, your unending love, your “grace under fire” are shining examples of just how life should be lived. So thank you, Chelsea and Jarrett, Dawn and Brian, Deanna and Chip, Lori, and Shannon and Steven for sharing your lives and your children with us. And know that you and your beautiful children have made an indelible mark of beauty in the live of so many.

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  52. Just wanted to let you know that I'm still thinking of and praying for your family. I am a stranger to you all and miss your sweet girl. I can't imagine how much you are missing her too. Spend lots of time playing in this beautiful weather with cute little Cole and continue to seek God's guidance. Love, Shannon in Spartanburg

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  53. Deanna and Chip--I just want you both to know that I am praying for you constantly. You've been on my heart since a friend introduced me to your blog a few weeks ago. I cried and cried when I started reading. Kaitlyn stole my heart immediately. And I have been reading every single day getting to know Kaitlyn and her story better. The pictures of her are so angelic and gorgeous and she looks so peaceful, but I must tell you when I watched the video of her breathing on March 18th and heard how difficult it was for her to breathe, I was shaken to tears once again. That precious, sweet angel. I wished I could just reach through and give her a big hug. I was immediately struck with how much we take things for granted. And when I learned of her passing, I must tell you I grieved and cried and cried. And then Monday it hit me again like a ton of bricks. I cried my eyes out (in the middle of studying at the library) and was a mess the whole day, into the night. I was so heartbroken for you. But then it was amazing, I woke up yesterday morning renewed and refreshed in my faith in Jesus Christ. I was reminded to trust and not fear. That with Him as Savior, He has promised He will never leave us, that He will be with us every step of the way. It is amazing how complete trust in Him can liberate you from the chains of debilitating fear. Because a situation like this can leave you fearful something will happen to your children...or even afraid to try for another. But trusting in Him and His plan frees you. I know that you know all of this, but this is just my way of trying to convey how much your story has impacted my life. I cannot even begin to adequately express how much her story has touched my heart, and changed me. She has taught me to appreciate every second with my children, and to NEVER take one second with them for granted. I can't tell you how much more I have been hugging and kissing my daughters now. I feel like I have been grieving as if Kaitlyn were my own child (and I believe part of the reason is that she reminds me of my 4-year-old Rachel). My heart aches so much, my throat has a constant knot in it and I have been consumed by this...so I cannot even begin to fathom what you both are going through at this time. I just pray you find comfort in the sincere prayers and virtual hugs that are being sent to you constantly. I am married with two daughters and am a busy nursing student...but Kaitlyn is always at the forefront of my mind. Bless her sweet little soul. It is amazing to me how this 2-year-old stranger has affected me the way she has, but I know that is just another example of the power of Jesus Christ I have witnessed in my life. It is a truly powerful thing. So I just want you to know how much you are cared for during this time. So very much. THANK YOU for sharing your story and Kaitlyn's journey with the whole world. She has changed so many lives. I will ALWAYS remember sweet Kaitlyn Bourgeault and she will always be in my heart. Sending lots of love and prayers your way. Love, Kimberly in Mechanicsville, Virginia.

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