Laura Geisel

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Laura Lee Geisel on June 7, 2023. Born on March 22, 1968, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Laura moved to Attleboro in 1977 and lived there ever since. Her compassionate, courageous, and spirited nature touched the lives of all who knew her. As Helen Keller once said, "Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience off of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved." Laura truly embodied these words throughout her life.

Laura is survived by her beloved husband, Paul Geisel; their daughter, Brooke Geisel; her brother, Richard Svoboda; her sister, Lisa Hathaway; her father, Richard (Ann) Svoboda; and her stepmother, Ann (Richard) Svoboda. She is preceded in death by her mother, Vivianne Svoboda. Laura's supportive and selfless nature was a testament to her character, and her strong bonds with family and friends were treasured by all who knew her.

In her professional life, Laura worked in banking for over 30 years, most recently at TD Bank in North Attleboro for the past 20 years.. She was also an active member of the Rhode Island Scleroderma Support Group for 20 years and a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church in Attleboro and Sacred Heart Church in North Attleboro. Laura's hobbies included going out to dinner, movies every Tuesday, and playing bingo. She loved spending time with her family and friends, adored her cats, and enjoyed traveling, especially on cruises and trips to islands and Florida.

Memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 4-7 pm at Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro, MA.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 11:30 am at St. John the Evangelist Church, 133 North Main Street, Attleboro, MA, followed by inurnment at St. John Cemetery, 165 West Street, Attleboro, MA.

We invite you to share your memories of Laura and upload photos to her memorial page, celebrating the life of a truly remarkable woman who will be dearly missed.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the American Lung Association at www.lung.org