After a lengthy illness on January 15, 2012 at 53 years of age. Beloved wife of 32 years to Jack. Loving mother of Joel, Brianne, Aaron, Ahlese, and Alizelle. Dear daughter of the late Cecile and Simon Allard. Dearest sister of Jacqueline Allard and sister-in-law of Marina, Andrew and the late Michael. Cherished aunt of Jacob, Nicholas, Zachary, Manual and Mickey. Denise was an employee of the University of Windsor food services. If you so desire, donations to the Ontario Lung Association would be appreciated by the family. Memorial visitation Friday 3-5pm and 7pm until Celebration of Life Service 8pm at Families First 3260 Dougall Ave. South Windsor, 519-969-5841.