Category: In Memoriam
I can't write much right now cause
I can't even think. Those who
knew him, I'm sorry to let you
know he passed away
Wednesday. Michael was a
beautiful soul that not everyone
understood. He was loving and
always ready to help someone. He
was one of my best friends. I shall
miss him so much words have no
explanation.
I was going to post this but not sure he would have wanted it in public. I will always love and miss him so much.
I used to talk with Michael on here when I was a teen--soooo sorry to hear this news. I will miss him dearly.
I talked with him a bit on here, thanks for letting us know.
RIP
I did not know him, but my condolences for those of you who knew and loved him. I'm keeping you in my thoughts.
My condolences for those of you who knew Michael. May he rest in peace.
it is always so sad when you lose someone close to you.
I never knew him either, but i'm sorry for those who talked to him and knew him
Michael 33, passed away on August 23, 2017 at South Shore Regional Hospital with his mother by his side. Born July 16, 1984 in Bridgewater, Michael was the son of Nancy and Louis. Michael is survived by his brother Matthew (Margaret), nephew Maximus Michael and large extended family of loving cousins, aunts and uncles.Predeceased by his loving companion & guide dog, Melon.
Michael graduated from Bridgewater Junior/Senior High School in 2003. He attended St. Mary’s University where he studied International Development Studies until his health caused him to rethink his plans.
Michael fought a hard and courageous battle against a foe named Alstrom Syndrome. Never afraid of a challenge, Michael lived his life the way he wanted it to be lived. He travelled alone to Ontario and to Nevada. He met and made many life-long friends via the internet. His intelligence shone through his technological savvy, his poetry, his unending memory and capability to recall all sports statistics, and his love of games such as Jeopardy. He loved talking on the phone with his family and friends for hours at a time and well into the night. He adored all sports. In the last few years, Michael felt whole and free while riding horses at the Therapeutic Hinchinbrook Farm Society. His love of his guide dogs and the horses gave him joy beyond measure.
A memorial service will be held at New Life Christian Church in Bridgewater on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow. No flowers by request of family. Donations to Alstrom Syndrome International Society of Canada or Hinchinbrook Farm Society.
Note; I did remove last names when reposting this.
Thank you for posting so some of us could know who he was.
Oh my god... rip Michael, yellow mellow, one of my dear friend on zone. RIP brother, you will be remember forever.
Thanks for posting his obit. I'm going to miss him horribly. Who Michael was to me. met him
on here. He was the perfect odd fellow. Not many understood him but he was unique enough
that I did. From the beginning I knew he was sick and that his life would be a short one, but
he didn't live it that way. I remember being on the phone one time nearly 18 hours just
listening to him breath cause he was in the hospital. So many close calls. I remember he
use to sing to me sooo far off key lol I mean horrible but I would never tell him to stop
because he was happy singing. I'm the shy type and he was the sun that you couldn't quite
hide no matter how hard you tried to tone him down. We would be walking some place and
out of nowhere he would randomly start dancing and want me to dance too. He would make
me face my fears even if he dragged me through them kicking and screaming lol I loved that
about him. He introduced me to so many things. We had so many adventures. He was my
Anam Cara (soul friend) we were so connected that he would call if there was ever anything
wrong with me, like second after some thing happening. I think meeting some one like him
comes only once in a life time. I am truly blessed to of had the chance to know him. Many
passed him up cause they just didn't get him, to them I say thank you cause you don't know
what you missed out on. I'll miss you my friend. May you be dancing, singing off key and
raising the roof in heaven.
I don't talk to many people and trust even less, but Michael was different. He was always there for me and we showed each other everything. We would spend hours on skype just talking and joking around. We would read books or listen to music and he would sing to me and sometimes he would get really loud but he loved it. Sometimes he was not feeling well and I just stayed on skype with him and said he could sleep better when I was there. We went places together. We went bowling, ate spicy food, and to the beach. One time I was sick so I didn't go into the water, but it was fun watching him play with his dog. He said I was too adicted to Alter Aeon lol so we found other games to play together like Quiz Party. He always tried to be so positive even when things were hard. I will try to keep smiling, laughing, and enjoying life, because that is what he did. He will always have a place in my heart.
I will miss him greatly. I will miss the warmth of his laughter, the way he was so playful,
his wisdom, and the way he had such a big and beautiful heart. I knew him well, and
used to talk to him often. I am blessed to have known him. I love him dearly and wish I
had set it more often. If I could wish for one thing, it would be to hear his voice again
and to be able to hug him just once. May he rest in peace. My memories of him will be
treasured always.
I'm glad someone else posted. He deserves all the love. Just talked to his mom a few minutes ago. Miss him so much every day. I know he is still with us and watching over his brother's new born baby boy.