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Michael Haneisen Obituary
AUSTIN, Texas -- Michael Jason Haneisen, 37, died suddenly May 28, 2011, in Austin, Texas.
Born on March 24, 1974, in Fitchburg, Mass., he was a member of the Fitchburg High School Class of 1992, and was a former Gardner, Mass., resident.
An accomplished and devoted nurse who graduated from Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester, Mass., in 2002, he cared for the mentally ill at Burbank Hospital in Fitchburg before taking a position as an emergency room nurse at Henry Heywood Hospital in Gardner, Mass. After working in Gardner for several years he moved to Texas and continued his medical career at Seton Medical Center in Roundrock, Texas, in the emergency room and trauma care departments.
An artistic gardener who preferred to give away his flowers to friends, family and complete strangers, Michael took great joy in original creations in many mediums. Michael loved the outdoors including hiking, fishing and any other activities that could involve his loving companion, his black Labrador Coleman.
Michael leaves behind his mother, Margaret Bissonnette of Gardner, Mass.; his father, Robert Haneisen Sr., of Fitchburg; brother, Robert Haneisen Jr., of Fitchburg, and his wife, Marshal, and their son, Isaac; brother, Thomas Haneisen, of Keller, Texas, and his wife, Virginia, and their three sons, Thomas, Curtis (Michael's Godson), and Johnathan; sister, Amanda Symes, of Maynard, Mass., and her husband, Daniel; a grandfather, Frank Haneisen of Burlington,Vermont; two uncles and four aunts; and numerous cousins.
He is predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Miriam and Victor Bissonnette of New Salem, Mass.; and paternal grandmother, Doris Haneisen of Walpole, Mass.
HANEISEN -- A funeral Mass will be held at St. Anthony de Padua Church at 84 Salem St., in Fitchburg, Mass., on Thursday, June 9, at 11 a.m. There will be no calling hours. Private burial will be at a later date to be determined by the family. In lieu on flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Michael's name to Labs 4 Rescue, Inc., P.O. Box 955, Killingworth, Conn., 06419, or at the website www.labs4rescue.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Haneisen
Wendy Wilson
May 28, 2025
Missed today, missed tomorrow, missed always.
Zach Lambert
May 28, 2025
Miss you buddy. You will always be one of my best friends.
Denise
May 28, 2023
Michael will always be missed.....especially when the gardens are in bloom. He was a soul to beautiful& sensitive to stay on this earth for long. His spirit still gives me strength
I am so sorry Margie for this tremendous loss in your life.I love you always denise
Tricia Bean
June 13, 2011
To Rob and family, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. May you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends and in the wonderful memories you will forever have of Mike.
Becky C
June 10, 2011
I honestly do not know where to begin. I met Michael while working with him in the ER in Gardner, he was an incredible nurse who went above and beyond with every patient and he was also an incredible friend who was always there for me. I will miss his infectious smile and those beautiful flowers he would grow and the pride he would have whenever he spoke of his black lab Coleman.
I learned a lot from my time with him, I only wish I had had more time to spend with him. I was saddened when he moved to Texas and was devastated to hear of his death. I wish you had never moved to Texas and you were still just a phone call or text away. My thoughts are with his family and Coleman.
Amanda L.
June 9, 2011
I knew Mike through my job, as i was his hairdresser for the past 2 years. He was always so kind to myself and co-workers. I will never forget all the great stories he told me, and how we'd always chat about his garden! He brought us flowers and always had lots of pictures to show me. You could tell he took pride in what he loved to do. I was very sad when i found out he left for Texas because i always enjoyed his company.And im deeply sadden that he has passed. My prayers go out to his family. He will be missed and never forgotten.
Aunt Louise
June 8, 2011
Mike was a kind and beautiful man; a gifted and generous artist; a caring and compassionate nurse; a loving and devoted son. We will all miss him. Prayers and love to Margie, Bob, Rob, Marcie, Tom, Ginger, Amanda, and Dan.
Carly Goguen
June 8, 2011
I knew Mike through my brother at FHS. Mike was a great guy & will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with the Haneisen family.
Valerie (Young) Boudreau
June 8, 2011
Mike was a great individual, and I am saddend to hear of his passing. I saw him at heywood a while back when my oldest was being treated there. Mike was kind to my youngest and told him a couple of jokes and got him laughing to get his mind off his older brother. I didn't think he recognized me at first from HS, as we had graduated together. But, he did. He was a "genuine" person and you knew from his infectious smile that he had a caring nature and loving heart. I am certain that I can speak for all of his alumni from the class of 1992, that he will be deeply missed. My sincerest condolences to his family, and closest friends.
George Robles Jr.
June 8, 2011
I knew Mike for many years and shared many good memories, From playing street hockey for Eastwood, Hanging out in High School and his college years. My fondest memory of Michael was when he taught me how to snowboard along with Zach when i was 23. It was one of the greatest days I ever had. I saw him in september at heywood and he helped me out tremendously, at first I thought I was getting special treatment because he was such a great friend, but as i watched I noticed he treated every person that came in there the same way. He was truelly an amazing, helpful and caring person. He was one of the nicest guys I knew. He will be greatly missed! My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Colleen Mullaney
June 8, 2011
To all of Mike's family, I just heard of Mike's passing through a mutual friend in England. I can't say how sincerely sorry I am for your loss. Mike was a sweet person. Peace to you all.
denise bissonnete
June 8, 2011
michael was one of the sweetest most sensitive souls i have know . it makes sense he would choose nursing as his life's work. what a legacy ...giving flowers to patients and strangers. the world is has less gentleness and laughter becuase he is gone. my deepest sympathies to all of his family and margie his mother...
Lennette Daniels
June 8, 2011
I will never forget Michael. I first met him when I went to Massachusetts for Rob and Marci's wedding. He was always smiling and laughing with his brothers, sister and mother. It was obvious to everyone who saw him that he loved his family very much. Later, I got to see him extend that love to all of his nephews as well.
After my horrendous car accident in 2007, Michael helped so much. He went and got my glasses so I could see and he talked to my sister, Marci, to make sure she knew what was going on with me.
Mainly though, what I remember most was when Michael picked me up from the hospital and took me home. He was so good about making sure I knew when we would be going around a curve or hit even a slight bump so I would be prepared for any pain I might feel. I remember him patiently guiding me up the stairs and being ready to catch me if I fell and giving medical advice during late night telephone conversations. I know that without Michael it would have been so hard for both me and Marci to get through my accident.
Michael was an amazing person and everyone who knew him will miss him.
Amy Ferris-Tatarka
June 8, 2011
To Rob and family...I am so sorry to hear about Mike. I remember him as a fun loving guy and am saddened to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Colleen Conway
June 7, 2011
So very saddened to hear of Mike's passing...Prayers of strength are sent to his family along with my sincere condolences.
Michelle Cote
June 7, 2011
I waited two days to post something... yet I still have no words. From the time we met in 8th grade and all through high school and beyond, he was someone I was very fond of. I saw him last some years back when he was my triage nurse in the ER in Gardner. It was great to catch up, though I wish we had more time to talk. I will hold so many memories of him close to my heart. His family and friends are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love always - Michelle (Boucher) Cote
Steve Huddleston
June 7, 2011
I first met Mike in 1999 when I came over from London to work at Alternatives in Fitchburg. I remember the first day he took me out hunting for cars and we quickly became friends. We ended up living together in Worcester MA for a year. I cannot express enough how saddened I was to hear of his passing. Mike introduced me to Snowboarding, and made me laugh so many times. We kept in touch, and although I’ve been back in the UK for a while now I still count him as a good and loyal friend. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. I will miss him so much.
Wendy Wilson
June 6, 2011
As many others who have posted in this guest book, I as well met Mike working at Whalom Park. I have so many great memories of our time spent together. I will never forget the many camping and fishing trips we took together over the years heading out in his white Subaru hatcback with the big yellow "banana" canoe attached to the roof. He was the very definition of a true friend, compassionate, caring and thoughful. One that I will truly miss but whose memory I will forever hold dear to me. My thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family during this very difficult and trying time. May he rest in peace.
Terry Howland
June 6, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jennifer Gyles (Ridley)
June 6, 2011
So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. We would walk home from the bus in jr. high, great chats all the way up Pearl St. He will be Missed! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Letitia (Carr) Bourgeois
June 6, 2011
I want to express my deepest condolences to Mike's family. I was so saddened to hear of his passing, he will truly be missed! My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
zach lambert
June 6, 2011
Nobody can ever take away the fun times we all had with you mike. From growing up playing street hockey, to partying with your older brothers at their parents house, to saco river, to our post highschool days. I will always keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Reveles
June 6, 2011
I to am so sorry for your loss..My prayers are with you...
Jeremy Kullman
June 5, 2011
Along with many others, my path crossed with Mike during our time working at Whalom Park. We became fast friends and fellow supervisors at the park. Working alongside each other for years. I valued my friendship with him and learned so much from him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and fellow friends. See you when I get there pal.
Tracy Guilfoil-McGrath
June 5, 2011
To the Haneisen Family
I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Mike from St. Anthony's to FHS. He was such a great person. Hold onto the memories. God Speed Mike!
Robin Bertram Bursch
June 5, 2011
"Mike was a friend from high school and Whalom Park. He had a great sense of humor and left everyone he touched with fond memories. My thoughts and prayers are with his family."
Renee Marshall
June 5, 2011
Dear, sweet, artistic Mikey...rest in peace...
Matthew Baumber
June 5, 2011
I met and worked with Mike at Whalom Park..I remember his sense of humor and how creative and intelligent he was. I feel better having known him and will miss him very much. My thoughts to the entire Haneisen family.
Jane Conlee
June 5, 2011
Mike and I were friends in high school and worked at Whalom Park together. He was a wonderful friend and I have many fond memories of him. May he rest in peace.
Heidi Weston
June 4, 2011
I have only knew Mike for a few months and had the honor of working with him only a few times here in the ER at Seton Williamson. He was the most generous, kind, loving and compassionate person I have every known. He would always bring in something to share with the entire staff in the ER. The last thing he offered was a decadent peanut butter cup from Starbucks. Thank you Mike for the short time I was able to have known you. RIP. You will be missed..
Tim Pitre
June 4, 2011
Mike was our neighbor for 7 years, We shared many laughs and I considred him a good friend. He loved his gardens and Cole was his life. Mike I will miss you dearly. I wish you never moved to Texas and we still could sit by the fire and talk. I pray you are in a better place. Tim Pitre
Stacey Pitre
June 4, 2011
Mike was my neighbor for many years. He left less than a year ago to move to TX. He talked so much about how caring for patients was his #1 priority. He would go out of his way for them. He always brought me and my girls the most beautiful flowers one has ever seen. You will be so greatly missed. We will miss Coleman as well. I won't forget all our great memories of hanging out and our interesting talks, eating hotdogs at 2am,etc. RIP Mike. Stacey Pitre (Gardner, MA)
June 3, 2011
I worked with Mike here at Seton in Round Rock and he will be missed dearly. He was incredible with his patients and was always bringing in goodies for the staff. Computers were not his strong suit but who cares. He tried harder than anyone I've met. So sorry for your family's loss.
Monica Davila-Hart
June 3, 2011
Though I knew Mike for a short period time working with him at SMCW ED he was a kind soul. who would go out of his way for his patients and coworkers. He will and truly is missed.
Monica Davila-Hart
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