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Jason Proteau Obituary

Jason Ryan Jacques Proteau, 18, of New Fairfield, beloved son of Jacques and Kathryn (Hafer) Proteau, passed away on Saturday, October 30th. He was born in Danbury on August 29, 1992. He was a freshman at UCONN where he was interested in pursuing a career in education. He graduated from NFHS in 2010. Jason was a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society and a member of DECA. In addition to his parents, he will be sadly missed by his sister, Nicole Proteau; his grandmother, Betty Hafer; his aunts, Karen Diaz and her husband, Tony, Suzie Barolet and her husband, Bruno; his uncles, Claude, Gaetan, Marcel, and Raymond Proteau; as well as many cousins. He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Henry Hafer, Jr; his paternal grandparents, Ernest and Marie Jeanne Proteau; and his uncle Mario Proteau. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, November 4th at 11 a.m. at St. Edward the Confessor Church in New Fairfield. Cremation will take place at the direction of the family. The family will receive friends at the Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White Street , Danbury , on Wednesday between the hours of 5 and 8 pm. To light a candle of hope and remembrance please visit our website at www.CornellMemorial.com.

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Published by The News-Times on Nov. 2, 2010.

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Patrick McCormack

December 2, 2010

I'm very sorry for your loss Mr. and Mrs. Proteau and Nicole. You will be missed Jason. We all love you so much, and you will be remembered forever as a great friend, son, brother, and person.

Carol Pawlinski

November 14, 2010

Jacques, Kathy & Nicole,
My prayers are with you every day...there is nothing I can say except that my family loved Jason very much and we will miss him. We all looked forward to his visits with us and were sad when he left. His friendship with Daniel brought so much joy! I hope you find comfort knowing what he meant to so many. My continued thoughts and prayers are with you as you find your way through this terrible loss.
Love,

Tania Stergue

November 10, 2010

As a friend...as a mother...my heart cries. I am so sorry for your loss.
Over the years, your entire family has positively impacted so many lives.... you have all made a difference in this world.
With love and condolence,

Cookie Barrett

November 9, 2010

Jason had a profound impact on everyone's life he touched and will never, ever be forgotten. He will always be remembered with smiles and laughter. No doubt Jason is a beautiful Angel in the sky and the brightest of stars at night!
His light, now extinguished, burned so brightly for too short of a time. This testament to his life, perhaps can offer some comfort to you at this incredibly difficult time. Kathy and Jack you raised such a fine young man and please know that Jason touched more people in his short life than most people ever dreamed of.
My love and heart goes out to all of you, Jack, Kathy and Nicole...Cook Cook

Dale Rothbell

November 8, 2010

Dear Jack, Kathryn and Nicole. Costa & I just heard about Jason and our hearts go out to you all. Our memories of Jason are happy ones...especially when we all met in Acapulco. Jason and Nicole were quite young at the time. My niece Samantha was there and we all enjoyed a fun day at Gloria Beach swimming and eating and collecting shells. We'll remember Jason laughing and playing with us in the ocean. You will be in our prayers.

Karen Woicekowski

November 5, 2010

My daughter became quick friends with Jason at UCONN and she has nothing but nice things to say about him. I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I had the perfect words to write that would bring some comfort to your family - but I am at a loss for them. You will be in my prayers.

Sue Suckley

November 4, 2010

Dear Kathy, Jack and Nicole,
My heart goes out to you for your loss of what I have seen to be such and good handsome young man. I only hope you can find comfort within you hearts and family to over come your loss. With many prayers from my heart to yours.

Melanie Stroud

November 4, 2010

Jason was a great guy. When I saw him in school, he always had a smile on his face and was always laughing. While I didn't know him personally, I heard so many great things about him and in the class I had with him, he seemed like the friendliest person ever. I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you <3

Tiffanie Itsou

November 4, 2010

I was Jason's English instructor at UConn this semester and I wanted to send my condolences to Jason's family and friends. Jason was clearly a very sensitive and intelligent young man. He was always very attentive during our class and frequently had a unique and smart observation to add to the discussion of a particular work of literature. It was a pleasure getting to know this wonderful young man this semester. Please know that he will be greatly missed here at UConn.

Herve, Joanne Bureau

November 4, 2010

We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Van Sauter Family

November 4, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the love of friends and family help you through this time of sadness and grief.

Debbie Strang

November 4, 2010

Dear Kathy, Jack & Nicole,

We extend our deepest sympathy to your family. Our thoughts, hearts and prayers are with you.

Debbie, Jillian, Lauren and Stephen Strang

Mimi & Lionel Bureau

November 4, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Rick Van Akin

November 4, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

The Van Akin Family

November 3, 2010

We are deeply sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God brings you comfort.

Steve & Isabelle Proteau

John Pendergast

November 3, 2010

Katy,Jack,Nicole

It is with profound sorrow we feel for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are for Jason and your family.

God Speed, Rest in Peace

The Pendergast Family

November 3, 2010

Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your son. God bless you and your family.
Karen & Chip Fusek

Katie Laviano

November 3, 2010

To Kathy and the whole Proteau Family,
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you all.

LD NF Mom

November 3, 2010

I did not know your son or your family but I have a son & daughter that graduated with your children & I can not stop thinking about this. I am consumed with grief & sorrow for your family & I can't even begin to imagine how you must feel. I hope that time will heal & that he remain in his loved ones hearts forever.

November 3, 2010

Dear Kathy,Jack and Nicole,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.With the love of family, friends and a community we hope it will ease some of your pain.

All our love,
The Nappi's

Martin, Brigitte, Gabriel et Christian Blais

November 3, 2010

Attristes par le deces de votre cher fils, sachez que nos pensees et prieres vous accompagnent dans ces moments difficiles.

Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow... Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Potocki Family

November 3, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to all of you.

Debbie H.

November 2, 2010

Dear Kathy, Jack, and Nicole,
I am so sorry for your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Tara Munsen

November 2, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. If there is anything we can do please let us know.
Derek Botticelli & Tara Munsen

Marlene Husvar

November 2, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

November 2, 2010

DEAR KATHY & JACK & NICOLE,

WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS THE DEEP SYMPATHY ED AND I FEEL AT THE LOSS OF YOUR SON JASON. KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AND MAY GOD GIVE YOU HIS PEACE AND STRENGTH AT THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME.

GOD BE WITH YOU ALL,
ED, MARGARET, MICHAEL & ERIC LINKOWSKI

Jen Knecht

November 2, 2010

Your family is facing a loss that seems beyond any power to overcome. The hurt is so deep, the loss so great. Please know that so many are holding you in our thoughts and prayers. Keep tight the memories of good times and the love close to your heart..and soon you will smile again.

Angelina Valentini

November 2, 2010

Kathy, Jack and Nicole,

We are so sorry for your loss.. Jason is such a beautiful boy and we cannot imagine your pain.
Know that you are in our prayers. May your faith in God give you strength and Jason be your guardian angel forever.
God bless you all,
The Valentini Family

V F

November 2, 2010

I never knew him but I know it isn't easy to lose a loved one. May his soul rest in perfect peace and I pray for strength for his family in this difficult time. You have my deepest sympathy.

THERESA TATE

November 2, 2010

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU!
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, THROUGH THIS TERRABLE TIME !!!
JASON YOU WILL BE MISSED,LOVE YOU!!!

TATE/DIAMANTINI FAMILY

November 2, 2010

We are truly sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. The Cioffi Family

Cindy Peterson

November 2, 2010

We can't even begin to imagine how painful this must be for all of you. Our hearts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.
- Gary & Cindy

Monica Pitruzzello

November 2, 2010

Truly sorry for you and your family.

Monica Pitruzzello

November 2, 2010

So very sorry. My deepest sympathy.

Nikki Lanci

November 2, 2010

Our thought and prayers go out to you in this very difficult time.
-The Lanci Family

Moruzin Family

November 2, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Carol Hart

November 2, 2010

So sorrow for your loss. My heart and soul go out to you and your family. May God comfort you at this time of sadness.
Love you,
Cookie

Irene Matarazzo

November 2, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Carroll Family

November 2, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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