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Mitchell A. Bright May 3, 1966 - August 6, 2013 Canterbury - Mitchell A. Bright, 47, of Canterbury died Tuesday afternoon at Hartford Hospital. He was born in Norwich on May 3, 1966 the son of Eva (Sielicki) Bright of Louisiana and the late James Bright. He was currently employed as a manager in financial services for Prudential Insurance Co. in the South Windsor office. On June 27, 1992 he married Christine (Coletti) Bright at St. Mary's Church in Baltic who survives him. Besides his wife and mother he is survived by three sons, Evan, Connor and Mason Bright all at home. One daughter, Ashlyn Bright at home. Two brothers, James Bright of Louisiana and Richard Bright of Florida and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held Monday from 10:00 A.M. until 12 noon at the Guillot Funeral Home 75 South B. St. Taftville followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at the Cathedral of St. Patrick 213 Broadway in Norwich at 1:00 P.M. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canterbury Fire Dept. P.O. Box 293 Canterbury, CT 06331.

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Published by Norwich Bulletin on Aug. 9, 2013.

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Clifford Gay

August 3, 2023

Mitch was a good guy, we were together for many years he is an insurance salesman he is a car salesman in fact I still have the insurance he sold me. God bless Mitch

Donna Anthony-Vantlin

September 3, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family
Deepest sympathies
Donna

Barbara + Ray Poirier

August 27, 2013

We just received the notice of Mitch's passing yesterday. We are so terribly sorry for your loss, Christine and children, Eva, brothers and all who knew and loved Mitch. What a shock. Our deepest, heartfelt condolences go out to you all.
Barbara and Ray Poirier
Mystic, CT

Donalyn Dufour

August 26, 2013

May God bless you and your family. You will be in my prayers.

August 25, 2013

We just learned the sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Poettgens (Valerie, Karl, Ben, Chris)

Donna Sylvia

August 19, 2013

To Christine and your family, you are all in my thoughts. I am truly sorry for your loss and you have my deepest sympathy.

Bob Deb Curtis & Ryan

August 15, 2013

Our condolences to Chris, the children, and all of Mitch's family and close friends. May he rest in peace.

Sincerely,
The Kinne Family

August 15, 2013

To the Bright family...we are truly sorry to hear of your loss. Mitch was a delightful person and as everyone has said, very proud of his wife and children. They were his life..May God be with you during this difficult time. Create a Cut

August 13, 2013

Christine, Evan, Connor, Ashlyn, and Mason, Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. Our hearts ache for you. Stay strong in the days ahead and know that your friends are here to support you. --Amy and Rodney Goodale

August 13, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Ethan Haass and family

J. Jacob & Bethany Miller

August 13, 2013

Mitch was always an interesting and engaging guy. I was fortunate to call him a friend. He and I shared many a conversation on politics, philosophy, and the Boston Red Sox. I'm shocked by his passing. I wish you every comfort in the slow healing process. Do not hesitate to reach out for support. May God Bless you and help you find the strength to heal.

Donna & Eric Wignall

August 12, 2013

For the Bright family, so very sorry for the loss of your son, brother, uncle, husband and father. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Maritza Boak

August 12, 2013

Dear Chris, Evan, Connor, Ashlyn and Mason: My deepest sympathy and prayers. Mitch loved all of you very much and worked hard to provide for you. We will all miss him. Please know I will never forget all of you.

Doris Gaudette

August 12, 2013

Chris my thoughts and prayers are with you and your children at this time. I was very saddened to hear of Mitch passing. when he came into the office he would always show my pictures of the kids. He was a wonderful person. May god help you and your children through this sad time.

Doris Gaudette

August 12, 2013

Chris is was so heartbreaking to hear of Mitch passing you and the children are in my thoughts and prayers. he was such a wonderful person when he came into the office he would show me pictures of the kids. God bless you and help you and the kids through this terrible time.

Michelle Thoma

August 12, 2013

Christine, Continued Thoughts & Prayers Are With You & Your Family. All The Wonderful Memories Of Mitch Will Stay With You Forever. Love The Thoma Family

Lisa Mileski

August 12, 2013

Dear Chris and Family, I am so sad and so sorry for your loss. May God give you the strength you need to make it through this difficult time in your lives. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

August 12, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Kimberly Fair-Hadley

August 12, 2013

You are in our thoughts and prayers, have peace.
The Davis Family (Melinda,Josh, and Jacob)

Ray Sulich

August 12, 2013

Mitch's passing absolutely breaks our heart. There are no words that I can think of that will truly comfort Chris and family. All I can think is that Mitch will live forever in our hearts and souls. He touched so many lives and he will be remembered and loved as a wonderful person. He is/was a very good man and he will always occupy a warm place in our hearts and memories.

August 11, 2013

Chris, thoughts and prayers to you and your children. Mitch was a wonderful man and will be missed by so many. Please know that there is love and support all around you..
Heather DeMay Bachmann, Brookfield, WI (Lisbon, CT)

Ray, Karen, Trey and Justin Sulich

August 11, 2013

Chris, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids. We are so sorry for your loss.

Holly Osella

August 11, 2013

Our family extends to you our deepest sympathies.
Paul, Holly and Amy Osella

Edward Gonsowski

August 11, 2013

Rest in Peace Mitch and my condolences to your family

Lauren Cloke

August 11, 2013

Ashlyn and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you. If you need anything you can call me.

John/Darlene Jeffords

August 11, 2013

Deepest condolences to your family -may the peace of the Lord be with you and the angels comfort your paths.

Nora Walden

August 11, 2013

Chris, may the power of prayer and the love and support of friends get you and the kids through this time.

Hillary Wagher

August 10, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with Ashlyn and her family. May God keep you strong during this difficult time.

Tina Bassett

August 10, 2013

Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to your family
The Bassetts ( Tom, Tina, Tammy, Taylor and Trevor)

Jill (St. George) Keith

August 10, 2013

Sending our deepest condolences and prayers for strength during this most difficult and confusing time. May enduring, loving memories stay forever vivid as you cherish having known this wonderful man.

david swain

August 10, 2013

Mitch, may you rest in peace, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time, David Swain, Kathy Britos-Swain and family

Tara, John, Riley, Della Dupont

August 10, 2013

Our deepest sympathies...prayers to your family

Craig Tetreault

August 9, 2013

Dear Christine; My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this difficult time. I have only fond memories of Mitch from school days and the reunions. Mitch will be truly missed. My heart goes out to the children,GOD grace and love will sustain them in the times ahead. NFA '84

Craig Tetreault

August 9, 2013

Dear Christine ; My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.Mitch will be truly missed. I have only fond memories of the days in school and reunions.My heart goes out to you and your children. Craig Tetreault originally from Canterbury behind St.Augustine Church across from Fire House.

Barbara Kasacek

August 9, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

The Kasacek Family(Tony, Barbara, Jessica & Ashley)

Nancy & the entire Waves family

August 9, 2013

Christine, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss.

Edward and Kim McCorkindale

August 9, 2013

Thoughts that lie to deep for words.

Bonnie Kenyon

August 9, 2013

I am so Sorry to hear of your Loss Christine and Children! My Prayer's and thought's are with you and your Family! Cameron Crespo's Mom Bonnie.

Laura Travers -Forman

August 9, 2013

Rest in peace Mitchell...my thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

Donna & Ed Avila

August 9, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with you all.

Amanda Bernel

August 9, 2013

My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire family. I continue to pray for you all.

Jennifer Hart

August 9, 2013

My deepest sympathies and God Bless the Bright Children and Family.

Susan Winton

August 9, 2013

My thought and prayers go out to your family.

Tracy Rondeau-LePage

August 9, 2013

Dear Chris,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I always thought you and Mitch were one of the cutest couples I knew, from many moons ago. I pray that God will give you all the strength you need to get through this. I know it's been a while, but I'm right around the corner in Lisbon. Your in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care.

August 9, 2013

To my friend Mitch, and his Family our thoughts are with you, And Mitch God speed.
Cliff Gay and Family

Lori Button

August 9, 2013

Rest in peace Mitchell...My sincere sympathy goes out to the Bright family ..

The Craig Family

August 9, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

duart / robert family

August 9, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. -

The McCool Family

August 9, 2013

God Bless the Bright Family during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Costanzo family

August 9, 2013

Our deepest sympathies to the Bright family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.

Patricia Barlow-Standeford

August 9, 2013

My deepest sympathy to Mitch and his entire family. He is in God's hands, may he rest in peace.

Kristi Brittle (WW)

August 9, 2013

Chris and family,
Words cannot take away the pain you are going through right now, but please know that my thoughts and prayers continue to go out to you during this difficult time.

Jessica Hart

August 9, 2013

I am so very sorry to hear about Mitch's passing. My fiance Andrew and I really cared for him and will miss him greatly. He was a great friend and mentor to Andrew, and was always kind to me. His sophistication, charisma, and generosity will not be forgotten and the feeling of loss from this will forever leave a hole in our hearts. Please Christine, let us know if you need anything during the time or this horrible tragedy and beyond.

Mina Parekh

August 9, 2013

i am so sorry, May god bless you and your family. God will take care of Bright family.

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