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Michael Surrell Obituary

Michael A. Surrell September 9, 1977 - August 7, 2012 BROOKLYN - Michael A. Surrell, 34 years old, died Tuesday August 7, 2012 unexpectedly in Thompson. Born in Putnam, he was the son of Ronald B. Surrell Sr. of Chicopee, MA and Margaret B. (Dart) Surrell of Canterbury. In addition to his father and mother, Mike is survived by his step-father, Emmett Shea of Canterbury, his stepmother Donna Surrell of Chicopee, MA, also his brother Ronald B. Surrell Jr. of Danielson. He leaves behind ex-wife Magen L. Surrell of Sterling; his fiancée Stephanie A. Meier of Moosup; his children, Brennan M. Surrell of Brooklyn, Alyssa B. Surrell of Brooklyn, Jenna L. Surrell of Sterling, Jayden A. Surrell of Moosup, along with several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was employed by E&C Excavating and Services in Canterbury driving tri-axle dump trucks. Mike was a wonderful and loving father to his four children. He was an avid street bike rider, enjoyed fishing, loved driving his 2000 Freightliner tri-axle dump truck and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He loved playing football and coaching his sons from the sidelines. Mike was also involved with Judo where he won the Connecticut State Championship. For all that knew him we will be saddened by the loss of Mike. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, August 13, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at Tillinghast Funeral Home, 433 Main Street, Danielson. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Central Village. Calling hours will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, August 12, 2012 from 6:00-9:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to The Savings Institute Bank and Trust, P.O. Box 8, Canterbury, CT 06331, to help with final expenses.

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Published by Norwich Bulletin on Aug. 10, 2012.

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Diane Brunsdon

August 18, 2012

Stephanie & Mikes children i cant even imagine what you all are going through. you will always be in my thoughts.I know I don't know you to well but i am here for you anytime you need.

August 17, 2012

Dear Alyssa, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. My sons loss there dad a year ago and it has been hard for them. But I told them with Gods Grace and many prayers from family and friends you will get throught the hard times. With many prayers "Keep your head up Kid" you will be just fine. Miss Tracee

Diane & Albe Brunsdon

August 16, 2012

This is such a Tragic loss to mike's whole family. my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Mike was such a good man its such a loss for all who knew him.

jennifer baylor

August 14, 2012

my prayers go out to the family...sorry for your loss...he was a good person...R.I.P. may you fly with the angels

Candice Crandall

August 13, 2012

My prayers go out to Mikes family, very sorry for this unfortunate, untimely loss... Jayden will grow to be a wonderful man, and learn the stories of his wonderful father thru his family, Stephanie I'm praying for you stay strong, I'm sorry for your loss...

jennifer dobbeck

August 12, 2012

growing up mikey was my favorite cousin. i will miss him dearly... ron and aunt maggie u r in my prayers...R.I.P mikey...

Roger and Angela Deojay Jr

August 12, 2012

A life taken far too soon. Mike it is so hard to believe you are actually gone. Few far and in between were as good of a friend as you. Even if we lost touch I knew if I needed you you were there as me to you. Our hearts and love go out to you and your family. RIP my friend until we meet again

keith phillips

August 12, 2012

have strength in him and he will have strength in you. look up to him and he shall look over you. we all need an angel to protect us. i from first hand know how close death is. i appreciate every second with my kids knowing at any time it will come. Mike will now be his children's guardian angel. I cant imagine how you are coping with such a great loss stephanie and family, but look up and ahead and he will forever hold you strong

Phyllis Dickens

August 12, 2012

To all of Mike's family. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. He will be missed

Traci Surrell

August 11, 2012

To Ronnie,Margaret,Brennan,Alyssa, Jenna,Jayden:
I am so sorry for the loss of your son and father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.

angie g

August 11, 2012

Thoughts & Prayers To His Family. You Will Be Missed A lot.

August 11, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Always
Matt and Patty Strickland

ronald surrell

August 11, 2012

mike u was my baby brother and im glad that u always showed me love and our long talks about me racing dirt bikes and ur surpport for it i remember back in da day when we was all young and we use too go and ride our bikes to hopeville pond but u will be racing central cycle club last race of year u will never be for gotton u are my baby brother

chantel claar

August 11, 2012

MIKE BEEN A LONG TIME BUT YOU WILL BE MISSED RIP. THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO ALL HIS FAMILY.

Donna Mark

August 11, 2012

I still can't believe it... Thoughts and Prayers go out to the Surrell Family... Such a Great Guy, Biggest smile no matter what.. R.I.P Mike....

heidi hoar/kettle

August 11, 2012

rip mike god bless your family you will be missed rip the hoar family

Tim Kirby

August 11, 2012

My thoughts are with your family. I'm deeply sorry for your loss.

ronald b surrell sr

August 11, 2012

My name is ronald b surrell sr i am mikes dad i would like to thank everyone from my hart for your support and being. Their for mike and his kids always remember how mike loved his famly and his freands mike always helped everone but him slef he put him last always rember to tell you famly you love them every day live is to short love you all ron

Meg Gauthier

August 11, 2012

My sympathies go out to all of Mike's loved ones, his parents, brother, fiance Stephanie, Jayden, Brennan, Alyssa, Jenna and her mother Magen at this awful time.

Mike, you were a great friend and I want to thank you for that. We didn't see each other much but you were always someone I could count on. I knew if I needed you, you would be there and you have proven so. I am glad that you got back in touch with me last week, I regret that it had been so long out of touch. RIP my friend and Ride Krazy up there with Timmy looking over everyone. We will miss you greatly.

nolan blais

August 11, 2012

He will be missed by all...god bless his family and friends.

toby malbaurn rojas

August 10, 2012

Havent seen mike in a long time. So sorry for all your losses.

Tina Brost

August 10, 2012

love u and miss u Mike.. R.I.P U will never be forgotten..

chris waite

August 10, 2012

Mike you will be missed by all of all of your friends we all will miss you but we will stay strong couse you were a stong and happy man your friend chris waite

Tina Brost- Shane Harris/ Surrell

August 10, 2012

Mike, Shane and I love u and miss u so much... U will always be in our hearts..

August 10, 2012

Mike was a good friend he will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family if there is anything you need let us know. I still cant believe he is gone. Much love to you all!
Charlie & Dianna Aday & Family

Tina Brost/ Shane Harris-Surrell

August 10, 2012

Shane and I love u very much. U were our best friend as u are also Shane's Uncle. U meant a lot to us. When we both needed someone to talk to u were always there for us. It hurts so bad that your gone. We will miss u. U will never be forgotten. R.I.P Mike Surrell. Love u always and forever..

Alice Fontaine

August 10, 2012

It hard to believe you are gone i remember your smiling face. My condolence go out to the family members of mike. I will never forget him. R.I.P. mike

ronald b surrell sr

August 10, 2012

To the best son ever i saw you growup a lot in a short time you where a great dad a man could not have a beter son then you i will aways remeber the great times we had and you will never be forgoton i will see you some day then we can pick up where we left off love you allways dad

ronald b surrell sr

August 10, 2012

Mike you are the best son a man could ever have any one that new you would say you where the best frend they could have you s a great dad we had s lot fun times you and me i will love you for ever and i will see you again you will never be forgotin love you dad

Mary Sheltra

August 10, 2012

My deepest sympathy for your loss.

August 10, 2012

RIP

August 10, 2012

I cant believe your gone, you will be truely missed, Mike. I was glad to be able to know you for the years that i have. I will always keep you and your family in my heart and prayers

Love, Bonnie Chambers

michelle jodoin

August 10, 2012

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Tommy Yates

August 10, 2012

Gonna miss ya dude! You always knew how to make people smile and you had a huge heart! R.I.P. My Friend

Stafford Bridges

August 10, 2012

True rider til the end. A fallen brother that will be missed a lot.

Anthony Surrell

August 10, 2012

I will miss you cuz, We had alot of good memories together. life wont be the same without you. you will always be in my heart, i love you

Hillary Wagher

August 10, 2012

Maggie, Alyssa, Magen, Jenna and the rest of the Surrell family,
So sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God will watch over him now.

Shawna Gonzales

August 10, 2012

Ronald and Maggie,

I am so sorry for your loss. Remember the good times and think of them often they will help to comfort you...I am so sorry

Shawna Gonzales and Melissa Weinberg

Susie Douville

August 10, 2012

Rest In Peace Mike. Your Family Now Has A Special Angel Watching Over Them. Such A Joy To Know You And Stephanie. I'll Always Remember The Toy Run We Froze Are Butts Off, But You Never Stopped Smiling. Ride On Brother ..

Susie Douville

stacy williams

August 10, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the Surrell family and friends.My prayers will be with all of you.

Kim Lott

August 10, 2012

To Aunt Maggie, Mikey's children, and fiancee: my prayers go out to all of you in this time of disbelief and sorrow. Sometimes things happen that we just can't wrap our heads around, but God is faithful to be with you through your pain. When your sadness feels overwhelming, take it to Him in prayer, he will see you through it. I am a living testimony to that.

Brian carlsen

August 10, 2012

Bro,i cant believe it was you. You would always give the shirt off your back to a friend in need we always had each others back. i hope your living it up . I kno your watching over every one r.i.p. Kidd ill see ya when its my time to go r.i.p.,cupcake (inside joke)

chris

August 10, 2012

gonna miss those days of riding our bikes together and working together

Leslie Torres

August 10, 2012

Mike u will be missed deeply. I've known u for over 14 yrs and u were there for me thru the toughest parts of my life. For that and everything u will always be in my heart. Love u big brother..give my son and Dez hugs n kisses from me up in heaven.

Jayden Surrell

August 10, 2012

i love daddy to much and i hope you are ok.i miss you!

Alyssa Surrell

August 10, 2012

I miss u dad I wil always miss u no one can every fill ur spot as a father or a best friend me and Brennan will truly miss u we love u and I am just like u I love street bikes just like u and I love to fish Im gonna be strong and I will take care of the family for u me and brennan will take care of steph don't worry about it jayden and Jenna will be okay love u dad R.I.P dad

Julie Beausiolel Allen Rivera

August 10, 2012

So sorry to here of your passing. My the Lord have blessings on your family and peace in there Hearts.

Tara Chesley

August 10, 2012

To Mikes family, fiance Stephanie, and his friends... Im so sorry for your loss, ur in my preyers!!

Beth Comeau

August 10, 2012

Mike you will be greatly missed by everyone. May you rest in peace always. You were a great friend to us. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Helen & Jody Jones

August 10, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Helena hollis

August 10, 2012

you will greatly missed cuz...I love ya.. I know your watching down on all of us...

August 10, 2012

~ MY CONDOLENCES TO THE SURRELL FAMILY.
D. LAJOIE

neil snell

August 10, 2012

R.I.P. mike I and everyone else will miss you bro. Keep on riding up there in heaven bro see you again one day

August 10, 2012

REST IN PEACE MIKE . WATCH OVER YOUR LITTLE ONES FROM UP THERE :)

Brent Ramos

August 10, 2012

Mike , there has not been many in my life who inspired me to do much more then I already have . Although I did not know you as long as many did we shared a bond of loyalty . A bond that some may have questioned from time to time but none the less one that made me look up to you . I have faith knowing with you in the promised land all of your friends and family have a much better shot of joining you in the end .
As I know it is us who suffer in this existence it brings me comfort to know you cry for us .
Till we meet again my friend.

kimberly heath

August 10, 2012

he will be dearly missed and loved.

Doris Wisniewski

August 10, 2012

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

August 10, 2012

Our sincerest sympathy on your loss. Although we don't know you personally, we have had word done on our vehicles, and purchased gas from your family for many many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Surrell Family at this very sad time.

Alice & Scott Preston

August 10, 2012

May you all find comfort in your hearts with the memories that were made with Mike while he was here with us. He will be missed by many. His presence will be seen and felt in the eyes of his children. We are glad we got to meet him and become friends.

August 10, 2012

u will be missed GREATLY rip

Brian Carlsen

August 10, 2012

I cant believe this happend to you kidd we always had each others back no matter what everyone new you was the one to turn to if they had problems and would give the shirt off your back for a friend in need. I kno you up there lookin over everyone up there. You will never be forgotten kidd r.i.p bro till we meet again

MARGARET SURRELL

August 10, 2012

MY SON , I CAN,T EXPRESS MY EMPTYNESS, YOUR LIFE WAS TAKEN ALL TOO SOON .WE SHARED A BOND A LOVE FOR LIFE AND FAMILY.I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW EVEN THOUGH SUCH A SHORT LIFE YOU HAD BECOME A WONDERFUL SON , FATHER AND FRIEND TO MANY WHO KNEW YOU. OVER THE PAST YEAR YOU HAD GROWN SO MUCH THE CHANGES YOU MADE ALL FOR YOUR FAMILY. YOUR KIDS TRUELY WILL MISS YOU AND ALL WHO KNEW YOU IN YOUR TRI-AXLE DUMP . MAY GOD GIVE US ALL THE STRENGH WE NEED IN THE TIME OF OUR LOSS MY LIFE HAS BEEN CHANGED FOREVER AGAIN LOVE AND MISS YOU BUNCHES MY BABY , HUGS AND KISSES FROM MOM AND FAMILY.

bert surrell

August 10, 2012

You were like a little brother to me. will miss ya. rest easy. uncle bert

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