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Michael Belanger Obituary
Bunk loved life to the fullest and had much to contribute to it. He was a dirt bike racer, a kayaker, a snowboarder, a sky diver, a great fisherman, and a guitar player for his "Rubberband". Most of all he was a beloved friend with a huge heart. Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing and loving Bunk was very privileged. He will be deeply missed but forever in our hearts.
His memorial "celebration of life" will be held Sun., July 13 in Jackman Funeral Home 12 Spring St., Whitinsville. Calling hours will be from 3 to 8 p.m. and a service will be held at 8 p.m. Donations may be made to Michael "Bunk" Memorial Fund, C/O Webster Credit Union, 1298 Providence Rd., Whitinsville, MA 01588.
www.jackmanfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Belanger
August 3, 2009
I promise we will NEVER forget you. I will continue to mention your name every day so that you may live forever in our memories. You were one of the best friends that we ever had. Please look in on us from time to time and we will visit you often at your pond. We love you, until we meet again...Nick, Jen, Rylee, and Kaycee xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
July 21, 2009
Forever missing you
July 6, 2009
I still remember everyhing like it was yesterday when i got that phone call, we still miss you and love you just as much as we did a year ago,and still proud to call you my friend and even more proud to call you my brother I love you and miss more everyday.
Heather
July 4, 2009
This will be the last time I enter in this book.Today makes a year of sorrow and sadness since you were taken from us. My heart is heavy, time has not eased the pain. I speak your name in kindness everyday Michael. I'm so thankful that you were my Son and I have wonderful memories of you. Please tell God to hold my hand a little tighter so I will always know in my heart that you are safe. We will be together again and you will be loved and missed UNTIL.................MOM
STILL TOGETHER...STILL LOVING YOU SO BAD
LLB--MAC
July 3, 2009
STILL TOGETHER...STILL LOVING YOU...
July 2, 2009
Michael,
It is July the 2nd and soon I will no longer be able to say "Last year at this time Michael and I were...." That is a whole new sadness for me..I wonder when I will stop looking for your truck or checking my phone to see if you sent me a txt. Love and miss you still...so bad
Jen
June 30, 2009
Hi Buddy, it's been a while since I wrote you, but believe me not a day goes by that I don't think of you. It seems near impossible that it has been almost 1 year since we lost you. I heard one of your favorites on the radio today with Rylee and Kaycee and Rylee thought of you right away. "You get a line, I'll get a pole and we'll go fishin in a crawfish hole. Five card poker on Saturday night church on Sunday mornin'. " The 4th of July will never be the same for us, as it probably won't for anyone who loves you and I know you've been watching over us. Your presence is still so strong everywhere we go a part of you is with us. I love and miss you so much Bunky.
June 4, 2009
11 months today and it still hurts just as much. Miss you My Son. Keep shining. I love you. Until.......MOM
Heather
May 28, 2009
It's been almost 11 months now and I remember everything like it was just yesterday and it still hurts me everyday.
I will see you again someday, I love you!!!
May 15, 2009
Buddy its coming up one year and nothings change for me, your always on my mind.I LOVE YOU Linda
May 10, 2009
It's Mother's Day my son...My first one without you. I miss you so much,your smile, your laugh, your pearly whites,and your blue as the sky eyes. My heart aches Michael every day. I love you so. Until...........MOM
Heather
May 8, 2009
I LOVE YOU! MICHAEL
May 3, 2009
My Son,
Another day, another thought, another memory.
May 1, 2009
Michael, Michael,
You are always on my mind Honey. Not a day goes by that you aren't there. I can sometimes feel you.
I'll love you for always, and miss you till we're once again united.
MOM
April 12, 2009
Happy Easter My Son,
You will be sadly missed today at our family dinner at Wrights. We will hold our glasses up high to give a toast in your memory . I love you Michael Belanger and always will. Until...........Mom
April 7, 2009
I miss you so BAD
I love you Heather
April 4, 2009
To Michael's Family,
I am a friend of Mike's from long ago and have just received news of his passing. No words can describe my sorrow for your loss and the loss of all those who new him. I know that Mike's star shines bright in the sky.
April 4, 2009
Michael My Son,
Nine months ago today you were taken from us. How ironic...The time it takes for a mother to carry and nurture a child in her womb, to bring into this world.
I think of you and say your name in love everyday. I will for the rest of my life.
You were a son to be proud of Michael, and indeed I was.
I'll love you always Michael Belanger. Until.......
MOM
March 4, 2009
Michael My Son,
8 months today since your untimely death. There has not been one day that has gone by where I haven't spoken your name in kind words and love.In my heart there is a hollow spot that will never heal. I miss you so my Son. Rest in Peace.
Until.................
February 14, 2009
Happy Valentine's Day My Son.
Until...........................
February 8, 2009
Hey Honey.......A clear, crisp, starry night.Ray & I just came back from walking the bike trail, and you were with us all the way. You were shining SO bright tonight I could feel your presence. I yelled to you, I'm sure you heard me....I miss you so dearly my Son. Love you always. Until..................
Michelle, Trevor and Camron
January 28, 2009
Bunky my friend....
Just a quick little entry to tell ya how much your still missed... I'm sure you already know when your name is mentioned so often by so many.... Or when we look to the sky at night and see your shining star, SO bright every night! Your enthusiasm in everything you did will stay with me and the boys forever. We spent lots of time together before your untimely death, and I'm grateful for that. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers my friend and just wanted to write that to you.. Lots of love forever!
January 25, 2009
Michael My Son,
Just felt the need this morning to say Hi.Every Every day you are on my mind and in my heart. I would do anything Michael to have you back here. You are so sadly missed by so many.A Mother's love for her son is so special, and I know you can feel it. God Speed Michael Belanger. I love you. Until...........
January 9, 2009
Baby,
Linda and I are sitting here reminiscing (because thats what we do) about all of the great times we have shared together. We miss you everyday forever..We will never not want you!!! So Bad....hugs and kisses
Love Magnet and Auntie La La
January 4, 2009
Michael My Son,
Youv'e been gone from my life for 6 months.I still can't accept that.My heart hurts as much now as it did 184 days ago, when I got the tragic news. I'm really having a hard time with this,Michael. I never got to say good-bye to you.I miss you with every breath I take.You are always in my thoughts.
Shine bright for me my shining star. I love you.
Until......................
Wendy
January 1, 2009
Happy New Year Mike!
December 31, 2008
Michael my Son,
This will be the last time this year that I write to tell you how much I Love You, and how much I miss you. It's New Years Eve my Son, and I'm so saddened that you're not here to celebrate with your friends to bring in 2009. I'm sure everyone will toast to you and talk of their memories of you. Rest in Peace my Son......I love & miss you with every breath I take..... HAPPY NEW YEAR.
Until................................
Your always on my mind Linda
December 26, 2008
Mike
MERRY CHRISTMAS
2008
We miss you and love you with all our hearts. Cori, Sean, and kids
December 24, 2008
Merry Christmas!!! The ornament your mom gave us with your picture was the first to go on our tree. It is hung right under the star. The kids said that was the perfect place for it. They had alot of fun decorating the tree this year. I am having a hard time getting into the christmas spirit this year. Missing all of you guys that can't be here with us and with my mom being in a nursing home. She isn't doing so good, so when she gets there make sure you keep her company and show her the ropes. O.K. We miss you every single day and even more today. We will have a toast to you and keep you in our thoughts and hearts.
December 24, 2008
A Mother's love for her Son
Born September 14, 1971.
No qualms in my mind,
Michael was your name.
Such an angelic name to claim.
A beautiful, bouncing baby boy
You filled my heart with pride & joy.
I was so very proud of all the things
you'd done
All the races you were in, and all the
times you won.
You meant so much to so many,
You had so much life to share.
God took you away from me
I didn't think that fair.
I didn't want you to leave
I never thought you'd be called to go.
I now only have your memories
And that hurts my heart so.
You are my shining star up in the sky so bright
I know it's you Michael, I feel you every night.
If only I could hug you and hear you one more time,
I know that you would say to me
"believe me Mom, I'm fine
I will look down upon you from the stars above,
when you see me shing I know you'll feel my love."
Michael I will miss you always
You took a piece of my heart.
I am grateful for a Son like you,
I loved you from the start.
MERRY CHRISTMAS SWEETHEART.
Until...................
December 23, 2008
Hey Michael,
Only 2 days before Christmas, an there are still many days I just can't believe this is true...Your kayak ornament was the first to go on my tree, I think of you everyday and hope that your family finds peace, may god bless you all. Thank you for the visits in my dreams that means the world to me...I will look for you in the next life! xoxoxo
Love You Forever Linda
December 22, 2008
Merry Chistmas Buddy
There's not one day since you left I don't think about you, I'm having a beer ,a butt and always a tear for you. Fly with santa buddy.
December 20, 2008
Michael,
We are in the middle of our first big snow storm this year and I know you would love it...Christmas is almost here and it is bitter sweet..Molly still talks about you everyday and I know she misses you, just like the rest of us!!! I think about you all of the time , everything seems to remind me of you some things make me smile and some make me cry....love always, Merry Christmas!!!
December 7, 2008
Last night there was a candle light vigil at "The Angel Of Hope". Very inspiring. Your friends and family were there. You were there.The air was crisp , the sky was clear, and you were shining . I miss you my Son, there isn't anything I wouldn't do, to have you back . Until........MOM
December 4, 2008
5 months ago today Sweetheart, that you were taken from us. It's still so hard to believe I'll never see you again. It hurts my heart to know that. Michael, You are so missed..You had NO idea the impact you had on people while you were here. So so many people loved you. I still look to the sky every night, to see my shining star, most nights you are there. It gives me comfort to know you are looking down at me.
With my love to you......Until
MOM
Lisa Diotte
November 27, 2008
To Mikes friends and family,
Just wishing you all love, strength, and prayers this holiday season.Mike will be with you in everything that you do, every smile ,every toast,every celebration,every small moment of gratitude and happiness. He'll never leave. God bless you all and may you find your strength in each other.
Sincerley, Lisa
November 26, 2008
MICHAEL
The holidays are now here, and they'll be hard to get through with out you, mind and body. Your spirit will be with many people that loved you.At our Thanksgiving table I will give a toast in your honor. 36 wonderful years of memories. I speak your name with love everyday. Michael my son, you are loved and missed by many. MOM
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
We miss you and love you with all our hearts, Cori
November 22, 2008
Well it is 7:30 a.m. on Saturday and Layne has not stopped talking about you since he woke up. I am wondering if he had a dream about you. He wrote you a letter and put it in the mailbox for the mialman to send off to heaven. It said he misses you and loves you and he wishes he could give you a big hug right now. He really does miss you soooo bad. We talk about you eveyday and we have pictures on the refrigerator that they look at all the time. Their 5th birthday is coming up and this will be the first birthday party without you. You will be in our hearts tho. We miss you so bad....
November 15, 2008
Michael my Son,
I know you can hear me when I speak to you every day.I just want to tell you one more time, how much you are loved & missed. I want to THANK YOU for all that you were, and all that you are now. I have no regrets. And I'm so glad that we had such a wonderful Mother -Son relationship. I'm proud of everything that you accomplished in your life, and wish you could have had 36 more years to do even more.You left alot of memories behind with so many people. We will speak of you with kind words forever.
I love you and miss you with everything that I have to give.
MOM
November 14, 2008
Hey buddy, so Nick came home empty handed, but I'm sure you already know that. I think just being there and knowing that you should have been there with him in body was really tough for him. Your apartment is almost empty, you always said that if we ever moved out you were going to take it. There was definately a presence in our bedroom last night, it literally took my breath away. I hope it was you old friend. God, I miss you so much! Will this emptiness ever go away?
November 11, 2008
Mike I miss you so much and I need you to know that no matter what...I am not mad. I hope that you can feel all the love that is here on this earth for you...it is overflowing from everyone that knew you and it makes me smile inside to know the happiness you brought to so many. I am thankful for everyday that you have been in my life. Love always
Linda
November 4, 2008
Hey Buddy
I think about you every day and I always will. Nov 7 Maggie, Mike,and I are going to see a medium, I will pray that you will be there to send me a sign, I need something from you so I can rest. I LOVE YOU
Raquel
November 1, 2008
El dia de los muertos! You are in my thoughts every minute of every day!
Love ya
Jen
October 22, 2008
I was thinking of you today. Rylee has been asking about you alot lately. She said she had a dream about you the other night. No one will ever take your place in our hearts. Nick is leaving for the hunting trip you guys were supposed to on together soon. I told him that you would still be there. It won't be the same for him without you. I don't think anything will ever be the same for him. Everything he does reminds him of you. We miss you so much!!! xoxo
October 20, 2008
Tonight's the night for shooting stars.........Once it gets dark enough, Ray & I are going outside.I just know you'll be there sending one down to me. Michael, I will grab on to it, hold it close to my heart and cherish it forever. Honey I miss you more everyday. I love you.
Until............MOM
Heather
October 20, 2008
Wish you were here !!
Miss you, Love you
Cori and Sean
October 18, 2008
Miss you more and more everyday...
(((hugs)))
Michelle Gallagher
October 14, 2008
Hey Bunk.... I was thinking of you today so I figured I'd write something to you. I entered a poem of comfort and peace for you, family and friends to read but it never went thru. I hope this does and I hope you know how much I think of you and just wish none of this happened and see you drive by me in your truck and give me that big smile. I often find myself thinking of you and all the crazy things you've done. Your life was cut too short and there's still that empty feeling in town with you not in it... You will always be in my thoughts and prayers forever my friend. Rest in peace.....
October 10, 2008
Michael My Son, My Shining Star.....
Another week goes by, it has now been 14 of them. I miss you more & more every day. You are in my thoughts and my heart every minute of every day. I love you with all that I have,my son. Until..............MOM
Heather
October 8, 2008
Mike-
I love you, I miss you and I think about you everyday
Jen
September 30, 2008
We're moving, and I feel like we're leaving you behind. We had so many good times in that apartment. Horseshoes, fishing, hunting, cookouts, and fires. I feel like a part of you is still there and I'm afraid once we leave there, those warm memories that we shared there will stay behind. I hope that you will always be with us, no matter where we go. We miss you so much...everyday!!! xoxo
September 29, 2008
Time passes.....The hurt is still so strong.I miss you so much my son.I think of you every day and speak your name. I will forever.
Love u dearly. I will forever.
MOM
September 24, 2008
Mike...
MISS YOU MORE EVERYDAY
Love Kel
September 18, 2008
It's Mom again...........I wanted to tell you, that I was really close to you Tues night. I was atop of Cadilac Mt. in Maine, and the stars were so close I felt like I could touch them.I know you already know this, YOU were there, I could feel you.
I also want to tell you that flowers were tossed, along with a prayer, into a few more of your kayaked rivers. The Penobscott, Kennebec, Saco, and Dead. Now I have to finish my mission by going to the Conn. rivers. In time I'll get all of them.IN YOUR MEMORY.
Keep shining for me. Love is forever my Son.
Heather
September 15, 2008
Mike-
Happy Birthday!!
I had my first dream about you the other night, It was awesome, Then i woke up but I woke up with a big smile on my face. I think about you everyday, and everyday it hurts even more I just wish you would walk through my front door one more time so i could tell you that i love you and to see Caitlin, Brooke and Leah's face light up when their one and only uncle Mike walked through the door.
WE LOVE YOU and MISS YOU SO MUCH.
Tina Lecour
September 14, 2008
Michael, I just wanted to say Happy Birthday! Today everyone close to you went to Wrights Chicken Farm to celebrate your special day. I wanted to be there so bad but I just couldn't due to my illness. I thought of you all day today. I still ask God why he took you so soon. I wonder why did he take someone so young and full of zest who had a promising future to look forward to, but yet he keeps someone like myself who's sick every day of her life here to suffer. Sometimes it just dosen't make sense to me. I think it's a test of faith.Everyday we keep thinking your truck will pull into the driveway and we'll see your smiling face one more time. Logically we know that won't happen but we can still dream can't we? Everytime we see a blue truck our hearts still skip a beat just for that second but then reality tells us no it can't be. Our hearts sink and we take a deep breath in the moment of silence. I know your in a better place and the lord has taken you home but it still hurts. We miss you so much. Our home is definitly alot lonelier without you in it. We'll never forget you and you'll forever be in our hearts. Happy Birthday MIchael
LOVE TEEN
PS. Last night we were watching a
Mel Gibson movie and it reminded me of you. I always told Scott you could have been Mel's brother. It's those baby blues!
wendy turner
September 14, 2008
Happy Birthday Mike!! Thinking of you always.
Love you with all our hearts. Cori, Sean, and kids
September 14, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
We miss you so bad...
September 14, 2008
September 14, 1971 . You were born. My son.You would have been 37 today. Happy Birthday my shining star. My words can't express the emptiness I have inside me. I love you and miss you so dearly.Keep shining brightly for me.
MOM
Amanda Yacino
September 12, 2008
To all of Bunky's family! I am so sorry for all the pain you all have been in. I deffinately know what you all are feeling I wish I could tell you everything would be ok and would get better... but I would be lying... Bunky and my father were great friends and when my dad passed away I thought I was just going to fall apart...but Mike came over to me and said that my dad was ok now and that everything would be ok and he would be there if i needed him. Mike made me feel sooo much better about the whole situation! and that is always what Bunk did no matter what kind of day he was having he always had the time to make someone laugh or make someone feel better! He was a wonderful guy and a wonderful friend to so many!
To Shirley, Heather, Brook, Caitlin, Leah, Raquel, Maggie, and the rest of the family and friends!! I miss bunk alot but just know that he is up there looking down on all of you and making sure everyone is safe! He loved you all very much! His family meant THE WORLD to him!
I will never forget walking in to Dad and Bunks apartment and seeing all the pictures covering his fridge... pictures of all his family and of maggie and his friends.. he was very loved and he loved so many! If any of you need anything do not hesitate to ask!!
RIP BUNK ... you may be gone but you will deffinately never be forgotten!!!
September 10, 2008
It still doesn't seem real. Mike was so full of life, and so kind. Made the best of everything and loved everyone. Wore a big smile all the time. Would try to make you laugh...even when it's not always appropriate, but needed. He was compassionate about life and the people in it that he loved. He was silly, and often a little crazy. This is the Mike that I KNEW.
He is missed dearly.
To His Family, please know..He will never be forgotten.
RIP my Friend.......
September 5, 2008
Michael, My Darling Son,
2 months and 1 day have gone by and I miss you more and more each day. Your friends got together the other day, and cleared a spot and poured a cement pad down at the pond at Pine Tree. I got you a beautiful granite bench, engraved in your memory, and that's where it is going. We'll be able to sit in peace and talk to you.
I have a shining star around my neck with some of your ashes in it, so you'll always be near me. It gives me comfort.
I ask every day Why???You were needed here with us.You are missed so dearly my Son , my words cannot tell .I try to understand, but my heart won't let me . Be safe, be at peace and shine brightly for me. I love you...........MOM
We miss you and love you with all our hearts, Cori, Sean, and kids
September 4, 2008
Mike,
I can't believe it has been two months. We miss you so bad. We watched some home vidoes the other day and you were in the first three we watched. It was awesome to see you again and hear your voice. You were playing the guitar, playing with the kids, and arguing with Crawford about the weather. We are so lucky to have so many great memories of you, but I feel like we got jipped one last one. We were waiting for you to show up at the campgroung. The kids couldn't wait for you to get there, and then we got the dreaded phone call. Those words still go through my head. It will never be the same. We will think about you and miss you every single day. I can't wait to sit on your bench and watch the kids learn how to ice skate this winter.
Jen
September 3, 2008
We celebrated little Kaycee's 1st birthday this weekend. I can't believe she's a year old already, and your little Rylee started her first day of Kindergarten today! She got off to a tough start but I think she will be ok. You are still so missed my friend...there's not a day that goes by we don't think of you.
Heather Burns
August 27, 2008
Bunky,
I talked to you last night. Were you there? We are really having a tough time right now and could use our "guardian angel." I hope you heard me and will help us through this difficult time. We all really miss you and wish there was a way to get you back, even if just for a moment to say the things we never said. We will always miss you and always love you and I know you will always hold a special place in my heart. We love you forever! Heather, Phil & Natalee XOXO
August 24, 2008
Michael My Son,
We had our first family gathering yesterday, without you. I really had a hard time knowing you weren't going to be present in body. Your memory was definately here, but it wasn't the same. No bright as the sky blue eyes, no contagious laugh, no Uncle Michael for the kids to play with, no Michael for me to hear say Love you Mom.Oh Honey I miss you so much, my heart is heavy. Twinkle bright for me my shining star. I Love you.
Mom
August 22, 2008
Michael My Son,
Once again, I have the need to pour my heart out and tell you how much you are loved and missed. Not a day goes by that you are not in my thoughts. I speak to you every day,I hope you don't think that is silly.Some day , maybe when I'm strong enough, you'll speak back to me. That way, I'll have closure.
A beautiful park, "Angles of Hope" opened in Uxbridge last week. A park where parents can go to grieve their children.Your Dad had a stone engraved and placed in Memory of you. Michael it's beautiful there. Beautiful, like the son I hold in my heart. I love you my shining star. Always shine bright for me.
MOM
Heather
August 19, 2008
Mike-
Everyday I ask myself why did this have to happen to you, Why did you leave us so soon. ( it's not fare)
Why did god take you when you were so happy and full of life. My heart hurts more everyday that goes by and there is not a day that I don't think of you or say your name. I am very proud to call you my brother. I miss you so bad, I love you mike.
Love Always Heather
August 13, 2008
You never said "Im leaving" You never said said goodbye. You were gone before I knew it, and only god knows why. A million times I needed you, A million times I cried. If love alone could save you, You never would have died. In life I loved you dearly, In death I love you still. In my heart you hold a place that no one could ever fill. It broke my heart to lose you, but you didnt go alone for part of me went with you, the day god took you home.
miss you so bad,
Maggie
Heather & Pat Mawn
August 12, 2008
An Old Irish Blessing
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
August 12, 2008
Michael, Michael, My Son, I miss you soooooo much. My heart aches just as much today as it did 5 1/2 weeks ago. I don't know how it will ever stop.I have some of your clothes, and I get comfort from their scent. It's of you. But I need more. I need to see your smile, I need to hear you laugh, I need to have you call me, I need to know that you"re looking down at us, hearing how many times your name is spoken every day. So many people love you Michael.I'm proud that you are my son, and I had you to love for 36 short years. Rest in Peace my Shining Star. You'll forever be in my heart. I love you. MOM
August 12, 2008
Its been 40 days...I hope and pray everyday too that it will get better...it isn't any better than day 1, and I don't know how it will ever be. Thank you for keeping all of us in your prayers
Raquel
Jen
August 12, 2008
To Bunk's family and Maggie,
I visit this guestbook almost everyday, hoping and praying that somehow the ache in your hearts is getting better with time. I think about him everyday, and wish that he was here with us. I know some how he is, and if I close my eyes I can see him smile with those big blue eyes and even hear his laugh. It still isn't enough. I still miss him so much. He was only a part of our lives for a short 5 years and he made such a huge imact on our hearts. I can't imagine the void you all must feel...I so badly wish there was something I could do. I will continue to pray for you all, everyday.
LOVE YOU BUNK, MISS YOU SO BAD!!
Michelle Gallagher
August 12, 2008
Bunkster,
I've been thinking about you so much since that fateful day.... It makes me look at life so differently now. You really can be here today and gone tomorrow. I can only believe God takes the good away because we are needed somewhere else and when that time comes for each and every one of us we need to be ready. I know in my heart you were ready and now your shining down on us all saying that it's okay and your okay. I'll hold you as a dear friend in my heart forever and will miss seeing your beautiful smile. To all of your family members and close friends - your in my thoughts and prayers always..... Michelle
Sherry Belanger
August 7, 2008
Shirley and Bunk Maggie and all your family I just wanted to drop you a little note today because I had a tugging at my heart that said let them know I love you and think of you always....I to look up to see Mikes star....I love you all god bless you Mike you are so missed
Heather
August 6, 2008
I miss you so BAD!!!!!!!!!!
Lori Potter
August 6, 2008
Riding the Waves
Loss is like being stranded in the ocean feeling alone and serperated from others and life as usual . Riding the waves that can seem to keep us down and feeling like we are drowning but we surface for the next one to come. Then there are times of calm and inner peace with reflection of goodness. With time the waves decrease in strength and frequence but never totally dimish. Times where they sneak up on you and hold you under. The best thing to do is allow yourself to ride out the storms and enjoy the calm wakes that follow. Just remember there are others out there with you like family and friends that when you all unite and hold on to each other during the storms and sharing the calm makes it all that much either. But for the most part we all have our own journies out there in the big blue ocean and eventually you see the dove with the olive branch and know that we are done with our journey on the water and slowly adapt to living on land Not to say that we will never feel the waves come but begin to stand up to then and can feel refreshed in knowing that we will always remember.
Ash
August 5, 2008
Mike,
Im going on a saco trip this weekend....im sure i will be thinking about you the whole time. you should make an appearance :) I miss you so much. see you on the river!!!!
love you so much <3
Love u so bad, Maggie
August 5, 2008
Michael,
People keep telling me it will get better with time, well it has been a month and I am still waiting for it to get better, for me it seems worse, I find myself sadder and sadder. I miss you so bad and I want what everyone else wants....I want you back....
I will love you and miss you and think about you everyday for the rest of my life....I PROMISE!!!!
Always yours, Maggie
~brooke~
August 4, 2008
Uncle mike-
i see your beautiful star shining so bright everynight. It makes me feel sem-I happy inside to know that your there for everyone to see. You shine so bright. Its like you were ment to be a star. For you everything may fall right into place but for us thing maybe falling apart because we dont get to see you but you can still see us. I want to be able to kyake with you, i want to be able to go to the drive-in again with you, i want to be able to go fishing with you. I want to see another one of your races. I want to be able to do everything that you did and everything that you wanted to do, but the one thing i want is for you to be there doing all of those things with me. I need you to be by my side through everything and every little moment.
If you were here everything would be PERFECT. if i could here your voice everything would be awsome, if i could see you smile everything would make me happy, if i could have a hug everything would fall right into place and all my problems would wash away. And if i could look into your eyes again i would just melt into your arms and never let you go. My heart would be filled with pride and joy again!!
I LOVE YOU sooooo much its beyond belif. i love you so bad and i just want you here with me again!! XOXOXOXOX-4 ever!!!!! MISS you
August 1, 2008
It has been 4 weeks today since you left us, Michael it's so hard to believe I'll never see your smile, or hear your voice again. I miss you so much.The hole in my heart will never mend, a part of me is gone. I go out every night to look to the sky. Not with my eyes, but with my heart. You shine so bright. Sometimes you even twinkle. I know you are safe, my dearest Son.Sweet dreams my shining star. Love you . MOM
~brooke~
August 1, 2008
Uncle mike-
i agree with kayla, i wont 4get those times @ kaylas house everytime ur truck pulled up i would look out the window and be like OMG uncle mike<333 run out and give u a hug. it was everynight i slept there. Things wont be the same anymore. I miss you soo much. Things arnt getting better there getting worse cause your missed more and more each and every day. It stinks big. But im goning to try and act like your still here with me. But i still feel that emptyness inside of me. i miss you terribly.! love u 4-every and always !!<3333333333333
kayla stuczynski
July 30, 2008
bunky,
i miss you soo bad i wish the nights at maggies next to the campfire making smores with her and the kids was here again. Listening to you play that little guitar made us all put a smile on our faces. watching you race yout dirtbike was a blast and of course befor we left you came in first place. the nights brooke slept over my house i will never forget running outside with her saying "uncle mike" well i miss you soo bad!!! r.i.p bunky.
Jen
July 28, 2008
Nick and I went to the Country Music Festival Saturday, I thought of you so many times...you would have loved it. I know somehow you were there with us. Miss you everyday!!!xoxo
~Brooke~
July 23, 2008
Uncle Mike,
I just cant believe it has been so long, i dont want to go on living without u in my life. i havnt been able to sleep right, im always waking up in the middle of the night tossing and turning.i just wish i could see your wounderful smile again, ur beautiful blue eyes and feel ur arms wrap around me and give me a HUGE bar hug one more time. I NEED U!!!..i love u soo much my life is like a black abiss with out you. I want you back! cant wait untill we reunite! I LOVE U MORE THAN ANYTHING!!!
Jaime Gonynor (Boutiette)
July 22, 2008
Bunk,
It's been awile since I've seen you but I will never forget that smile. You will be sadly missed. It really does seem like only the good die young. Till we meet again.
July 21, 2008
"When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight."
MICHAEL MOWRY
July 18, 2008
TO MOM AND FAMILY, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, NORTHBRIDGE HAS LOST ANOTHER SON!
Linda Burbank
July 18, 2008
Two weeks today and having you gone isn't any easier for me.
I wake up the same time every night between 1 - 1:30am and lie awake for hours, In my mind i'm convinced that thats the time you left us.
I really don't know what to think or do, I have all the memories, pictures and some of your belongings but I am so weak, My pain is sucking the life out of me, Michael please make it stop I never lost a best friend before and I'll never have a best friend like you again. I've been with you since the day you were born and don't no how to let you go. I will love you for the rest of my life, This will be my last entry it's to hard to continue reading about all the love that people have for you and you for them. Michael I loved you your whole life and for me it's time to start healing.
Rest In Peace
Michael Brandon Belanger
Love Auntie Linda 7-4-08
July 17, 2008
My Darling Son,
Today was an adventure, Ray & I went to Charlemont to toss flowers & a prayer in the Deerfield River. Yesterday we tossed some in the Blackstone, over where the rapids are in Millbury. Hopefully, in time, I will get to every river you ever kayaked and toss flowers in, in your memory. Please keep shining bright for me, I go out every evening, and you've been there. I can feel you. I love & miss you terribly, and would give anything for one more day.
MOM
Heather
July 17, 2008
Bunky,
Last night Phil, Natalee, and I were outside having some dinner. We were just talking about how our day was. Natalee was sitting in her high chair next to us with her bottle and she made this excited sound and pointed up to the sky. We both looked over at her and I asked her what she was looking at. She pointed to this one little star (the only one in the sky) almost directly above our house. I said the star is pretty isn't it? And she laughed and pointed again, almost like she was trying to tell us something. We couldn't help but think that it was you watching over us. I hope it was and i hope you are there watching over us for many nights to come. I hope that every night when i look up to the sky i see your star and I can feel comfort to know that you are there. Please watch over the girls (Rylee, Kaycee, and Natalee) and keep them safe.
It still doesn't seem real that you will never yell at Phil again for cleaning the pool wrong, or that I will never see your truck pull up to my sister's house and see Rylee's face light up to know that Bunky's here!!!!!! You are the first close friend that I have ever lost and my heart still hurts and i still can't imagine life without you in it.
We will always love you and always keep you in our hearts our dear friend.
Lori Potter
July 16, 2008
Mikey, (out-law : )
I know you are so proud and you were the one giving the strength to your family and friends as we gathered together in sharing our memories and the heart-ache we all feel. The photos brought back sweet moments to everyone and made us laugh and made us cry. You were deemed to be a shining star and now thats what you are. Shine brightly down on us like the smile that you always wore.
I thank God for giving me a chance to know you and to share what precious time we had. I feel privileged to call you my brother in-law but mostly that I could call you a friend.
I miss you like crazy
xoxo Lori
Jen
July 16, 2008
Was that you Jada was barking at yesterday? At first I was scared because I didn't see anyone around and then I thought maybe it was you. I think about you everyday, and I wonder if you'll ever know how much you meant to us. My daughters loved you so much. Especially Rylee. I don't know if Nick will ever be the same...he cherished your friendship and I know that he always will. Stay close to us Bunky, your missed so badly by all of us you left behind. I just wish I could understand. Love you buddy!!!
MOM
July 16, 2008
Yesterday was an extremely hard day, We went to your house, Me , Maggie, Bunk Sr., James, Raquel, Heather,& Linda, to start bringing some of your things to our houses . Michael, your presence was so strong, it was as though you were helping us . Guiding us, letting us know it was o.k. Keep shining bright in the night sky, my son. Ray & I go out every night to wave to you, in hopes you are looking down on us, smiling. You are missed terribly. Rest in peace.
July 15, 2008
To all Mike's family & friends
Bunk was such a great guy, whose sparkling eyes and smile could light up a room, and was taken from us way too soon. Let his lively spirit and love for life live on in each of you, to help you through this difficult time.
July 15, 2008
A Mother's Prayer
>
> *Just for this morning, I am going to step over the laundry, and pick you
up
> and take you to the park to play.
>
> *Just for this morning, I will leave the dishes in the sink, and let you
> teach me how to put that puzzle of yours together.
>
> *Just for this afternoon, I will unplug the telephone and keep the
computer
> off, and sit with you in the backyard and blow bubbles.
>
> *Just for this afternoon, I will not yell once, not even a tiny grumble
when
> you scream and whine for the ice cream truck and I will buy you one if he
> comes by.
>
> *Just for this afternoon, I won't worry about going to be when you grow
up,
> or second guess I have made where you are concerned
>
> Just for this afternoon, I will let you help me bake cookies and I won't
> stand over you trying to fix them.
>
> *Just for this afternoon, I will take us to McDonald's and buy us both a
> Happy Meal so you can have both toys
>
> >*Just for this evening, I will hold you in my arms and tell you a story
> >about how you were born and how much I love you.<
>
> Just for this evening, I will let you splash in>the tub and>
> >*Just for this evening, I will let you stay up late while we sit on the
> >porch and count all the stars
>
> *Just for this evening, I will snuggle beside you for hours and miss my
> favorite TV shows.
>
> >*Just for this evening when I run my fingerthrough your hair as you
pray, I
> >will simply be grateful that God has given me the greatest gift ever
given.
>
> *I will think about the mothers And fathers who are searching for their
> missing children, the mothers and fathers who are visiting their
children's
> graves instead of their bedrooms, and mothers and fathers who are in
> hospital rooms watching
> their children suffer senselessly, and screaming inside that they can't
> handle it anymore.
>
> *And when I kiss you good night I will hold you a little tighter a little
> longer. It is then, that I will thank God for you, and ask Him for
nothing,
> except one more day............
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July 14, 2008
uncle mike...you were more than just an uncle to me, your were my best freind. i dont understand this.
michael was always smiling and in a good mood, everyone liked him. including me, he was the greatest uncle, freind or even person to have around. he was straight up though, never brought drama, he lived his life to the fullest, everything he did was awesome. ever since i was little I looked up to him, and even at an older age i still do. everytime we went riding together or went camping or whenever he just dropped by I cherished it.
weeks ago me and my freinds and uncle mike and beaver, went to upper state new york, we went riding, camping by the river, ate breakfast at chet's, and mike caught two fish off the river, it was the most fun I've had in years. when we were leaving we stopped at an intersection and said bye before we parted directions. that was the last i saw of him.
on 7/4/08 i was having a great time with my family, until my phone rang, i looked at it, it said "bunkie" and i thought "awesome it uncle mike!"
i thought wrong. i picked up the phone and said "dude! whatsup!?"
heather was on his phone i soon found, asking for my dad, i gave the phone to him in confusion, then i heard the bad news.
i didnt cry, i didnt think i didnt do anything that night. I couldnt, my body was in complete shock i didnt know what to do, say or think. it just didnt seem real.
a week past and it started to hit me, friday the week after his passing I coudnt control myself, i broke down in the front lawn. alone. i remembered his mother saying about a similer experience one night, she looked up, only one star in the sky, her shining star, michael.
so when i continued my grief, i looked up
only one star. one dam star in the sky, i knew it was him.
my brother, my captain, my freind.
you fell so fast, but let us hope your passing was a sweet silence and remember you as long as life can go. until we finally meet again my freind.
rest in peace, let god make you home.
7/14/08
11:40 PM
Christian LeCour
# 179
with a dream comes a revolution.
Becky
July 14, 2008
Raquel,
know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I can't begin to imagine your pain, please know I am here for you if you need anything.
"Those we hold in our arms for a short time remain in our hearts for a lifetime".
Paul and Beth Lachapelle
July 14, 2008
Bunk was a big part of the Lachapelle family. He was a good friend to John . He had a wonderful spirit about him. He was always smiling and had that devilish twinkle in those big blue eyes ,kinda like he was up to something. Most times I think they were up to something.
To all of Bunk's loved ones, our hearts go out to you. Please know that we are thinking of you and hoping that your memories can bring you comfort and peace.
brenda wilcox
July 14, 2008
Bunk,
When I think of you I have to smile because I instantly think of that permanant smile you always had on your sweet face. You've given a lot of signs that your watching over everyone in your family and your friends. Its great comfort to know your at peace in heaven . Give Steve a hug for me. We miss you so much. We'll all keep looking or you , that one bright star in the sky.
Love, Brenda
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