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2002
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2023
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Michael Nye-Madden Obituary
Michael loved to cook, especially experimenting with new tastes and flavors. He played soccer, basketball and lacrosse in high school, and also liked to skateboard and work out. He loved music, and always had a flair for style. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, grandson, and friend. He adored his niece, Phaydra Nugent, and she equally adored her Uncle Mike.
Michael is predeceased by grandparents Suzanne Madden, Richard Nye, Marilyn Nye, and Charles Burdick. He is survived by siblings Lanse Nye-Madden, Eddie Elinburg, Tonya Nugent (husband Don) and Ell Medina; Stephanie Sheerin; niece Phaydra Nugent; grandfather Thomas Madden; aunts Lisa Madden and Mary Boucher, his Aunt Kristine and Uncle Kevin Powers; and Uncles Paul Nye and Dominic Carew. Michael also leaves behind cousins KJ and Colin Powers, and Nick Boucher; Aunts Lisa Stevens and Vickie Bateman and their family, and godmothers Mary Lannoye and Kathy Kacynski.
Michael was loved by many, touching people's hearts wherever he went. His ready smile and kind eyes put everyone at ease. Even in the midst of his own struggles, he was a light and inspiration for others who were trying to get clean. We appreciate the many treatment providers, and peers in rehab, AA and NA, who cared for and supported Michael along the way, especially his best friend, Kyle, who saw him through so many difficult times and was always there to give him both love and tough love. Thank you to everyone who kept him in their hearts and prayers, including our church family at First Church of Christ, Unionville, and especially Tim Barth, who started as Michael's Sunday School teacher and became like a father to him.
A wake will be held on Thursday, March 2 from 5-8 pm at the Ahern Funeral Home, 111 Main Street, Unionville. The funeral service will be held at First Church of Christ, Unionville, 61 Main Street, Unionville, on Friday, March 3, at 10:00 am. Anyone wishing to make a donation in Michael's memory may direct it to The Right Way Sober Living, 8600 Bridle Path, Davie, FL 33328.
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Kathryn Fox (Kitkat to Mike) <3
September 18, 2023
Thinking of Mike extra today. Two years ago today, he randomly reached out after a while of losing touch asking to hang out and I ended up spending days with him at his house just coexisting. He lifted my spirits at a very hard time in life and this lead to months and months of practically living there, and I am forever thankful to Cindy for allowing me to do so. My heart is with his family and fellow friends everyday. Love for Mike for our 16 years of friendship and every second of everyday for the rest of my life.
Susie Feldman
March 9, 2023
I loved Mike, and I always have and always will. Mike has a special place in my heart. He is one of the smartest people I´ve ever met. He just radiates warmth when you meet him and he always had the most interesting perspectives on everything. Mike and I would talk for hours and his mind was so beautiful. He would make me laugh all the time without even trying. I miss our long conversations and listening to music together and hyping each other up. I´ve never met anyone like Mike before and I´ll always remember his warm, caring, sweet and light hearted demeanor. I will miss laughing with him and talking about life. I am heartbroken I am not able to tell him all of this today or ever see him again. Mike, I will be listening to our playlist forever!!! To Mike´s family, I hope you can find peace. I am lucky to have known Mike.
Elaine and John Yalanis
March 3, 2023
Cindy, Kathy and family, our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you at this time of sorrow. In Viewing all of the beautiful photos that you shared was certainly touching and you could see how much he was loved. You have so many memories to hold onto as you begin to go forward. May he rest in peace.
Sincerely, Elaine and John Yalanis
Jessica Hellstein
March 2, 2023
Kathy and family, sending you my deepest condolences. Though I never met your son, I know how deeply you cared for him. As a mother, I can imagine how hard this journey must have been. Wishing you peace and healing in during this time.
With Sympathy,
Donnaldson Brown
March 1, 2023
Words fail. My deepest sympathy for such a loss.
Deb Erickson
February 28, 2023
Kathy and Cindy, I´m so deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your son Michael. I had only met him a few times but he did indeed have an infectious and friendly smile. Your beautifully written obituary is a huge tribute to a life lost way too soon. May he rest in peace now. Thinking of you....
KBK
February 28, 2023
I do not know your family, your son's photo touched my heart and I continued to read his obituary. I am an adoptive parent and I feel a connection to your journey...I know the depth of your devotion and love for your child, especially a child that is struggling. I am so sorry that your son had to leave this earth. I am sending you peace and comfort.
Jack, Ryan, & Reese
February 28, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss. Michael had a good heart and we are glad we got to know him and spend time with him when we were all at Cheshire Academy.
A. Quinlan
February 26, 2023
I didn't know your son but as I read your beautifully written obituary, my eyes filled with tears. May the happy memories of your son fill your days and nights.
Jake
February 25, 2023
Just talked to you last week bro my first roommate when I was 15 it´s not fair had my back I will see you on the other side fly high Mikey your memory will forever
Rev. Wendy Sue Kissa
February 24, 2023
Dear Kathy, Cindy & Family - My deepest condolences. Michael was a beautiful soul, I remember very clearly his smile, his enthusiasm and his sense of humor. He was loved and he loved deeply. Sad for the loss of so much potential but really thankful for his time and the memories made. Holding you in prayer as you make this difficult journey of grief.
Rev. Wendy Sue Kissa and family
Elaine Civitillo
February 23, 2023
Dear Kathy,
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of Michael. Please accept our sincere condolences to you and to your family.
John and Elaine Civitillo
Subashnie Devkaran
February 23, 2023
Dear Kathy and Family
Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. Thinking of you and wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow and comfort in the midst of pain.
Julie Hobbs
February 23, 2023
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Please know I am thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
C
February 23, 2023
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.
Annette
February 22, 2023
Had lunch with Michael a week before his passing in a park on a lake. Our conversations were deep and beautiful about how to overcome pain, injury, trauma and addiction that started before his first breath. We didn´t have any answers . He spoke of how blessed he was to have the beautiful family he had. Mother Nature was with us and Michael and I saw her messages. He even pointed them out. They make sense now... we saw a single vulture circling very close just above our heads, symbolic of death and rebirth. There was a lizard on the root of the tree directly in Front of us symbolic of detachment and letting go. There was a Great Blue Heron that landed in the water less than ten feet away, its meaning, spiritual awakening and self awareness. And finally there was a beautiful butterfly that was randomly making circles as if performing just for us, our interpretation was innocence and transformation. Michael was very advanced in his spiritual beliefs and understanding despite his addictions. He was brilliant, caring and fearless. He knew he had a very important life purpose, unfortunately for all who loved him, he chose to do it on the other side where there is no pain. I am grateful to have known and loved him. He truly was and still is a gift to us all. Blessed be sweet child.
Malinda Hudkins
February 22, 2023
Kathy and Cindy - as you deal with this tremendous loss, I wish you strength, love and memories that bring you peace in time. Malinda Hudkins
Chelsea Saunders
February 21, 2023
My deepest sympathy. Micheal was such a ray of sunshine, he brought such warmth to everyone around him
Lori J Russo
February 20, 2023
My deepest condolences to all of Michael's friends family and parents .I may not know you but I do know what michael went thur its obvious he had a strong support and loving family who loved him dearly may you find comfort in knowing he is no longer suffering and he went knowing he was deeply loved God bless you all.stay strong in memory of him .much love to you all.
Kathleen Daigle
February 20, 2023
My sincere condolences to the Nye and Madden families. I will remember Mike as the sweet and always smiling little boy I first met many years ago.
Michele Eberle
February 20, 2023
My sincerest condolences. May you get through this difficult time, through prayers and the comfort of friends and family. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time.
adreanne good
February 19, 2023
my condolences go out to the family a beautiful person with a heart of gold i would see him time to time and ask for his help in moving things and would pay him something for doing that anytime i see him he was always willing to help riheavenly peace gone but never forgotten
Jess
February 19, 2023
miss you mike love to your family
Ann OConnor
February 19, 2023
To all of Michael´s family and friends , No words can express my deepest condolences .This hit home for me on so many levels Micheal and my own son meet each other along the way in there Journey. When my son was spiraling out of control with his own addiction Micheal was the only kid that built Jake up he supported him all while he was battling his own struggles with addiction Thank you Mike for supporting Jake you had a huge heart that goes with that smile Now your in a better place and making a huge impact on so many young people from above .I'm so sorry your all in my thoughts and prayers .
Barbara Senzee
February 19, 2023
Pam
February 19, 2023
Cindy, May his smile light up the heavens. Sending much love to you through this impossible grief.
kathleen carroll
February 19, 2023
My deepest sympathies- my daughter also succumbed to the diseases of addiction and mental illness. My prayers are with your family.
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Shelley Bryce-Wells (and Lorie Bryce)
February 19, 2023
My heart hurts, and while I continue to pray for the family who so loved and cared for Michael my mind also has moments of brighter days - like taking young Michael on a ride on our pontoon boat in Michigan boy did our little daughter sure take a liking to him..it was pure joy to see their young faces shining bright. Cindy thank you for reminding me recently of that famous Lee dal Lee little saying, he was the cutest baby boy ever. Love you all, in our prayers. Shelley (and Lorie)
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