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Michael Sheldon Obituary
Michael Wilfrid Sheldon of Kent, CT, passed away at home peacefully on December 27, 2021 after a prolonged battle with cancer at the age of 75.
He was born September 30, 1946 in Lynn, MA son of the late Wilfrid and Merna (Meekin) Sheldon. He graduated from Danbury High School in 1964 then served four years as a United States Marine including a tour in Vietnam. On December 28, 1968 he married Linda Menti at the Congregational Church in Bethel, CT. Michael's passion for literature drove him to earn a Bachelor's degree in English from Western Connecticut State University. The couple moved to Kent in 1977 to raise their family of five children. For thirty years Michael was the sole owner of his concrete construction business, retiring in 2007.
Besides his wife he is survived by his five children, Matthew Sheldon, Marnie Miller (Todd), Megan Romanoff (Alex), Luke Sheldon (Meadow) and Nathan Sheldon (Beth); sisters Melanie and Olivia Sheldon; grandchildren Olivia, Madeleine and Samantha Sheldon, Maxwell, Charlotte and Peter Miller, Mason and Luke Romanoff, Anders and Felix Sheldon and Avery Sheldon. He was predeceased by his brother Scott Sheldon.
The family has decided to have a private graveside service and request that any family and friends that wish to show their sympathy make a contribution in Mike's name to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements by the Lillis Funeral Home, 58 Bridge Street, New Milford, CT.
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Sue Warner
March 1, 2023
I grew up with the Sheldons....we had such great times together. After they moved to Australia, the "hill" wasn't the same. Mike stayed on here in Ct, and met you, Lynda. i remember how he brought you over to the house telling how you two had met and how excited he was to be falling in love with you. He came over during the first yrs after you were married, to drop in and visit at our home. Then off he was to see the guys around the neighborhood.
I' m sorry for your loss my prayers go out to you all.
Cindi Reynolds
February 22, 2022
The Sheldon`s live next to us on 63 Topstone Dr. Michael used to babysit my brother and I. I was best friends with Olivia. If there´s anyway you can have her reach me I would truly appreciate it we lost contact when she moved to Australia. My email is C [email protected]. I now live in Georgia. My phone # 7726960400
Ron and Joy Viafore
January 5, 2022
Linda and Family, WE are so so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. What a wonderful person. We told our oldest son and he remembered when Mike dug up the land for our addition on a house in Canaan. Patrick ( age 4) watched Mike do his thing. And then Mike gave Patrick a toy truck similar to the one he used. It made Patrick's day. I also remember times when we met up with Linda and Mike. He was always smiling and just a happy go lucky guy. We send our love and thoughts to all the Sheldons.
Wayne Gallo
January 5, 2022
I remember Mike as a fellow 1964 graduate of Danbury HS. I transferred into DHS as a junior, and Mike was one of the most welcoming and helpful guys I met. My most sincere condolences to his family on his passing. May he rest in peace.
Marie O´Brien
January 2, 2022
Linda, I am sorry for your loss. Hugs to your family.
The Layman family, Warren,CT
January 1, 2022
The Mike we knew was a hard working guy who had great pride in a job well done! Aside from his sometimes gruff exterior, he was a deeply sensitive man, honest in his dealings, a man who loved to travel. He and Bill Layman went to Australia and Bill marveled at his knowledge of the land and its' people. Bill remembered their time together with a sincere fondness for Mike. Among my tiny vases is one that has "Kent Hollow, Kent,Ct". One of a kind, Mike assured me.
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Dave Grossenbacher
January 1, 2022
So sorry to hear about Mike. He taught me everything I know about concrete & I send my condolences to your entire family
Cynthia Reynolds Sturgill
December 31, 2021
I´m so sorry to hear this. I lost touch with the family when they moved to Australia.
Jim and Lisa Stuart
December 30, 2021
We were so sad to hear of Mike's passing. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Sending love.
Denise Jack
December 30, 2021
Linda, my sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Laurie Potter
December 30, 2021
My thoughts and prayers to Linda and family
RAYMOND W HOLM
December 30, 2021
Prayers & thoughts to the entire family.
Classmate of 1964
Rest in peace
God Bless you all
Adams Bruce
December 29, 2021
Linda and kids, I'm so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I loved running into him around town. He always had a smile and a fun comment. Not surprising that he was the Dad of 5 of my favorite students/athletes. Thoughts and prayers with all of you.
Bill and Carol Brown
December 29, 2021
Condolences to all the family, and prayers up! Bill was the B in B&S Carpentry, and remembers Mike and his smile. Sorry to hear of his long battle with cancer. We lost our son Tim in Feb, from Lymphoma, and we know how hard that is. Sending a big hug!
Charles and Carolyn Kulinski
December 29, 2021
Linda and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Therese Duncan
December 29, 2021
Linda,
I am so sorry to hear of Michael´s death. Thinking of you and your family at this very difficult time.
Therese
Lesly Ferris
December 29, 2021
Linda, Livy, Maddy and Sammy - I am so sad to read of Michael's passing. I am very sorry for your loss and sending my sympathy and love. May you find comfort and peace in your cherished memories and the passage of time. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Lesly
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