Michael-Broadhurst-Obituary

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Michael Lee Broadhurst

South Hadley, Massachusetts

Jul 6, 1968 – Feb 21, 2025

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BORN
July 6, 1968
DIED
February 21, 2025
LOCATION
South Hadley, Massachusetts

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O'Brien Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services - South Hadley Obituary

It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Michael Lee Broadhurst on Friday February 21, 2025, at the age of 56. He was a beloved father and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Michael was born on July 6, 1968 in Norwalk, Connecticut to Lynda Burnham and Louise Wanzer. A 1987 graduate of Ridgefield High School, Michael served in Iraq with the Army and later became a staff sergeant in the Air Force. He had a passion for motorcycles and was an avid hockey fan. Michael is survived by his two daughters and a son. He is also survived by his mother Lynda and his two brothers Adam and John. Michael was a dedicated service member for over twenty years and his passing will leave a hole in our hearts. Funeral services with military honors will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday April 6, 2025 at the O’Brien Family Funeral Home, 33 Lamb St., South Hadley, MA. 

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My deepest sympathies to Michael's family and friends. I met Mike in 9th grade & we shared some classes together in high school. He was my best buddy for a long time & we were always there for one another. He was a kind & sensitive soul. He was bright & very hilarious! I treasure those memories. The last time I spoke with Mike was sometime in late January. We never ended an email or a phone call without saying "I'll always be here for you if you need me & I love you, buddy!" No regrets. Mike...

We are so sorry for your loss, keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. R.I.P. Mike, I will always remember you coming to our house as a teen and making us laugh

Mike, the gym will not be the same without you! I am definitely one of the luckiest people to have found you as a friend in this world. You inspired me a lot. No matter what you went through in life you were always kind, positive, and strong. The smile that lighted up a room. Thank you for all your support. I´ll miss you dearly. Rest in peace.

Mike, it was an honor to have known you and to work with you. Glad to have gotten to know you. RIP, to you and to your family my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Michael was a great support to the Westover Honor Guard when he was in Security Forces.I was the HG Superintendent. I will miss you brother my thoughts and prayers go to your family in this tough time.

I worked with Mike (cubicle next to his) in Westovers Civil Engineering department and he was not only a great help, but a great person. I got to know him personally and it was an honor. I was very saddened to hear of his passing. RIP Mike, I will miss you. My prayers to his family.

To the family of SSgt. Michael Broadhurst, I want to give to all of you my deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers concerning you loss. SSgt. Broadhurst has now taken his "final flight" on the wings of an eagle. For him my slow Hand Salute!!! SMSgt. Paul A. Bergeron (retired Chicopee).

RIP brother . Tailwinds and clear sky's.

Mike, I believe I was the first one to meet you at Westover. I was on patrol and driving around the billeting one night and stopped to talk to a group of people from the NG. You were among them and you and I conversed. I explained the AGR program to you. Less than a year later you were a member of the 439TH SFS. Day in and day out, you always had the backs your fellow troops.

RIP My Friend