Newport, Vermont
Michael G. Martel, 47, of Colchester, Vt died unexpectedly this Spring. He was born November 14,1962 in New Britain, Ct, beloved son of Jerry Martel and the late Pauline Lesage. Michael graduated from Lake Region Union High School in 1980 and later from Eastern Michigan University. Michael was a gifted artist and photographer. He loved skiing and the outdoors. He is survived by his father Gerard Martel and his wife Judy of Orleans, two children: Christian Martel of Falmouth, Mass and Mason Martel of Westford, Vt, two brothers Robert Martel of Barton and Edward Tinker of Sydney, Australia three sisters: Lee-Anne Martin and her husband Tom of Moretown, Vt, Tracie Yindra and her husband Chris of Huntington,Vt and Cindy Steele of Phoenix, Arizona and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother Pauline and by a brother Paul. Funeral services will be held at St. Theresa's Church in Orleans at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday May 8,2010 with the Rev. Sixmund Nyabenda celebrating a mass of Christian burial. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, locally family owned and operated.
"The Dream, The Land"
I met Michael briefly at EMU in 1985 when I purchased one of his photographs: “The Dream, The Land”. This image inspired me over the years to follow my own photographic path. Condolences to his family and friends
Maurice Byatt
June 04, 2024 | Burlington, ON
Dear Martel Family,
I was shocked to read a notice of Mike's passing in the Eastern Michigan University Alumni magazine. I'm so sorry for your loss. Mike and I dated for a while in college and I have a lot of happy memories of the time we spent together in the first few years of college. Though we lost touch after we graduated, he is someone I will always carry in my heart. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. God Bless. Christine Buysse Hoban
Christine Hoban
September 27, 2010 | Bangor, PA
Dear Martel Family,
I knew Mike (Mario) through working with him in Burlington and would occasionally run into him at Mad River Glen. He had a good heart and he always had a smile! I am so sorry for your loss.
Carrie Dessureau
Carrie Bauman Dessureau
May 17, 2010 | Waterbury, VT
Dear Gerry, Judy and family ~
I was shocked to hear of Mike's passing. I was fortunate enough to run into him at the Essex Country Club in 2008 - hadn't seen him for a long time but he immediately said hi when he saw me, and we had a brief but nice visit. He always had a warm smile and friendly disposition. My condolences to all of you at this time.
Gregg Bennett
May 14, 2010
We're so very sorry to hear about Michael. Please know we're thinking of you in your time of sorrow. John & Linda Gariepy
May 08, 2010
Dear Martel Family -
We are very sorry for your loss. We know Mike as "Mario" from his days in Burlington. He was a very kind and gentle man with a great sense of humor and a beautiful smile! He will be missed~
Sean & Cathy Quinn
Catherine Newton-Quinn
May 07, 2010 | Burlington, VT
To Gerry,Judy and family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Deepest sympathy.
Doria & Huguette Gagnon
Stanstead, Quebec.
May 07, 2010
My condolence's to All of us!
Michael was a good frend & fellow classmate of our Lake Region U.H.S " Class of 1980" We were a class of Real friend's. Remembering the many thing's we have said & done, will be sadly missed by everyone. My condolences to all of your many family member's May you rest in peace! "God Bless you" Mikey!
May the memories of the good time's, help us all to ease the pain, at this difficult time.
Your friend,
Debra J. Valley
Debra Valley
May 06, 2010 | Barton, VT
My heart goes out to the Martel Family for your loss. Micheal was a peaceful & good hearted man & will always be remembered.
Tiffani Mills
May 06, 2010 | Charleston, VT