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Michael Braverman Obituary

BRAVERMAN, Michael G. "Mike" Age 18, of Lakeville, MA died Monday, November 17, 2008 at his home after a long courageous battle with cancer. Born Friday, June 1, 1990 in Stoughton, MA he was the loving son of Gary D. and Gayle A. (Drinkwater) Braverman of Lakeville. A Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 9:00 AM in Sts. Martha & Mary Church, Lakeville. Visitation will take place on Friday, November 21, 2008 from 4-8 PM in the Dahlborg-MacNevin Funeral Home, 280 Bedford St. LAKEVILLE, MA. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be given in Michael Braverman's name to Children's Hospital Trust, 1 Autumn St., Boston, MA 02215. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family please visit www.d-mfh.com.

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 19, 2008.

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Barbara Agnew Moore

January 6, 2009

I am so sorry. I just found out now. You have been in my thoughts and prayers. I send you strength. I will be in touch.

Barbara

kimberly & steve, Jake, Ashley Dube-Mazzola

November 25, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jennifer Meaney

November 22, 2008

Mike rest in peace you will be missed greatly. I'll miss you at our family Christmas parties :(
Gayle, Gary, family and friends my deepest sympathy goes to you.
Love,
Jenny (cousin)

Dianne Kent

November 22, 2008

Dear Gary & Gayle, I was so sorry to hear of Michaels passing. Please be assured that he is in heaven now,looking down on both of you and wanting you to be strong. May
God bless you both at this sad time in your life. Cling to each other and always remember the wonderful life that your son had,and all the joy and happiness that he brought into your lives.

Juli & Jeremy Dexter

November 22, 2008

Gary and Gayle - Words cannot express the sympathy that we feel for you and your family. We know that Mike is in an amazing place and will be watching over you always. It is never goodbye .. it is see you later .. until we all meet again. May God Bless you and give you strength.

Dawn Kalfin

November 21, 2008

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Justin Bell

November 21, 2008

Mike,
I'm so glad I met you back in Elementary school and became best friends. You were, and still are, like a brother to me and I'm going to miss you more than words can describe. You've been an inspiration to us all and taught us no matter what life throws our way, just keep on moving on. I know you're in a better place now with no needles, chemo, or oxygen tanks, and I know you're having a blast. I love and miss you man, and I know when my time comes, you'll be there at those gates waiting for me. Gayle and Gary, stay strong like you always have..you know I'm here for you.

Ari and Kim Golubov

November 21, 2008

Dear Gary and Gail,
We regret that we never had the priveledge to meet your son Michael. He was a blessing to so many! Our hearts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time.
With deepst sympathy and love,
Kim (Hayman) and Ari Golubov

Marlene and Rich Grosky

November 21, 2008

No words can express the pain we feel for you in this time of loss. Our prayers are for you and your family.

TJ McBride

November 21, 2008

I remember the good times from when we were all younger at the beach house down the cape. And the christmas get togethers at my uncle kevins house. I wish I was home for the services. My prayers go out to the family. Im sorry for your loss.

Duchemin Al and Ingrid

November 21, 2008

Dear Gary and Gail,
We live our lives surrounded by ANGELS we can't see until they lead us by the hand toward ETERNITY.May you find Comfort and Peace. we love you.Al and Ingrid

Bob,Debbie,Samantha, and Robert Sacchetti

November 21, 2008

Gary and Gayle,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

Jeanne,Frank,Joe,John,and Elise Zarrella

November 20, 2008

Dear Gary and Gayle,
Mike was and will always remain one of our greatest heroes. The courage he displayed throughout his painful ordeal was inspirational. He will ALWAYS be in our hearts. You have both shown us that same strength over this week, making you heroes as well. We love you both....God Bless Mike B.

Tom Long

November 20, 2008

Mike, you taught us all to love life, live it to the fullest, and that you can still be strong even if you're staring into the dark unknown. I know you're up there looking down and keeping a watch over us to help us be as strong as you were. You were the best friend I could ever ask for, and I'll see you on that day 60 years from now when you, me, Justin and Kyle can sit back, relax and have a toast (but I bet it will be more than one).

I love and miss you, Mike.

Mae & Reg Goodine

November 20, 2008

Tim McGraw wrote a song titled Live Like You were Dying. And that was what Mike did. We have so many good memories having shared alot of those times with him. We will miss Mike more than words could every say. Be at peace and free of pain.
We love you!
Auntie Mae & Reg

Jerry Drinkwater

November 20, 2008

Dear Gayle and Gary,
No words can discribe what you both are going thru .Mike will be in all our hearts forever.

We love you Mike!

Rest in peace,

Love your uncle Jerry, aunt Karen, and cousins, Dan Joe and Bob

Jenny Gatie

November 20, 2008

Thinking of you and admiring your strength, love and incredible spirit during this time. Heaven has absolutely gained an angel. God Bless~
Jenny

Terri, Jacki, Vicki and Brittany

November 20, 2008

When he was first diagnosed, I remember his comment, "This isn't for me, this is for all of you" He has affected so many lives and will continue to do so for years to come. Gayle and Gary, your family's strength has been an inspiration to all of us. You may all rest now, he is in good hands.

Susan & Bob Shrager

November 20, 2008

Dear Gayle & Gary,
Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are
with you during this most difficult time.
We send you our deepest sympathy on the loss of Mike.
Love,

Ilene, Sam and Joe Gallello

November 20, 2008

Gayle & Gary:

We are so sorry for your loss of sweet Micheal. It was indeed a pleasure to know him. You have been through quite a lot in the last month and Mike was a fighter to the end. You are very wonderful parents and are so fortunate to have had a son like mike. We will all miss him and keep you all in thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Bill Markson

November 20, 2008

It was an inspiration to see Mike walk up and receive his diploma on graduation day. We are richer for his having been among us and poorer for the loss.

Leslie and Annette Smith

November 20, 2008

We will always remember the 10 year old boy in the loader at Edward Bryant Sons. He was a very intellegant young man. I have many memeories of him riding in the trucks with his father, uncle, and myself! We will miss that beautiful boy, and hope Gary and Gayle have only better days ahead each day!

Samuel Markson

November 20, 2008

Mike was a great person to know, and an inspiration to everyone he met. His memory will not be forgotten.

Debbie and Dana Clark

November 20, 2008

Dear Gary and Gayle,
I know there are no words that can comfort you at this time in your lives, but just mere words I feel in my heart. I can’t begin to imagine what you both are going through. I do want you to know, as parents, you both did everything humanly possible within your powers to help Mike beat this cancer and for this you should feel very proud. You should never ask yourselves “what ifs” for this will only drive you crazy and slow the healing. I’ve heard you say Mike is your rock but to him you both must have been his boulder. I’ve heard people say, as I am sure you both have, “my gosh, he was so young, he didn’t get to live a full life”. So my question to that statement is “What defines a full life?” Is it measured by how old you get, the riches you obtain, the places you travel to, the risks you may take or is a full life defined by the memories you’ve gathered with family and friends before you pass away. They say just before you pass away your life passes before your eyes. If this is true, I’m sure Mike has no regrets he left with a lot of memories and a smile too. Yes Mike’s passing was at a young age as unfair as it is but as long as you hold his memories close to your hearts like loving parents do, he will grow old with both of you. So on those days of grief and sadness, which I’m sure you both will share, you need only to reach into your heart’s memories for there a smile will appear. GOD bless you both.

Your loving friends always,
Debbie, Dana and Jessica Clark

Despina Fitzpatrick

November 19, 2008

Dear Gary & Gayle,
Our Hearts are broken for you both..Mike was a great young man with a beautiful smile..our Brittneylyn will always remember all the laughs they shared on the school bus rides during our times we lived across the street from you guys..Our wish for you is comfort knowning that love never ends...
Love The Fitzpatrick Family...David,Despina & Brittneylyn & Kristy

Peter Drinkwater

November 19, 2008

To Mike, We will miss you and we will always remember your smile. and the good times we had together Love,Uncle Peter and Aunt Bobbie

Janet Markowicz

November 19, 2008

Gayle, my heart, thoughts and prayers are with you and your husband through this tough time. Michael certainly fought a difficult battle ... he will be with you always.

Joseph Brouthers

November 19, 2008

Gary and Gayle
i was so sorry to hear about your son. The loss of a loved one is always hard but the loss of a son or daughter is even worse please remember me to Herbie

Ann Marie Sacchetti

November 19, 2008

Gary and Gayle, Michael has left you too soon but his spirit of love will embrace and comfort you always.
With deepest sympathy, Ann Marie, Sarah and Michael Sacchetti.

Lesley Anderson

November 19, 2008

Gayle & Gary
I'm so sorry to hear of Michael's passing. I always heard about how Michael was doing through my brother James from Roche Bros. Michael was an inspiration to us all. My prayers are with you both Lesley Anderson(Bridgewater)

Kelly Howard ( Smith)

November 19, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of Michaels passing. He was such a beautiful soul to be taken from this earth so soon! I knew him since he was born, and am glad to be able to say that. Your family has been through a tough couple of weeks. I only pray that things will only get easier from here on out!

Jean and Clay Marston (Kyle's parents)

November 19, 2008

Gayle and Gary,
Our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your beloved Michael. We have fond memories of him and will miss this wonderful young man. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers. God Be With You...

mary mcsweeney

November 19, 2008

Gayle and Gary... we were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. Mary + Kim (Randolph)

Susan Godin

November 19, 2008

We met Michael and you Gayle through Susan and Dave Bell. Gayle, I've had the pleasure of seeing you each year at Susan's annual summer girl get together. My prayers are with you and your family at this time. Michael will be remembered as a fighter. May you find peace at this time and know you are wonderful parents and did all that you could for Michael. God Bless.

Peggy and Gary Thrappas

November 19, 2008

The Hebrew meaning of Michael is gift from God, and Mike truly was a beautiful gift from God. He brightened our lives in so many ways, and we know that his spirit lives on in the many of us who were able to share his short, but full, life.

Spread your wings Mike, and be a free bird! We love you and will miss you forever.

Peggy & Joe Murray

November 19, 2008

Gayle and Gary, you have our deepest sympathy. Mike is now in spirit and will be with you always.

Steve R

November 19, 2008

God Bless your family

Mike Sullivan

November 19, 2008

Dear Gayle and Gary.....my sincere condolences on the passing of your dear son Michael. With his loss so young, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

November 19, 2008

Mike & Family:

May the ANGELS surround YOU with their Love. Mike I am sure my son who was born 6/12/1990 greeted you at the gates of heaven - you have some things that are in common with each other - GEMINI, AGE, CHILDREN"S HOSPITAL & A WARM SMILE. Continue Mike like my son does sending down RAYS OF SUNSHINE upon his family.
To Mike's Family - I send you my sympathy and prayers. Continue to carry on with Mike's Memories for they will get you through the hardest parts of the days.

Again You are all in my thoughts and Prayers.

A Mom of An Angel

Denise Santoro

November 19, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Joan Curtis

November 19, 2008

Our deepest sympathies to you. We lost a dear friend with Michael's passing but are grateful to have been able to have been part of his life.

With our love -
Dave and Joanie

Brian,Cindy & Tom Long

November 19, 2008

Words can not express our feelings,
but Mike will live forever in our hearts.

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