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Michael Brett Obituary

BRETT Michael Brett, age 80, of Shelton, died Friday, December 10, 2004, in his home. He was born in Clonmel, Tipperary, Ireland, May 27, 1924, son of the late Joseph and Catherine Brett. Mike was an area resident for more than 60 years. He retired from Carpenter Technologies. Mike dedicated his time for more than 20 years and shared his experience, strength and hope with all that expressed a desire for help, and spent many hours as a volunteer at Bridgeport Mental Health, and then Bridgeport Hospital Detox Unit where he received the volunteer of the year award in 1996. Friends are invited to attend his funeral on Friday, December 17, 2004, at 10 a.m. in St. Lawrence Church, Huntington, a section of Shelton for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment in Lawn Cemetery, Huntington. Friends may call Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. from the William R. McDonald Funeral Home, 2591 Main Street, Stratford. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in IRISH MIKES' memory to AA World Services, Inc. PO Box 459, Grand Central Station, NY, NY 10163.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Dec. 11 to Dec. 16, 2004.

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Marie Loughlin

December 17, 2004

Dear Irish Mike,

When Irish eyes are smilin' ~ the tune, for all my days, will remind me of you. Your example of acceptance and kindness are unmatched. Give a hug to my Tom!

Marie & The Family of Tom Loughlin

Jane Hollis

December 16, 2004

God bless you, Mike. I feel privileged to have known you. I'm certain your extraordinary kindness and many good deeds earned you a special place in heaven as well as in many hearts here on earth.

Joanne, Shawnisa & Rison Mackey

December 16, 2004

To the Family and Friends of Michael Brett:

Mike was a generous soul with a warm heart. He always showed our family kindness and compassion. We are blessed to have known him and will cherish our memories of him always. We will miss him deeply.

Dawn Tenney

December 16, 2004

Mike-

We all sadly miss your shining Irish Eyes in Cafe 267 at Bridgeport hospital. You're in a better place now. Love, the Staff of Cafe 267

Barbara Marsh

December 16, 2004

Mike, you were a great neighbor, and it was my pleasure to know you for 14 years. Whenever I look at your dark house across the street, I feel an emptiness I can't describe. You are truly missed.



Love,



Barb Marsh

Kim

December 16, 2004

Please tell Bill W and Dr Bob that I said Thank You.....

Veronica Baldino

December 15, 2004

Over the three years that I got to know Mr. Brett, I realized how sweet and kind Mike was. He would bring us girls sweets to eat everytime he visited the Credit Union. I personal will miss his blue eyes and his smiling face. I know that his giving sole will never be forgotten.

Veronica Baldino

December 15, 2004

Over the three years that I got to know Mr. Brett, I realized how sweet and kind Mike was. He would bring us girls sweets to eat everytime he visited the Credit Union. I personal will miss him blue eyes and his smiling face. I know that his giving sole will never be forgotten.

Sandy Kohler

December 13, 2004

Michael,



I am so very grateful that you were actively a part of my life since 1997.

You were a great power of example, just a day at a time to enjoy all of life joys.

Everyday is an anniversary!

Happy days.

Love your friend, Sandy

James Lian

December 13, 2004

Irish Mike, You are missed by everyone that you came into contact with. Knowing you,your chairing the big meeting up there. Yes the one with the soft seats and good coffee.God bless you. Love,Jim Lian

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