Nathan Webster Michaud

To all Nate's family, and Sarah,

I am an old friend of Sarah's, and would like to convey my shock and sadness at this event. For such an incredible family, it seems infinitely unfair to endure so much loss in as you have in recent years. My thoughts, my love, and my condolences go out to all of you.

Christie and children,
I just wanted to let you know how sad I was to hear of your loss. Although I didn't know him very well, I knew Nate enough to know he was a wonderful Dad and person. Please know that all of us here in Damariscotta are thinking of you and hoping for healing in this time of such tragedy and sorrow. If you need anything, please know that we are here for you.
Lots of love to you, Christie, and to your girls.

I was so sorry to here of Nate's early passing. I went to high school with Nate. What I remember about him most was his sense of humor and ability to make people laugh. What an amazing and diverse career he had, it looked like in his short life he was able to do so much good research and community work for the state of Maine. My condolences go out to his family, especially his children.

Cory, Sara, & Maggie

I really don't know what to say. I have never been very good at stuff like this. I can remember many good times with Nate and your family. What I remember most about Nate is how out of the blue, he would come up with the funniest stuff. Mostly, when you least expected it, like a well trained actor, waiting for the perfect opportunity.

Know, that me and my family's thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jeff & Jennifer Tweedie

Nate taught me how to use my imagination. I can fully credit him with that. I was a tagalong kid who the older Nate constantly humored and inspired me with his creative mind: theatrical swordplay, "scientific research" on army shirts, comic drawing, bike races, cucumber fights- I am incredibly thankful that he was such a fixture in my childhood as we grew up in Turner Village. Nate was a role model and an inspiration during these most formative years. I’ll always have a piece of him at my core- his mark on me is incredible and indelible.

My sincerest sympathies are with his family. Corey, Sarah & Maggy, the loss of your brother's charismatic charm must leave a serious hole behind. I’m just grateful to have been touched by Nate so significantly. May the fond memories help you through this difficult time.

To Nate's family — I was so saddened to learn about Nate's passing. I never knew him well, but I had such deep respect for his dedication to small communities and rural life in Maine. I was involved in the early planning for Washington County: One Community, which wouldn't have happened without Nate's leadership, vision, and expertise. Even beyond his children and family, his legacy will continue in the lives of those of us who choose to spend our lives in small, rural communities. Thank you so much for sharing him with us.

I just heard about Nate's passing today and was just shocked. I was never actually close to Nate myself, but I've known him since I was 12 and have admired him and looked up to him since then. He was a counselor at Camp at the Eastward when I was in seventh and eighth grade and he always made us laugh. Other than those two weeks of those summers, I mainly only knew Nate through my sister and other friends, but the memories I have of him are good ones. I am glad I was fortunate to know Nate - even though it was just a little.

To his family and friends - I am sorry you have suffered such a loss - Nate was a great man.

So, so sorry to hear about the loss of Nate. The Michaud family was an extended part of my own family growing up & an integral part of many, many fond childhood memories. Nate was a great role model to me and I have always looked up to him. I was not aware until now, however it is no surprise to me that Nate has been so accomplished and had such a positive impact in the different communities in which he has lived and worked. Corey, Sarah, Maggie, I just can’t imagine how hollow you must feel over losing Nate, especially so soon after losing Mom & Dad. My heart is broken for you all and please know that I think of you often. Christie, Charlotte, McRea, very, very sorry for your loss. It is such a tradgedy that Nate’s journey of fatherhood has been cut so short as I can’t imagine him to be anything but a terrific Dad and I know he had an awful lot of talent and wisdom to share. God bless you Nate.

Nate was in my older sister's class at Leavitt. As a freshman and sophomore I remember being on student council with him and creating fun lasting memories with Anna and all of us. We were fixtures in the student lounge during our study halls.
No one can put into adequate words the shock, regret and pain that is felt by such a loss. Please remember that you are not alone and reach out to this "community built for Nate" during these difficult times. My thoughts and energy is being sent to his daughters and wife, may they find peace and understanding in time.

My family moved to Turner when I was entering my Freshman year in high school, and I will always remember Nathan as someone who kindly made me feel welcome in a new community. He was a dear friend, and a very intelligent, kind and generous man. I was so sorry and saddened to hear of his death. You are in my thoughts. With sincerest sympathy, Karen Kimball Hartford

No words can express the sorrow I feel for your loss.

Its been many years since I've spoken to or seen Nate. I've spent alot of time over the last couple of days trying to remember when the last time that would have been. In doing so, I've been flooded with all the memories that I have that Nate is a part of. The amount of loss and sorrow that I have felt, has been matched by the warm memories that I have of Nate, and the times in our lives that we shared. I'm overwhelmed by the memories of what a great guy Nate really was. Of all the people that he touched with his smile and the overwhelming feeling of what a truly special person he was to be around and to spend time with.
As I've been reading these tributes, and the people that I have talked to since finding about Nate, I realize what a community that we all have belonged to. Whether our ties to Nate are from growing up in Turner; going to Leavitt; or whether it was from the life that Nate led as he grew as a man, it is obvious that we all belonged to the same community. In reading about what Nate accomplished and his obvious appreciation of what a community is, I believe he would be happy to know, that he has brought us all together again. And while we all feel a great sense of sorrow and loss, we are all obviously filled with a great amount of joy, happiness and warm memories of the times we spent with Nate and his community.

May God bless all of Nate’s family; his children; and all of us who new Nate and were touched by his life.

Nate stood out in high school, and it's no surprise to me that he made such a positive impact on the state of Maine. I'm saddened to hear of his passing. My thoughts are with his family.

I'm so sorry to hear about Nate's death. My condolences to all his siblings and heartfelt sympathy to his wife and children.

Nathan was an amazing person! I graduated from Leavitt with him. I had no idea what an integral part he was playing in the betterment, conservation and preservation of Maine! What an amazing legacy he leaves for his daughters. My heart goes out to them and his wife and family.

Words can't describe how I felt when I found out that Nate had passed. Growing up around the Michaud family was one of the most amazing gifts I was given. I saw Nate a couple of years ago and was amazed that he was "all grown up" because though he was just a year younger than me, I always pictured him as a "little brother".
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Corey,

So very sorry to learn of Nate's passing today.

Life works in mysterious ways and sometimes there are no answers why.

You've been in my thoughts all day and I sincerely wish for you and your family to have strength, love and courage during this difficult time.

Norm Hersom

We have so many memories of Nathan from Leavitt Area HS. From sporting events to Drama that we all engaged in, Nathan was always a constant fixture. As I look back through our yearbook, I was reminded that he was voted the most involved and the most sophisticated. As I read his obituary, this is still true about him after 18 years. We hold fond memories of Nathan. Sincere regards to his wife, children and family at this difficult time.

Dear Corey, Sarah, Maggy, and Family.

I was shocked and terribly saddened by the news of Nate's passing. We were friends in high school and also neighbors in Turner. I remember the very first time we met - Nate came over to our "new" house to welcome us to Turner as we had just moved from North Carolina. It seems like it was not so long ago that we all said our good-byes at graduation and headed our separate ways. We kept in touch on and off during the years, but I never knew what a shining light he was in his community. He seems to have left quite a mark on the world. Go Nate!

I am deeply saddened for his wife and children and hope they find peace in happy and joyful memories of her husband and their Daddy.

Please know that I am thinking of you all during this time.

We knew Nate during his time on Frenchboro, and only recently re-discovered his presence at the Challenger Center. We're so very sad to learn of his death. Nate was truly a wonderful, talented, and loving person inside and out- the world is missing a piece without him.

Nate gave Washington County a wonderful gift (Washington County One Community). It is a gift that will always be a reflection of his understanding, foresight, and dedication. Thank you for sharing Nate with us. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

I was so sorry to hear about Nate's passing. It just seems like yesterday we were walking down that aisle in the Leavitt gym at graduation. Please accept my condolences and know that I'm thinking of you guys during this difficult time.

Dear Corey, Sarah, Maggy, Tim and extended family,
I am saddened and stunned by Nate's passing. In the past few days, so many memories came flooding back to me...Vinal Haven, McMahan Island, boating with Captain Jerry, sleepovers in Turner, and my thinking that the 4 Michaud children were somehow partly mine. May God bless and keep you all in his comforting embrace in the difficult days ahead.

Love, Renee (Goodwin)

Corey,
Very sorry to hear about Nate. Thinking of you and your family at this time. My heart and the hearts of my family go out to you and yours.

Chris Angello

To Nate's Family

I was stunned by the announcement of the passing of my friend Nate. I have known him both as a friend and as a proponent for a better Maine through our work. He was a wonderful person with whom I enjoyed working and I as well as the State of Maine will miss him and his work dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sara, Sorry to hear about your brother. I will be thinking of you and your family. Donnalene

Crossing the Bar

Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,

But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;

For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crost the bar.

By Alfred, Lord Tennyson
The Poetry Foundation

My cousin, Nate was a very special person to me. I met Nate the day I met my dad (his uncle). I was meeting my new family at 26 years old. I was nervous at that first but it was Nate & Corey who put me at ease telling me what a great dad I had. They literally welcomed me into the fold like a lost sheep coming home. Nate's hugs were the best. When you got a hug from Nate, you knew he loved you and he was sharing his heart & soul with you. At my dad's funeral, it was once again Nate who was there for me. I was sitting waiting to go speak & he instinctively knew I needed support. He came over, held my hand & when the time came he stood behind me touching my shoulder as I spoke. The comfort and kindness he always gave me meant so much to me! I Love you Nate and I will miss you until we meet again!
Mary Ann