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Michael Breen Obituary
Michael was the eldest of their five children all raised on Massachusetts Ave., in North Adams.
Michael attended schools in North Adams and was a graduate of St. Joseph High School with the class of 1969. Michael attended Stockbridge School, University of Massachusetts and North Adams State College.
Michael leaves his wife of 52 years Valerie (King), sons Christopher (Merrie) and Patrick (Mary). He also leaves his siblings Peter (MaryEllen), Holly (Greg), James (Mary) and was preceded in death by his brother John (Tami). Several nieces and nephews and many cousins.
Michael and his wife were proprietors of Breen's Flowers and Gifts in Bennington, Vermont until they moved to Maine.
Michael passed away of natural causes at their family home in Boothbay Harbor, Maine on June 9, 2025.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Michael's name to the Coast Maine Botanical Gardens at Give - Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens or to the West Harbor Pond Watershed Association Donations - west-harbor-pond
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hall Funeral Home, Boothbay. To extend a condolence or share a story with the Breen family, please visit Michael's Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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JOHN GIFFORD
July 6, 2025
Please accept my sincere and heartfelt condolences. Very sorry for your loss
Teresa (Cermenaro) Kenny
June 24, 2025
So very sorry to read of Michael´s passing. I grew up with Michael and his family in North Adams, we were friends for many years. He always had a great sense of humor and love for his family.
He will be missed, Be great full for the life he lived and the memories he left behind.
Many blessings to all.
Elaine Daniels
June 17, 2025
My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you now. May his memories become your treasures.
Love, Elaine Daniels
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