Michael James Breen

Michael James Breen obituary, Waldoboro, ME

Michael James Breen

Michael Breen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hall Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Boothbay on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Michael James Breen was born September 8, 1951, in North Adams, Massachusetts to James and Reinee (Ouellette) Breen.
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 preceded in death 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
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