Michael Francis Palmer

Michael Francis Palmer obituary, Whitman, MA

Michael Francis Palmer

Michael Palmer Obituary

Visit the MacKinnon Funeral Home & Cremation Services website to view the full obituary.

Michael Palmer, 69, passed away peacefully, loved and surrounded by his family on Friday evening, February 6, 2026, at his home in Bridgewater.

Born on May 7, 1956, in Boston, Michael graduated from Boston High School. He was a proud member of the Warlords MC and truly loved riding with his brothers. Michael was a good man—kind, loving, and deeply devoted to his family. A lifelong New England Patriots fan, he watched them faithfully.

Michael was a soft-spoken, gentle giant who loved relaxing with his beloved fur babies. He is now resting peacefully and will be missed more than words can express. The past few months spent together were a true blessing to our family, and we are forever grateful for the time we shared and for his loving presence.

He is survived by his daughters Shannon and husband Chris, Tanya and husband Mike, and Dawn Michelle; his cherished grandchildren Jonathan and his wife Priscilla, Ryan, Christopher, Kristene, Corey, and Ariana and great-grandchild Hana. He is also survived by his sister Nancy and her husband Sean Moser, along with many loving nieces and nephews.

Michael was predeceased by his parents Bernice and Warren Sainsbury, his stepfather Albert Simpson, and his siblings Arthur, Daniel, Eileen, and Jacqueline, who we know welcomed him with loving arms.

We love you, Dad.

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MacKinnon Funeral Home & Cremation Services

760 Washington Street, Whitman, MA 02382

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