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Michael Regan Obituary
April 21, 2011 - August 16, 2012
Raleigh
On April 21, 2011 a beautiful baby boy was born to Michael and Melvina Regan, immediately capturing the heart of everyone he encountered. Michael Stanley Regan Jr., or "MJ" to those who knew him well, was diagnosed with stage IV high-risk Neuroblastoma - a rare childhood cancer after only being in this world for two short months. A strong fighter from the beginning, MJ defied the odds and exceeded everyone's expectations as he fought the disease while enduring a series of rigorous, painful treatments. After 6 rounds of chemotherapy, tumor resection surgery, radiation and a stem cell transplant, MJ achieved remission and was cancer free for a short period of time. Nearing completion of treatment - and while going through an antibody therapy - the cancer returned. Despite the setback, MJ sprung into superman mode once again, but this time the reinvigorated disease proved to be detrimental to MJ's earthly body. MJ's short time here has forever changed the lives of many. He has taught us the true meaning of love, patience, perseverance, and strength. On the evening of August 16th 2012 while surrounded by his mom, dad and family, our little superman flew beyond the clouds and entered heaven to be with our Savior-- free of any disease or pain, and free to play, jump and laugh with no limitations.
MJ leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Michael Sr. and Melvina; grandparents, Zeb S. Regan Jr. and Mavis Regan of Goldsboro, NC; Olivia G. Thomas of Charlotte, NC and Melvin Thomas of Windsor, NC; three uncles, Oliver M. Thomas of Winston-Salem, NC; Charles Thomas(Tenisha) of Windsor, NC and Zeb S. Regan III (Gina) of Orlando, FL; two aunts, Valencia E. Thomas of Laurel, MD and Chrystal Regan of Raleigh, NC; special great-aunt, Dr. Ophelia Garmon-Brown; Godparents Christopher and Tania Makins of Wake Forest, NC; and a host of great aunts, great uncles, and cousins.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at Raleigh Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, 7501 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27612. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at Mitchell Funeral Home, 7209 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27612.
In lieu of flowers donations may be given to: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Trust Fund, Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, CB# 7236, First Floor Suite POB, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-7236
Condolences may be sent to www.mitchellatrmp.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Regan
S.L Wilson
September 2, 2012
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Keisha Griffith
August 29, 2012
What a beautifil baby boy! My heart goes out to Michael, Melivina and MJ's entire family.
Anitra Navarro
August 29, 2012
Michael and Met
As I have read MJ's story numerous times all I can say is what a phenomenal, beautiful little boy MJ was and a phenomenal family you are. My heart goes out to the both of you. Know in your time of healing you are not alone as we all are spiritually with you to help in anyway. From all of us here, we send our prayers and love always, everyday.
Sandra and Adrienne Caldwell-Williams
August 29, 2012
Please know our thoughts and prayers are continually with you. Let God's love and understanding guide you through these seemingly dark moments. God is ever present to comfort and ease your pain and bring your grieving heart the relief that comes from God alone.
Melody Daniel
August 29, 2012
Dear Michael and Melvina,
We only met you briefly when MJ was at Duke for pheresis. In that brief time, he captured the hearts of those that met him, and the love and care of you two as parents was just as touching. It's very endearing to see that type of love and support you have for one another and that you surrounded MJ with. I pray that you will find comfort in the wonderful joy he brought you and knowing that he is now, forever, your angel up above. My heart goes out to you both.
Marilyn Williams
August 28, 2012
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
Please know that the family is in my thoughts and prayers. There are no words to convey what my heart is feeling for you right now. My love and support will forever be with you. May you find strength in the words of this hymn"What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and grief to bear, what a privelege it is to carry, Everything to God in prayer.
All my love.
Major Cowan III
August 28, 2012
My prayers go out to the both of you and your family. I cannot even begin to imagine......... I LOVE YOU BOTH.... AND I WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS...
Angie Shatas
August 28, 2012
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Diane Regas
August 27, 2012
MJ brought so much joy and inspiration during his short time, thank you for sharing your love with so many of us near and far. My love and prayers are with you and your family as we all grieve his passing.
Clair Menzies
August 27, 2012
My heart goes out to you and your wife. It is hard, but hang in there. (EDF)
Jackie Roberts
August 27, 2012
What a beautiful little boy, and clearly a remarkable spirit too. I have been thinking of your family since hearing the devastating news of MJ's passing, and send my love. Praying for you both.
Dale Evarts
August 27, 2012
Michael,
Betsy and I are holding you, Melvina and your family "in the light" (as we Quakers say) as you remember your Little Michael and grieve his passing. His "light" was brief, but also brilliant and certainly courageous.
Victoria Lloyd
August 26, 2012
Li'l Micheal was gorgeous, but a temporary angel nonetheless. I am so sorry that he is not still here. I will definitely continue to pray for Micheal's entire family. May you always remember the joy he brought you and the help he gave others like him. Try to remember you were the blessed vessel God used.
Aunt Victoria Lloyd
Paula Hirtz
August 24, 2012
Deepest sympathy for your loss dearest Michael and Melvina. Thank you for sharing glimpses of your beautiful family and your beautiful son with us. Please know that we all share your grief, you are not alone.
Brenda Shine
August 24, 2012
Michael,
So very sorry to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Penny Lassiter
August 24, 2012
Michael and family,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. He is such a beautiful little boy - now smiling in heaven, I'm sure.
Aimee Carlen
August 24, 2012
MJ's obituary caught my eye because we are also Regans so somewhere down the line we are related. What a beautiful child and we are so sorry for your incredible loss that we cannot even fathom. May God bless and keep you.
Alexis (Morris) Carey
August 23, 2012
Met & Michael, My prayers are with you always. Your son has a smile that could light up the world!! Know that you will smile with him again in Heaven. I love you Met...neither time nor distance will ever change that.
Shannon Outlaw-
August 23, 2012
Melvina, Ms. Olivia, and family,
Thank you for sharing MJ's beautiful, courageous spirit through this online tribute. May God bless you with strength and peace, and comfort you with His love, and the love of family and friends.
Gem Parker
August 22, 2012
Michael and Melvina, your son was truly blessed to have such wonderful, loving parents. I admire your strength, spirituality, and beautiful personalities:-) He will never be forgotten:-) Keeping you both in prayer:-)
Jill Logeman
August 21, 2012
Michael and Mel, I am so sorry for your loss. MJ was beautiful, thank you for sharing these photos. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
James and Teshuna (Worrells) DuBose
August 21, 2012
Michael and Melvina,
We are praying that God grants you strength, peace and comfort during this time and in the days to come. God Bless You!
Beth W
August 21, 2012
My deepest sympathies in the loss of your sweet baby boy.
Lydia Wegman
August 21, 2012
My deepest condolences for the loss of your beautiful boy. He sounds like an amazing, courageous little person who brought happiness and hope to everyone who had the privilege to know him. Please know that you are loved by a huge community of friends. My thoughts, along with those of so many others, are with you.
Dewey & Doris Settle Maxwell
August 21, 2012
We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Blessings to you and your family.
Tina Ndoh
August 21, 2012
May the Lord comfort and bless you both during this difficult time.
Donna Pipkin
August 21, 2012
What a beautiful memorial to this precious little angel. I could not help but cry. I do not know your family but I was so moved and touched to the point that I had to comment. God bless you all! And thank you so much for sharing the so very short life of this precious child.
Beverly Whitley
August 21, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Eric and Jennifer Ginsburg
August 21, 2012
Jennifer and are truly sorry that MJ's time here was so short, but we hope that you will carry in your hearts the memories of all the love that the three of you have shared.
Tracy Katz
August 21, 2012
Our condolences go out to you all during this difficult time. We will continue to pray for strength, peace and comfort. We've made a donation to the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Trust Fund in memory of Michael Stanley Regan, Jr. From your SunTrust friends in Florida..... Tracy Katz, Carla Bristol, Kelli Dourrieu, John Barry, Jackie Gotham and Gina McLaughlin. .
Bailey & Jimmy Rayford
August 21, 2012
Mike and Melvina, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of MJ, we pray that God provides you with the strength and understanding in your days ahead. We Love you !
Bill Neuffer
August 21, 2012
Michael,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Such a beautiful baby.
Take care.
Hillary & Israel Ward
August 21, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Frances Peppers
August 21, 2012
On the behalf of the Board of Directors of the North Carolina A&T State University Alumni Association, Inc. and all of its members, we are saddened to learn of the passing of your son, MJ. The entire Aggie Nation will lift you and your family up in prayer. Always know that we are here for you. We love you and God does too!!
Frances V. Peppers '85
President
North Carolina A&T State University Alumni Association, Inc.
Shelia Reid
August 21, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
August 21, 2012
Please accept our sincere condolences
for the loss of your son.
We love you.
Joseph & Shelia Sawyer & Family
August 21, 2012
With heartfelt sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God continue to bless and strengthen you.
Hal, Sol III, Norma, Jessica, Pamela, Stuart, Charlie and Warren
Frank, Jr Godfrey
August 21, 2012
Heaven now has another Angel watching over you and all of us.
Even in our absence you continue to be in our thoughts and prayers and please know that we Love You.
Family
The Godfrey's
Frank Jr., Frank 3, Frank Sr., Andrea, Marlin Jr. and family (Marlin, Angela, Maya and Nina) Shannon and Family (Che Sr. And Che Jr.)
Cynthia Brown
August 21, 2012
What a beautiful testimony to MJ's short time in this earthly realm. My deepest sympathy to you Michael and your entire family. May you be comforted by the embrace of our loving God and the memory of Michael Jr.'s amazing smile.... You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
St. James Church (DOC)
August 21, 2012
Our hearts go out to the Regan family. We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying that God gives you all the peace and strength you need at this time. Be blessed.
Love Always,
The Alston and Reid Family (Rashad, Ronnesha, Giselle, Edna, Cierra)
August 20, 2012
Michael and Melvina,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful baby boy. According to Grandma Mavis, he was a bundle of joy. I can see from all the photos that he was that. My prayer is that God grant the two of you and your family mighty strength during this difficult time and for the days ahead.
Mary Carmichael
Goldsboro, NC
August 20, 2012
Olivia Thomas and family,
You have my sympathy in the loss of your precious angel. I am praying your strength in the Lord and hope MJ's memories will bring you comfort in the days ahead. May God keep you and your family in his loving care.
Delores Coleman
Charlotte, NC,
Greg, Beyanka & Mariya Lewis
August 20, 2012
We are praying for you during this time. Be encouraged for God is with you.
Greg, Beyanka and Mariya Lewis
August 20, 2012
Praying for you and your family during this time. Be encouraged for God is with you.
Tony & Debbie Sutton
August 20, 2012
We extend our heartfelt sympathy and pray that you will trust in the Lord with all your heart to see you through this hour of bereavement. ~ Pastor Tony & Debbie Sutton (St.James COC, Fremont)
Kristi Geib
August 20, 2012
What a very special and sweet little boy. You are an amazing family, whose love, compassion, and strength shine through. My prayers and thoughts are with your family during this very difficult time.
Kristi Geib
Johnnie, Loyce and Benita Jones
August 20, 2012
MJ was a beautiful boy, and now he is a beautiful angel. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Diana Gordon
August 20, 2012
Such a precious young man and a wonderful, loving family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Diana Gordon
August 20, 2012
Thank you for sharing this Precious Gift, May God continue to shower you with his Sweet Memories, Praying for you ALL"
Mary Jane Newsome
Albert & Verna Daye
August 20, 2012
May God continue to give you the Peace which surpasses all understanding. Praying for your strength during this difficult time and in the days to come.
The Banks and Daye Families , St James COC
Lena (Vickey) Price
August 20, 2012
A special prayer is being sent to you and your family during this difficult time. As God watches over your precious one, may your family find strength from him as well.
William & Hazel Whitley
August 20, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
You are in our prayers during this time bereavement.
St. James Fremont Church Family
August 20, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you doing your time of sorry. May God give you strengh to go though. From Cynthia Hines & Family
Rhea and Reggie Jones
August 20, 2012
Michael and Melvina, we're so sorry for your loss. We're praying for peace and comfort for you, and for God's strength to carry you through.
Freda Beamon
August 20, 2012
My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Regan family, may you find comfort in knowing MJ is one of God's little angels now, & we must live to see him again one day. My prayers are with you all. ~Freda~ (St. James Church Fremont)
Regina Melvin
August 20, 2012
My prayers are with you all. Baby Michael is a true Angel of God. Bless you all.
St. James COC Family
August 20, 2012
Faith consists in believing when it is beyond the power of reason to believe. You have to believe that Mj was here for a reason and your connection will never be broken.
We are truly sorry for your loss. May God enfold you and your family with comfort, strength, and love throughout your journey of grief.
Love and Prayers
Alice & Isis of the Morris/Rascoe Family.
Lillian Bradley
August 20, 2012
Dearest Michael and Melvina, Our hearts grieve with you at this time. Know that we love and support you always. May God comfort and strengthen you.
James Hemby
August 20, 2012
Michael and Melvina,
You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Rena Sawyer
August 20, 2012
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers and ask God to provide that comfort that no earthly man can give you.
Patti A
August 20, 2012
I am so sorry for the loss of your little precious baby. He is in God's arms now.
beth hill
August 20, 2012
So sorry for your loss.our deepest sympathy to you. We lost our teenage son 7 mths.ago.
Beth and Mike Hill
Barbara McCullough
August 20, 2012
You are in my heart and prayers. Thank you for sharing the beautiful pictures of your precious MJ, whose courage and spirit shines bright.
Mike Ciolek
August 20, 2012
God Bless your family. You're in my prayers.
Kim Teal
August 20, 2012
Michael,
There are no words to express the sadness I feel for you and your family on the loss of this beautiful child that was entrusted to all of you. However, I'm so happy for the hope and promise that you will see him again in his perfect body!
Sharon Nizich
August 20, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. He truly is free now and you will be together again. There is no question on that.
Sharon Nizich
Barbara Bess
August 20, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. I looked at all the photos of MJ. He is so beautiful!
August 20, 2012
We are praying for you to receive God's strength, grace, and mercy during this time. He will sustain you and watch over you. We are here for you as a part of your comfort and support.
August 20, 2012
Michael & Mel,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this most difficult time. Thank you both for sharing your "Superman" with us. He blessed our lives and I thank you for allowing us to be a part of his short journey with you. Take care of each other and know that you are loved.
Sincerely,
William and Debra Lee
Mary Ferrell
August 20, 2012
Michael, you and your family are in my prayers especially now. What a beautiful and courageous little guy God blessed you with. In his short life he witnessed to more that most of us do in a long lifetime. May God be with you so you know He still loves you.
April Greene
August 20, 2012
Mel & Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Praying that God will sustain you.
Dan Upham
August 20, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss. Find strength in family and friends, all of whom are keeping you in their thoughts and prayers.
August 20, 2012
Olivia and Family,
Thank you for sharing MJ and his heartwarming story. I was blessed by his courage and waited anxiously for each milestone he achieved. Just want you to know that my prayers will continue, along with thanks to a marvelous God who gave such a precious gift as MJ. Be abundantly blessed and know you are loved.
Phyliss
August 20, 2012
Michael & Melvina,
We are so sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family always.
Derwin & Darcyhelena Greene
Victoria Anderson
August 19, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that the Newberry and Anderson Families in Hawkinsville, GA are praying that GOD will strengthen you where you are weak and build you up where you are torn down.
Joe Rudek
August 19, 2012
Michael and Melvina,
Words are inadequate at times such as these, inadequate to express the deep sorry for your loss. But also inadequate to simultaneously express the joyous gift of MJ's short time here which is so evident from the photos you posted. Thank you for sharing a view of that gift with all of us.
Evelyn Coley
August 19, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless and strengthen you.
Love,
Foy and Evelyn Coley
Janice Briscoe
August 19, 2012
Melvina and Michael, may the lord bless you at this time. M.J. was here only a short time but, oh what joy, peace, and love he gave you. We will continue to ask god to keep you all in prayer in jesus name. Amen.... Aunt Janice, Uncle Terry and Familly....
James, Monica, Ivey and Claire Rogers
August 19, 2012
Dear Regan, Thomas, Garmon and Brown families,
Please know that all of you are in our prayers for your strength and comfort in the loss of MJ. Consider his life a true blessing in that he taught you "the true meaning of love, patience, perseverance and strength".
May God continue to bless you all even more. Cherish your fond memories.
Karen Mendys
August 19, 2012
MJ truly did capture the heart of everyone he encountered. It was an honor to play even a small part in his care. Mike and Melvina, you are a true example of God's love and grace in action. My prayers are with you and your family.
August 18, 2012
MJ is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing his life with us. We will continue to Pray for each of you. May God Bless and keep you always.
Kenny and Marilyn McIntyre, Charlotte, NC
Vickie Patton
August 18, 2012
Our love is with you all.
Brenda Sharpless
August 17, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Brenda Sharpless
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