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Brandon Vavra Obituary

Brandon Lee Vavra January 8, 1983 - June 23, 2011 BOZRAH - Brandon Lee Vavra, 28, of South Road, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 23, 2011. On January 8, 1983 he was born in Groton, Connecticut the son of Doreen A. (Moffatt) Mohan of Bozrah and Mark W. Vavra of Tucson, AZ. Brandon was a lover of life, a kind spirit who always saw, and deeply appreciated, the quality in others while possessing both a sharp wit and a great sense of humor. He loved making people laugh. He also enjoyed writing poetry and was an accomplished lyricist. He will be remembered as an avid fan of music, literature, acting, and fishing. He enjoyed being outdoors, feeling connected to nature. He was a member of New Life Assembly of God in Griswold and most recently had begun working as an automotive technician at Wal-Mart in Lisbon. He is survived by his parents, Dominic and Doreen Mohan of Bozrah; brother Brett W. Vavra; three sisters, Cassandra M. Mohan and Grabrielle E. Mohan and Dominique L. Mohan; grandparents, Richard and Theresa (Gentile) Mohan; great-uncle Francis P. Murphy and his wife Laura; and two uncles, Clint Shaw and Clifford Moffatt. He was pre-deceased by his aunt, Carleen Moffatt-Shaw. A funeral service will be held on Friday at 10:00 A.M. at the Uncasville location of Woyasz & Son Funeral Service, 11 Jerome Rd, Uncasville. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 5-8 P.M. Donations in his memory are being accepted by his family, c/o Doreen Mohan, 34 South Rd, Bozrah, CT 06334.

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Published by Norwich Bulletin on Jun. 28, 2011.

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July 23, 2011

love you and miss you so much brandon. i cant imagine not seeing you again.....

Nancy Chroninger

July 18, 2011

From one mother to another mother who has lost a son, my heart is with you as you travel this difficult journey. There are no words to say to make this pain dissipate. I am truely sorry for your loss. One piece of advice that helped was to "Make grief your companion." From Mush's sister

lorilyn birkbeck

July 5, 2011

sending you all my love plz call or send me e-mail 8607100972 or [email protected]

June Dengate

July 4, 2011

It has been many years since i have seen brandon. Throughout the time i had known him. he was a sweet young guy. he always made people smile. Rest in Peace Brandon. We all we will see you again one day.

Michelle Hrubienski

July 3, 2011

Brandon we will love you forever you were like a brother to us when ever you came over to see your brother we had great times i wish you where still here with us now but dad up in heven says it was your time so go rest in peace and let the lord gide you with love Michelle & Quincy your other family

Marsha Hoffman

July 1, 2011

REMEMBER ME

To the living, I am gone,
To the sorrowful, I will never return,
To the angry, I was cheated,
But to the happy, I am at peace,
And to the faithful, I have never left,

I cannot speak, but I can listen.
I cannot be seen, but I can be heard.
So as you stand upon a shore gazing at a beautifulsea-
As you look upon a flower and admire its simplicity-
Remember me.

Remember me in your heart:
Your thoughts, and your memories,
Of the times we loved,
The times we cried,
The times we fought,
The times we laughed.
For if you always think of me, I will never have gone.

April Smith

July 1, 2011

It has been a long time since we have seen each other since middle school. I will always remember you as being a wonderful spirit that could make everyone laugh and smile.

Peter Adamik

July 1, 2011

It's been a while since I've seen him, but I still remember that funny, zany, and undeniably likeable guy that always seemed capable of passing on a smile as easy as you would a handshake. It is a rare thing to have known someone like Dunny, a person who possessed such a carefree and unfiltered outlook on life that you sometimes found yourself unknowingly drawn into that gonzo world of his and loving every minute of it. Thanks Dunn - for those little moments of respite that seem so hard to come by these days.

Fran Robbins-Murphy

June 30, 2011

Dearest Doreen,Dominic and family I can't imagine your pain,I have and will continue to pray you for you and your family. I meant Brandon when he just a little boy though Heidi andClifford, he was so sweet,cute,funny and polite.I remember like it was yesterday when we all went to N.F.A. and he played the part of that crazy plant with the great voice in 'the little shop of horrors.He was wonderful and will be missed by all who knew him. Rest in peace Brandon...love Fran

Dorrie Gahner

June 29, 2011

My deepest sympathies and condolences to you all at this intense time of loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God help you bear this pain with his unending love.

Elaine Martell

June 29, 2011

Dear Doreen, Dominic, and family,
I am very sorry to hear of Brandon's passing. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God continue to carry you through.

Kelly Ducharme

June 29, 2011

My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family Brett. We went to school together, so I do not personally know your brother, but may he RIP..

Mark Vavra

June 29, 2011

Knowing Christ===Peace===PRICELESS
blessings
Pastor Mark
The S.O.B.E.R. Project

C

June 29, 2011

RIP Brandon. You will be missed. Thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time.

Elizabeth Burgess

June 29, 2011

Doreen, Dominic and Family,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of Brandon. He was a really sweet young man with a caring and loving heart. May you find comfort in God's arms and in your memories of Brandon. If you need anything, please give us a call. We are here for you at anytime. Rest in Peace, Brandon. You will forever be missed.

Much Love,

Lisa, Jay, Tim and Tori Burgess and Pat Berry and family.

June 29, 2011

"Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with GOD,AS WE UNDERSTOOD HIM,praying only for knowledge of his will for us and the power to carry that out." Peace -Gordon

Renee carignan

June 29, 2011

This candle is lit for u and the great person u were and still are.

Renee carignan

June 29, 2011

I will always remember the good times we had in school. Loved that we could say happy birthday to each other on the same day. U will be very missed, but its time to remember u for what we had. RIP. Till we meet again.

Cindy Moffatt

June 29, 2011

Doreen and Family,
We have talked and you know how very sorry I am to hear about Brandon. I wish I could travel to CT to be there for you. I love you and will keep all of you in my prayers.

nikki desroche

June 29, 2011

Brandon, I know we have not kept in touch over the years but 7,8,9 grade memories have never been forgotten. I know you'll remember in 9th grade, when I grabbed your keychain necklace and the whole ring from the keychain spun into my finger. Well, since that crazy incident I have a scar on my finger that I have hated this whole time. I always looked at it and thought of you though and laughed to myself. The weirdest part of this story was the day you left us I had told this same story, a story I had not told in awhile.I will never look at the scar in hatred again. You will be greatly missed. You were such a great person and I am sorry that we didn't keep in touch. Also sorry to find out you only lived mins down the road. I wish we would have ran into each other more. God bless you and your family.

carmen morales

June 29, 2011

hi i went to nfa all four years but i knew who he was he was a kind and fun person to be around i heard alot of good things about him god bless to the family and friends who knew him he will be missed but the memories of him will remain in everybody hearts r.i.p brandon

Brett Vavra

June 28, 2011

Thanks to Everyone for posting such comforting words of genuine care and concern. It is truly a blessing just to see how loved my brother was by everyone. At this agonizing time where my family and I are overwhelmed with sickening grief, this comes as a small cathartic relief for us. Please continue to keep us in your prayers. Thanks again.

Rachael Johnson

June 28, 2011

Even though I didn't know you as well as some of my other friends did I know how good a person you were, all your friends loved you! You will be missed.

Nikki Couture

June 28, 2011

We'll all miss Brandon. he was the life of TLE. It pains us all that he's gone. i wish we could hear him sing for one more time. i'm sorry for your loss, he really was a great guy.

June 28, 2011

I am deeply sorry to hear of the loss of your son and brother. My prayers are with you as I pray for Brandon's peacefulness. Diane Guerra (Brecksville

Rhonda Tetreault

June 28, 2011

to the family of brandon i just met brandon at lisbon walmart in the breakroom or in passing he seems like such wonderful person. always laughing and smiling wish i could hav known him better. may he rest in peace and god be with brandon and his family in this time... Rhonda Tetreault

June 28, 2011

I am deeply sorry to hear of the loss of your son and brother. My prayers are with you as I pray for Brandon's peacefulness. Diane Guerra (Brecksville

Linda and Paul Vetrano

June 28, 2011

Our deepest condolences to everyone who new him, wish we knew him, sounds like he was an amazing person.

Phallon Pina

June 28, 2011

I Am lighting this candle in your memory. I know its been years since I've seen you, but I have a lot of good memories with you when we were children! You will truly be missed but never forgotten!
R.I.P. Brandon

Mandy Guillemette

June 28, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. I have known Brandon for many years. I will always remember reminiscing about life in Tucson with him and painting his bedroom caution yellow when he moved to Bozrah. I hope you have found peace Brandon and I pray your family will find it as well.

Angel K

June 28, 2011

I went to school with Brandon, he was always such a funny, nice person and always made me laugh. I am so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.

Gina Sacco

June 28, 2011

Dear Brett and Family,
I am so deeply sorry to hear about the tragic loss of Brandon. Words cannot express how truly sorry I am. He was a wonderful, handsome, funny, intelligent man. I am lucky to have known him. My heart breaks for you now.
Love, Gina

Damaris Pacheco-Frederico

June 28, 2011

Doreen, Dominic & Family, May God help & guide you through this very difficult time. It has been quite a while since I saw Brandon, but I do remember he was a sweet, polite, and kind young man. Our prayers are with you all.

Jason Merfeld

June 28, 2011

I am very happy and proud of the fact that I can say "Dunny" was a close friend. I will forever miss you. My thoughts and prayers are with Brett and the entire family. Love you man.

June 28, 2011

Sorry to hear about your loss and our thoughts and prays are with you at this time.

Love,
Heather and Jeff Brown

natalie hall

June 28, 2011

There is so much I wish I could say. Even though we haven't talked in a long time I never forgot you. You were my bff as kids! You were the kindest sweetest guy I ever knew! I will always regret not being there for you! You will always be with me heart and soul!

adele przybyl

June 28, 2011

thanks for being you, brandon. so unique and soulful. our talks on the way to your work...ah the laughs...you gobbled up my chili, lasagne, mexibake...loved to eat, loved your friends and family, loved life. thanks for mowing the lawn one last time. love you like a son.
may peace be with your family.i know how hard it is to lose a child.

Shanaz Rigi Petty

June 28, 2011

Dear Brett and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. I remember Brandon as being such a funny, polite and kind person and I had such a blast with him at my Christmas party years ago. His lovely spirit will be missed.

Yvette C

June 28, 2011

My deepest sympathy to Brandon's Family and close friends. I am sorry I did not know him well. Brett we've known each other since elementary school and though we dont' see each other much I want you to know that I'm your friend indefinitely and if there is anything I can do for you and your family please let me know.

Much Love
Yvette C

June 28, 2011

So sorry for your loss Doreen and family. :-(
Cathy & Nino

Cathy Pedini

June 28, 2011

:-(

Kelly Birt

June 28, 2011

Doreen and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss! You will be in my thoughts and prayers in your time of grief!

Beth Coletti

June 28, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do to help please call. We are right next door. The Colettis

Karen Mitchell

June 28, 2011

Dear Doreen & family,
So sorry to hear the horrible news about Brandon. Although we are out of the area now you are never far from our thoughts. We will keep you in our prayers. Love, Ray McKinney, Karen,
Erik & Stephen Mitchell

DOTTIE

June 28, 2011

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME DOREEN. BRANDON WAS A REALLY SWEET KID WHEN HE CAME TO THE BUS YARD. HE WILL BE REMEMBERED!!

Matthew Thomas

June 28, 2011

It seems like everything I look at reminds me of you. We had some great times together. I'd pretty much give anything to hear you sing another song, sit down next to you and play one last nintendo game, or for us to cast one last line into the river together. You will be greatly missed but your impact on those around you will live on forever. May you now find peace my friend.

lisa blake

June 28, 2011

i would like to say to his family and friends that i am so sorry for your lost. may he be in heaven with the angels in the sky. he will be missed.

Dan Barile

June 28, 2011

Brandon, I am still at a loss of words. You were such a kind, intelligent, caring, funny, and eccentric individual. You were one of my dearest friends, and I miss you tremendously. I'm sure you are smiling down on all of us right now. You touched a lot of lives, and you will never be forgotten. Thank you for all of the great memories. Words cannot express my emotions at the moment. My prayers are with your family. May you rest in peace.

Christopher Faison

June 28, 2011

I will forever be grateful to have had Brandon in my life. Peace and Blessings...

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