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Michael Conlin Obituary
SOUTHAMPTON - Michael P. Conlin, 59, a man who could enter a room as a stranger and leave as a friend, died September 7th. Michael was born in Worcester, MA to Daniel and Carol (Sloan) Conlin. He attended Assumption Prep and graduated from Williston Northampton School where he excelled at cross country and track. He attended UMass and pursued an avid study of Irish language at the Elms, in Ireland, and at schools and conferences throughout the northeast.
Many remember Michael for his work in scouting. He was scoutmaster for TR 110 in Westfield, and founded and led TR 210 in Southampton. He received the Silver Beaver award for his work creating and implementing the Chief Warner Jr. Leader Training program.
He was an owner of the Wintergreen Kennels in Southampton, steering the business through decades of growth and success.
His deepest love was for his family. Michael and his wife Judith (Miller) would have celebrated 40 years of marriage in October. His daughter Flannery Wiemer and her husband Kristopher are the parents of granddaughters Isabelle and Grace. His son Jared and wife Melissa (Partridge) are the parents of his granddaughter Gwyneth. Michael reveled in his role as "Seanathair" to the three girls and was proud to see his two children grow to be accomplished, successful adults. He actively shared a love and appreciation of the family land and its history.
He leaves his father Dan, and his sisters Lori Conlin Riley and Patricia Conlin Shreve and their families. He also leaves Kate Miller Carl, Elizabeth Miller Grasty, Louisa Miller Hoar, Bruce Douglas Miller and their families. His mother Carol, his brother John, and sister Kathleen Conlin Towle predeceased him. Numerous nieces and nephews knew that they could count on Uncle Michael for a listening ear and commonsense advice.
Michael was a steadfast friend who inspired loyalty and challenged preconceptions, and he is missed. A celebration of his life will be held at the family homestead October 12 at 2:00 PM.
Memorial gifts may be sent to The Irish Cultural Center at Elms College in Chicopee, or to the food pantry of the 1st Congregational Church of Southampton, MA, UCC.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Conlin
Kathy Hucks
September 21, 2024
A sad loss for everyone he knew. Was it just a nanosecond ago he was running track and sparkin´ Judy? Seems so.
Paul Jenney
September 13, 2023
Has it been this long?
Whenever I recall my childhood and growing up in Westfield MA, its not complete without Troop 110 stories and Mike Conlin stories from that time, and as I grew into the man I am today, on an equal level discussing business issues and life issues.
You were a great influence on my life and still missed.
Jenny Kapinos
October 12, 2014
Love and miss you very much, Uncle Michael
Paul Brunelle
October 6, 2014
Judith and Family, As you know, I met Mike in my freshman year of HS, and he was and continues to be a big part of my life. Knowing Mike changed my life, I knew him as a loving and giving person, a loyal friend, and I will miss him.
September 29, 2014
William Blackwood
Mike was a friend and good father and a grandfather. All he could talk about was he grandkids. I'm so sorry for your loss. He is well missed.
Relaxing in Costa Rica 2010
Warren Grasty
September 27, 2014
Michael was more than a brother-in-law. He was a great friend, and will be missed tremendously.
September 25, 2014
To the entire Conlin family ~our most sincere condolences. He was taken much too soon. May the numerous memories made provide comfort in the days and weeks ahead & and may God give you strength to get through this most difficult journey.
Ken & Jackie Fitzpatrick ( Bullwinkle's Dad & Mom)
South Hadley, MA
September 25, 2014
We will miss him terribly. I loved to hear his voice on the other side of the phone when we would call. Such a great guy. Still cannot believe he is gone.
Jim, Sandy, and Michael Hayden
Easthampton, MA
Andrew and Carol Klyman
September 25, 2014
We were surprised and saddened to learn of Michael's death. We trusted Michael and his crew to look after our various pets when we went on vacation, knowing that they would be in good hands. We will miss his warm greetings and concern for our pets' wellbeing. Our sincere condolences to his family.
The Braastad family.
September 24, 2014
Our thoughts are with you.
Tracey Egloff
September 24, 2014
So very sorry to hear this news. He was always so nice to us when we brought our dog to stay at Wintergreen. My sincere condolences to the family.
September 24, 2014
Judith,
Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family at this time of heartbreaking loss. Michael touched so many of us,and so profoundly.
Bob, Paula and Doug Grenier
September 24, 2014
Mac and I are deeply saddened by the news of Mike's passing. He always had a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye. Our heart felt condolences to you and your family.
CJ and Mac Hardy
September 24, 2014
Dear Judith and Flannery,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you .
George ,Marilyn and Casper Newman
Elizabeth & Gary Cloutier
September 24, 2014
Mike smiling face, good humor and nature will be greatly missed by Liz and I. We are so glad that we had the time to have him in our lives, and will always remember him with the fondest of memories and the many times spent together. Rest in Peace.
Fred DeBruyn
September 24, 2014
Judith, I am so sorry hear about Michael. It certainly comes as a shock. I know you can take comfort in your wonderful family and please know you are in our thoughts.
Sally Parker Cave
September 23, 2014
Dear Judith and Family,
I send my love to you all during this sad time. Michael was such a fine man, a great classmate and we were all better for knowing him. I am sending Irish prayers up for him this evening. Love, Sally
Kathy Hicks and Dave LaPlante
September 23, 2014
Such an imp! Mike was always full of fun and life and a good word. He will be sorely missed. Our deepest sympathies go out to Judith and their family.
Joyce Korona
September 23, 2014
Judith, so sorry to read of Mike's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Kyle and I will always remember Mike's guidance throughout Kyle's time in Boy Scouts and in helping him to achieve Eagle Scout.
Fred & Lucille Wiemer
September 22, 2014
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. No words can ever heal the wounds of loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jennie Markens
September 22, 2014
Dear Judith and Flannery,
We are very sad for the loss of Michael. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda Michel
September 21, 2014
Judith,
Please know you have been in my prayers during this challenging time.
Linda Brown
September 21, 2014
Lori, sorry to read about the passing of Michael, I been thing about all the good times we had growing up. Sorry for your loss my thought and prayers go out to you and the family.
Lori Greaney/Barcome
September 21, 2014
The world has lost a fine man.
September 21, 2014
Sorry for your loss, Mike was a great guy and will be missed, The Reed Family
Lisa Peloquin
September 21, 2014
Thought and prayers for Judith and family. A great loss......
Gardner Cummings
September 21, 2014
The contributions that Michael made to scouting improved my childhood and a large group of other scouts in our troop , he inspired, motivated , and truely changed our outlook on life by Instilling can-do attitude.. He taught what leadership is and how to embrace it. I'm thankful for all he did for us scouts .. May God rest his soul
September 21, 2014
I'm very sorry for the loss of Mike. My prayers are with you Judith, Dan, and Laurie and your families.He was one of a kind.
Fran Reed
September 20, 2014
Mike Conlin had a great influence in making me the man I am today. I always consider the clan family and that will not change, but without him to chat too about computers, and life, a little bit less in my life. I will miss you my friend.
Susan Hocker-Adamski
September 20, 2014
To Judith and Family
Teresa Serafin
September 20, 2014
I was shocked, and saddened, to read about the death of Michael. I remember a conversation I had with him when he learned that I, too, would be attending an Arlo Guthrie concert at UMass. He was overflowing with enthusiasm for folk music and was far more knowledgeable than I was about that genre of music. I can see, from his obituary, that he had many, many interests that he pursued passionately. I think he lived a very full life.
John Riley
September 20, 2014
To the Conlin Family: I am also heartbroken for you. Many good memories of Mike and all you guys. My prayers are with you. May God hold Michael in the palm of His Hand!RIP
Greg Madsen
September 20, 2014
Mr. Conlin was a great leader in Boy Scouts and an overall good person. I am thankful for the years I had in Boy Scouts because of him. He gave up his time, his home and his property so that the scouts would have a place to call "home". Prayers for his family.
September 20, 2014
So sorry to hear, my thoughts and prayers go out to Michael's family. I remember him when he hired me for summer work one summer at wintergreen where we brought our family dog for grooming. A kind man indeed.
Jackie Hackworth
September 20, 2014
My sympathies to all the family over their loss of Michael.
Mark Perez
September 20, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out Michael's entire family and his many friends. I am proud to say I knew him, learned from him and my life is far better for having known him.
Michael Lech
September 20, 2014
Sorry for your loss.
September 20, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Michael's passing. I so remember his smile and great personality. My heart goes out to you Judith and the entire family. The world is very sad today.
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