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Michael Towle Obituary
WEBSTER - Michael W. Towle, 68, of Webster, a former longtime resident of Manchaug, died Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at home. He leaves a son, Shawn Towle of Manchaug; a daughter, Kelly Ann Graika of Southbridge and two grandchildren, Kristin Robillard and Garrett Magness. He also leaves his former wife Michelle F. (Goodrich) Towle of Leicester; three brothers, Frank O Towle of Webster, Mark S. Towle and his wife Dorothy of E. Douglas and Alan J. Towle and his partner Cindy Drouin of Athol; a sister, Kathleen A. Polselli and her husband Robert of Coral Gables, FL; many cousins, nephews and nieces.
He was born in Great Bend, Kansas, son of Nelson A. and Alice M. (Urban) Towle. Michael graduated from Sutton High School and was an accomplished baseball pitcher. He was very proud that he had the opportunity to tryout for the Red Sox. Michael worked for Cintas Fire Protection and Fire Supression Systems for many years. He also drove trucks for Valley Transportation. He was an avid outdoorsman and Boston sports fan and once served on the volunteer Manchaug fire department. He was a member of the Singletary Rod and Gun Club, Black Patch Muzzle Loaders and participated in primitive rendezvous. He was a former member of the Manchaug Boy Scouts Troop 104 and the Order of the Arrow.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 26 at Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Arrangements are in the care of CALLAHAN FAY & CASWELL Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle Street, Worcester.
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alan
September 16, 2024
Thinking of you always Mike!! And here we are again with another year missing you!! Love, brother Alan
alan
September 15, 2023
And time passes us by, thinking of you always!! Love Alan
Mark Towle
September 11, 2023
I'm a little early but better early than late. Another year that passed, seemed like yesterday. You are missed every day. Love your Brother Mark.
Mark Towle
September 19, 2022
Where do the years go?? 7 already.
Carolynn Dumas
September 17, 2022
You will get to the Berkshires one of these days somehow. I
alan towle
September 16, 2022
Can it really be 7 years already? We miss you and you are in our hearts and thoughts!! We all Love and Miss you Brother!!!
alan towle
September 15, 2021
Mike, and another year is here. Don't know what I can say that I haven't already said! Missing you, Love you brother! Alan
Mark
September 11, 2021
Can't believe it's been six years Mike. But it has. Still think of you everyday, still can't believe. We all miss you and love you. Your Brother and family.
alan towle
September 16, 2020
Hey Brother. Been five years, wow does not seem that long. Been then there are times that seems forever when I'm missing you! Love you Brother, Alan
Mark Towle
September 11, 2020
Mike, I can't believe it's been 5 years. It seems like yesterday we were fishing at Tucker Lake. And Stevens pond. Remember the Fireworks at the Rez? I don't care, THAT WAS FUNNY. Miss and Love ya Bro.
alan towle
January 29, 2020
Happy Birthday Brother, Love You!!!!
Mark Towle
September 11, 2019
BRO, Can't believe it's already been four years, seems like yesterday. Love as always Mark.
Michelle Towle
September 11, 2019
Michael still lives on in the hearts of those who really love him though he has left a space that can never be filled. He will never be forgotten by the memories that we all have. I still miss him every day.
alan towle
September 11, 2019
Brother Mike. What can I say that hasn't already been said by so many! Still Loving and Missing you! Alan.
2-8-15
Carolynn
October 22, 2017
Over three years now...wow...seems like I am the only one marking time...and for how long...who knows?
Carolynn Dumas
September 20, 2016
MIKE is buried at Paxtons cemetery...glad you stopped by and said hello trust all is well with you...think we all had some crazy times with the ball team and coach L was great.
September 20, 2016
Thanks for the rememberance. I think about Mike and the old days often. I was at Howard cemetery last week, and said "hi"
Thanks, 'Hard to believe a year!
Jeff Eaton
SHS class of '65
Carolynn Dumas
September 19, 2016
Well its been just over a year and thought I would come back in remembrance.
I guess from what I see I am the only one to mark one year...and who remembered.
alan
December 15, 2015
Thank You Mary! Alan
Mary Urban
December 14, 2015
My sympathy to the Towle family. I just heard about Mike's passing today. I remember our trip to Massachusetts in 1982 when I got to meet the family.
Michelle Towle
October 8, 2015
to all the Towle family near and far we will all miss Mike. with all the challenges he had he was a good hearted person who would help anyone he could. I have loved him for many years and will continue to do so in my heart. I miss him especially on this day that would have been our 21st anniversary. Be happy and well my love
Lisa Gunnarson
October 2, 2015
Michelle, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family during this difficult time.
September 28, 2015
We are so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Barbara and Brian Kinney
Danielle Therrien
September 26, 2015
Shawn, so sorry to hear of your dad's passing.
Kristin Robillard
September 26, 2015
Grandpa I'll forever remember the memories we shared. I'll definitely miss you, rest in peace. I love you!
Sandy Legasey
September 24, 2015
Michelle I am so sorry to hear about Mike.With all the hardships you both endured you still were still there for each other.You were there for him even in the darkest times and I know he was thankfull for your support.
Kelly-Ann Graika
September 23, 2015
When does daddy's little girl ever stop needing her dad? Never. A life time of memories but it doesn't fill the void. You will be missed deeply. RIP Dad. I love you.
Jim Baker
September 23, 2015
Correction - Mike was a great pitcher for Sutton High School baseball and there was no other pitcher who was the starting pitcher from freshman to senior year. No other baseball player from Sutton ever accomplished that fact to my knowledge. Again very sorry to family regarding his death.
Jim Baker
September 23, 2015
Classmate and teammate where we graduated in 1965. Mike was the starting pitcher for Sutton High Basement from 1962 to 65. He was a great pitcher and should be in the Sutton High School Sports Hall of Fame. Very sorry regarding his death and condolences to his family
Alan
September 21, 2015
You were and always will be my big Brother. I will miss you so much.....will never forget you! Love you Brother! RIP
Shirley Zeiger
September 21, 2015
Dear Towle Family,
You have my depest sympathy. I used to babysit Mike, Frank, Mark and Kathleen as children. I lived across the St. I am Shirley Lavallee Zeiger, I've lived in Mishawaka, Indiana for 53 yrs. Again you all have my sympathy.
Sincerely,
Shirley Lavallee Zeiger
Mike & Debi Bundtzen
September 20, 2015
We will miss you Mike RIP
John Taft
September 19, 2015
Frank sorry to hear about Mike. He was my best man at my wedding. Our prayers go out to the family. Say hi to the rest of the family for me. John and Sharon Taft
John Taft
September 19, 2015
Our deepest sympathy, thoughts, and prayers to the entire family. Love, John and Sharon Taft
Louise Bandlow
September 18, 2015
Dear Frank. My Sympathy on the loss of your brother. Love Weezie
Michelle Towle
September 18, 2015
Brian And I want to send our condolences to the Towle family. Wish we could be there. RIP Uncle Mike. Dad (Frank) if you read this sorry for your loss and we miss you.
Carolynn
September 18, 2015
Buttery faces on B-Days..baseball..softball..family wiffle ball..fishing marithons..fresh water..ice..deep sea..hunting..poker games..catch 5..croquet..setting up tents upside down..family meals at moms..crazy Christmas's..sunday omlets..baseball coach L..dropping trees on car..horseback riding..etc. etc. just some of the "good" memories..lets remember them.
September 18, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Pat Dube
September 18, 2015
Frank Sorry for the loss of your brother.
September 18, 2015
ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS.
September 18, 2015
Mike was a member of the class of '65 at Sutton High....always quiet, gentleman....star pitcher of our baseball team! Years have passed, but left great memories of Mike! RIP, throw hard
Jeff Eaton SHS, class of 65... Weathersfield, Vermont
Fran (Stuart) Rivers
September 18, 2015
So sorry for your loss. He will be missed by many. May he Rest in Peace~
September 18, 2015
Sincere condolences to Frank..Mark...Kathy..Alan..and Kelly-Ann..Kristen...Garrett...Shawn.
Carolynn
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