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Michael Fessenden Obituary

Michael R. Fessenden Marine City Michael R. Fessenden, age 42, died January 8, 2010. He is survived by his son Tyler Fessenden, mother; Ruth Fessenden, sister Margaret (Steve) Markel, brother; Tom (Kathy) Lester, four nieces and one great nephew. He was preceded in death by his father Hugh Fessenden. Visiting hours are Wednesday 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Young Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, China Twp. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. following visiting hours. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.

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Published by The Times Herald from Jan. 10 to Jan. 11, 2010.

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Rest in peace powerlifter.

samantha smith

January 26, 2010

I loved mike very much and i will miss him very much! Mike was a great step-dad and a very loving man! I had some great times with him, and i will never forget him.

Sonya Lampton

January 26, 2010

I hope all who knew and loved Mike are doing well. I've kept this online for the next year in hopes everyone will share their stories about Mike as a way of keeping him alive in our hearts. He truly was a special person,and I miss him greatly.

Margaret Markel

January 21, 2010

My brother was a good person with a very big heart.He will be greatly missed by the family.It will be difficult remembering that sad day but,may he now look down and see all that loved him and may he rest in peace.We love you and we'll miss you.

Danny DeFelice

January 14, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Fessenden family. I had the honor and priviledge of training with Mike for many years and he will be missed.

mike costigan

January 14, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Lori Staniski

January 13, 2010

My deepest sympathies to Mikes family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
God rest your soul.

Rhonda Fessenden

January 13, 2010

Tyler my thoughts and prayers are with you.Youre Daddy was a great man and i loved him dearly and i always will. If you ever need anything i will always be here for you.

tyler fessenden

January 13, 2010

Daddy I love and miss you so much!! Love Tyler

Greg Wood

January 12, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Mike was a friend of My family for many years. He helped me many years back to train me for powerlifting. He would help to coach me during the lifting meets. He was a nice guy and very very strong. He will be missed by many.

Renata Armstrong

January 12, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this most difficult time. Mike, Thank-you for the most precious gift you could have given me, the gift of our son. You will be missed.

Sonya Lampton

January 11, 2010

I would like to send my condolences to your family and let them all know I am here for them anytime.

Sonya Lampton

January 11, 2010

Michael was a great man who brought nothing but happiness and love into my life. I will always love him and cherish the time we had together.

Sonya K Lampton

Amanda Armstrong

January 11, 2010

Wish me and your grandson could have met you.... have heard a lot about you and you will be missed by many!! love,
Amanda Brian and Brayden Armstrong

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