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Michael Thomas Chapel
September 12, 1960 ~ November 21, 2018 (age 58) 58 Years Old Leave a Condolence
Message from Lynn
September 12, 2019 8:39 PM
Happy Birthday Michael
Message from Sue
May 7, 2019 6:08 PM
Miss you so much. I think of you every day. I don’t know what happened, it was all so fast. We spoke for such a long time the day you passed.. You also sent me a text. Miss you Chape.
Message from Julie
April 10, 2019 9:37 PM
Big bother, I didn’t see you often enough, but I so very much miss knowing you that you are a phone call away. I think of you often and pray you are in a place of peace.. maybe fishing with grandpa or sitting talking with friends.
Message from Lynn
February 14, 2019 9:33 AM
Happy Valentines Day Michael
Message from Lynn Burdick
December 25, 2018 5:19 PM
Merry Christmas Michael.
Message from Karen Nass
November 28, 2018 10:05 PM
Dear Lynn, Zachary and Nick
I am very sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Karen Nass
I am very sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Karen Nass
Message from Amy, Richard and Caleb
November 28, 2018 4:21 PM
Thinking of all of you and sending our love! May your wonderful memories and love give you comfort in time!
Message from Kirk and Julie Stygar~ Chaplin, CT
November 28, 2018 12:19 PM
Always too soon to lose a loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time. Hoping the good memories will help lessen your grief and give you a reason to smile.
Message from Sacramenta Landrum
November 28, 2018 11:38 AM
To the Chapel family and friends please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one Michael. During Jesus Christ ministry his friend Lazarus had fallen asleep in death Jesus Christ shedded tears minutes later even though Lazarus had been laid to rest in a tomb for 4 days Jesus Christ called to Lazarus come out waking him up from the sleep of death John 11: 11-44. This foreshadowed what Jesus Christ will do very soon for the loved ones we have lost in death they will hear Jesus Christ voice calling them to wake up from the sleep of death John 5:28, 29, right here on a brand new Paradise Earth no more sickness pain or death Life without end Revelation 21: 1-5 jw.org.
Message from Alan and Shirley Thomas
November 28, 2018 11:17 AM
We both worked with Mike and came to know him as a friend. He had a kind and gentle way about him and we were lucky to get to know him during our time in Connecticut. He was a huge help to Shirley with her landscape design business. We carried the dahlia bulbs Mike gave Shirley almost 30 years ago with us when we moved and they still bloom today in our garden. We will always remember him. Please accept our deepest condolences for his untimely passing.
Message from Jeff and Kathy Chaplin
November 27, 2018 8:17 PM
We were so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I have many fond memories of being at UCONN and starting out in the horticultural business together. Our deepest sympathies. Jeff and Kathy
Message from Sharon Magnuson Mlyniec
November 27, 2018 7:09 PM
So sorry to hear about Michael's passing. Heartfelt condolences to Lynn and family.
Message from Laura Nichols Rudolph
November 27, 2018 6:36 PM
My heart goes out to Barbara and all of Mike's brothers and sisters, and to Lynn, Zach, and Nick. I have such good memories of Mike, and can hear his laugh even now. May you all remember his joie de vivre even as you mourn. Blessings.
Message from the Arriola family
November 27, 2018 3:47 PM
He was my daughter's godfather, pallbearer for both of my parents, successor to my uncle as a selectman, and one of the first in my family and in the town to embrace my husband. He was my cousin, but more like a brother to me, one of my dearest friends, and closest confidants. As a family and as a community, we will always miss Mike.
Message from Archie & Debbie Drouin & family
November 27, 2018 12:11 PM
Our deepest sympathies to your family and friends. You will truly be missed :(
Message from Kathy Thompson
November 27, 2018 11:07 AM
To the Chapel and Burdick families.. My heartfelt condolences to you. May your many years of wonderful memories overtime replace the sadness in your heart.
A Countryside Garden was sent on November 27, 2018
Michael - you, your spirit and your knowledge of all things Hampton will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends at this time of loss. Thank you for all you have done. The Town Hall staff.
Message from Louise & Paul Moschini
November 27, 2018 8:54 AM
Paul and I just met your wonderful family. Our sympathy to all of you. Paul lost his father when he was in his early twenties so he knows what you boys must be going through. We know your family will remain strong through this ordeal and that God is taking care of Michael as well as all of you. Sincere wishes from us to you.
Message from Janice Trecker
November 27, 2018 8:30 AM
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Mike was such an important person for the whole town and such a fine gentleman.
He will be very much missed.
He will be very much missed.
Message from Jason Ruimerman
November 27, 2018 8:25 AM
Lynn, Nick, and Zach,
May you find comfort over the days,weeks, months, and years by the memories of Michael. He always had a great story to share. I enjoyed getting to know him over the years.
May you find comfort over the days,weeks, months, and years by the memories of Michael. He always had a great story to share. I enjoyed getting to know him over the years.
Message from Lauren
November 27, 2018 8:01 AM
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I hope you can find comfort in the "God of all comfort" (2 Corinthians 1:3,4).
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Message from Kathleen Halbach
November 26, 2018 10:33 PM
Michael’s presence will be GREATLY missed by the community he called home! He never met a stranger, he was quick w/o hesitation to step up and offer support to anyone he saw trying to make a start, he saw possibilities where others saw only barriers. He was an upward thinker and inspired others to be so as well. I believe Michael left an incredible legacy not just his sons but to the entire community- in his memory reach out to someone, think possibilities, community- and above all take the time to share or listen to a story! Blessings family and friends as you go forward in this loss my hope and prayers for you all is you see only the GREATNESS of this man. Respectfully, Kathleen
Message from Linda and John Gorman
November 26, 2018 9:39 PM
We are so sorry for your loss, and cannot believe that it has happened - Hampton will miss Mike forever.
Message from Bobbi Blair
November 26, 2018 8:49 PM
Dear Burdick/Chapel family, I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Mike. He was one of those people that was just so nice to everyone, would stop to say "hi", see how you were doing, always had a smile, he was genuine. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Message from Joyce Recor Passmore
November 26, 2018 8:17 PM
To Lynn, Barbara and family,
So sorry for your loss. Michael was so talented and his passing is such a loss to all of his family and friends. My deepest sympathy.
So sorry for your loss. Michael was so talented and his passing is such a loss to all of his family and friends. My deepest sympathy.
Message from Bob Veach
November 26, 2018 7:51 PM
I am very sorry for the loss of Mike at such a young age. Lynn, Zachary and Nick, my deepest sympathy. Mike was always willing to help people and was well liked and respected in his community. He will be missed.
Message from cindi paradis
November 26, 2018 7:36 PM
i am sorry to hear of mike's passing know that my heart is heavy.sending out prayers for the burdick/chapel family.
Message from Denisia Veach
November 26, 2018 7:30 PM
Heartfelt sympathy goes out to all Mike's family and friends. Special condolences to Lynn and the boys.
Message from Douglas Michaud
November 26, 2018 7:29 PM
Lynn, Zachary and Nicholas. Though I didn't know you on a personal level, I knew Mike. I enjoyed chatting with him when he came into the Home Depot. In fact, growing up in Hampton, Mike was the type of guy everyone looked up to. It seemed like he knew so much about everything. He was a true mentor. I, Like everyone else in town, know what a gem we all have lost. I will miss seeing him around town and at the store. Please accept my condolences on your loss. I truly believe when we lose a loved one, we gain a guardian angel. I know he will always be watching over you!
Message from Michael McCabe
November 26, 2018 7:24 PM
Mike was the first person to reach out to us after we moved to Hampton this year. Offering friendship, and helping us make connections with other local folks. His wish was for us to thrive in our new community. For no other reason than to help those in his community of which he cared for so much. We are forever great full for his friendship, and offer his family sincerest condolences in this difficult time. God speed Mike. Travel well.
Message from Wanda and John
November 26, 2018 6:52 PM
Mike,
Hampton will never be the same. Loved your stories and you being you!. Lynn and family, our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Hampton will never be the same. Loved your stories and you being you!. Lynn and family, our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Message from Lynn Burdick
November 26, 2018 6:18 PM
Dear Michael, Know that you are loved. The boys miss you terribly. Say Hi to Papa for us and know that we will keep our memories of you close to us. love LYNN
Message from Jim & Nicole Gazza
November 26, 2018 3:47 PM
Our deepest sympathies to all mike’s friends and family
Message from Judith Provost Warner
November 26, 2018 3:46 PM
My sincere sympathy to the Chapel family, especially Holly and Barbara, on the passing of Michael. I remember him delivering plants to the First Baptist Church for Christmas and Easter. Mom would always remark when we went by his greenhouse that is where the flowers came from. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Message from Nathaniel, Diana Woodward
November 26, 2018 12:04 PM
We all have had the pleasure of knowing our friend Mike. I have been honored to call Mike my friend since 3rd grade. There are always a few people in your life that you can say you truly trust. Mike was that friend to me. As we grieve, my heart goes out to Lynn, Zachary and Nicholas. I can’t imagine the hollow you must have in your hearts. Know that Mike may be missing from our sight but will always be with us in our thoughts.
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