Randall Joseph Michon

1948 - 2017

Randall Joseph Michon obituary, 1948-2017, Manchester, NH

BORN

1948

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

McHugh Funeral Home & Cremation Service

283 Hanover Street

Manchester, New Hampshire

Randall Michon Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 9, 2017.

Randall Joseph "Butch" Michon, 69, of Manchester, died peacefully with dearest friend Cheryl (Champagne) Morabito by his side, on August 7, 2017 after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. He was born in Manchester on July 2, 1948 the son of Arthur and Marie (Stewart) Michon, Sr. He grew up in Manchester and attended Franklin and Manchester Central High Schools.

Randall was an auto aficionado and was self-employed as an expert auto body and paint technician. In his younger years, he enjoyed racing at New England Dragway in Epping. He was always ready for a challenging round of golf and he also enjoyed the quiet times he spent fishing and at home. He will be lovingly remembered as a father, grandfather, son, brother and friend.

He was predeceased by his daughter Lisa Marie Craig in 2014, his father Arthur Michon, Sr. in 2009 and his brother Arthur "Ricky" Michon, Jr. in 2014.

Members of his family include his son Michael Michon and his wife Melissa of Manchester, his daughter Jamie Schucker and her husband Rich of Gainesville, Virginia, his six grandchildren Benjamin, Monique, Makayla, Jennifer, Luke and Jordan and step granddaughter Ella, his mother Marie Michon and her companion Harold Carr of Tracy, New Brunswick Canada, his brother Dennis Michon of Manchester, his sisters Patricia Perreault and her husband Omer of Bedford and Katherine Michon of Virginia and her partner Bruce Roy of Connecticut, his former wife Claire Daigle Brinn and former partner Deborah Reed McLean, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation was held on Friday August 11 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm at the McHugh Funeral Home 283 Hanover St. corner of Beech St. in Manchester. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday August 12 at 10:00 am at St. Anthony of Padua Church 172 Belmont St. Manchester. Burial followed in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations in Randall's name be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

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August 3, 2023

Clorinda Schenck

Marie, Kate, Dennis, and Pat, I am thinking of you.

Clorinda

August 3, 2022

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Clorinda Schenck

Butch, you will always be remembered by your loving family and friends. Rest in Peace.

Clorinda and Bill Schenck

August 3, 2021

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Clorinda and Bill Schenck

Thinking of the entire Michon family today. Try to enjoy each and every day as it comes. All loved ones who came before us would want that for us. Life is short.

August 17, 2017

Marie and family.
In this time of loss may God comfort your heart with the thought that love lives on. Truly sorry to hear of (Butch) passing. Love Monette (Gage) Lamontagne.

August 13, 2017

Marie, Kathy and family, We want to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. You were wonderful and supportive.
The Genest family

August 12, 2017

Carol A

To the Michon family, I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Butch way back when he was married to Clair. My condolences to you all.

August 12, 2017

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

August 12, 2017

Dennis and family, I am truly sorry for your loss. Butch really epitomized an honest broker of life. He showed all who met him an honest sincere grace. He became a friend of our family 35 years ago. His work ethic came through on every job he took on. As the perishable bodies we have become imperishable, we look forward to seeing him again. God Bless,and we will be praying for you all. Sincerely, Mike, Teresa, Jack and Jeanne Hamlin

August 11, 2017

Katelyn Soucy

Sending prayers to Randall's family. I had the pleasure of working for him for almost 7 years. He was a wonderful man with a kind heart and a very good sense of humor. We had many laughs together and I will never forget the times we shared. Rest in everlasting peace Randall.

August 11, 2017

I will be praying for Everyone in the Michon family that they will find peace In their heart and soul from the loss of Butch who I had the pleasure to have been able to call a friend of mine ,he will be missed by all.. God bless Butch rest in peace.

Ray Soares

August 11, 2017

Jim Kathales

Marie, Pattie , Dennis, & Entire Family, I will always Remember Our time together @ Franklin School when we were class mates & the years we all lived in the Tonas Apt building. I recently got to See Butch twice back in April, when he was visiting Dennis @ the Body shop. Butch was a Great Child hood Friend. I'm Very Sorry for your Loss. Jim Kathales

August 10, 2017

Clorinda and Bill Schenck

MARIE,Kathy,Pat,Dennis,and Butch's entire family. Bill and I are so sorry for your LOSS. Bill and I will keep you all in our prayers.

Our love to you all,

August 10, 2017

Clorinda and Bill Schenck

MARIE, Kathy, Pat, Dennis, and Butch's entire family, Bill and I are praying for you all. We are so sorry for your LOSS.

Love to you all,

August 10, 2017

Clorinda and Bill Schenck

MARIE, Kathy, Pat, Dennis, and Butch's entire family, Bill and I are praying for you all. We are so sorry for your LOSS.

Love to you all,

August 9, 2017

Irene Lacroix-Rivet

Pat my mom and I extend our sympathies on the loss of your brother.

Irene and Rollande Lacroix

August 9, 2017

The Staff of McHugh Funeral Home

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

August 9, 2017

John Moran

Sorry for your loss Michon family. Before his leg problems he was a good guy a good golfer and a good friend. His auto body work was also very good. He will be missed. Rest in peace Butch.

August 9, 2017

Anne and Gregg Blanchard

Mike, Missy, and the girls, our deepest sympathy for your loss.

August 8, 2017

I am sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you during your time of mourning. Isaiah 61:1,2 ; Matthew 5:4

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