Michael Joseph Amell1

M, #26009, b. Mar 21, 1930, d. May 2, 2017
Father*Joseph Edward Amell1 b. Jan 22, 1888, d. Aug 22, 1941
Mother*Elizabeth Mabel LaFlower1 b. Jan 26, 1895, d. Apr 14, 1955

Chronological Events

Birth*Mar 21, 1930 Michael Joseph Amell was born on Mar 21, 1930 at Northfield, Washington County, Vermont, United States.1 
 He was the son of Joseph Edward Amell and Elizabeth Mabel LaFlower.1 
Death*May 2, 2017 Michael Joseph Amell died on May 2, 2017, at age 87 at Enfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States.2 
ObituaryMay 4, 2017  OBITUARY: Michael J. Amell Sr., 87, of Enfield, beloved husband of Shirley (Colton) Amell for 63 years, entered into eternal rest, Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at Johnson Memorial Medical Center.

Born and raised in Northfield, Vermont, he lived in Enfield for many years and was a retired machinist from Storm Drop Forging in West Springfield. He was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran who served his country honorably. Michael enjoyed tinkering around his home fixing many things at his own pace. He also valued the time spent working in his garden. His time away from his home was usually spent on the golf course as he was an avid golfer.

Besides his wife, Shirley, Michael is survived by a son, Michael J. Amell Jr. of Springfield; a grandson, Joshua Martin Amell and his wife, Stephanie, of Clinton, Massachusetts; and three great-grandchildren, Harrison, Nathaniel, and Lynn Amell. He also leaves several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by six brothers and one sister.

Funeral services are private.

Donations in Michael's memory may be made to Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 383 Hazard Ave., Enfield, CT 06082.

Published online at www.leetestevens.com.2
 

Military*

 

Listed as a Military Veteran who served in wartime combat in Korea.

 

Citations

  1. [S1094] Vermont - Birth Record, online at Ancestry.com.
  2. [S19] Obituary - Online, Newspaper or Funeral Home.