Nye-Madden, Michael T.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Thomas Nye-Madden on February 14, 2023, at the age of 20. Michael succumbed to addiction after a long and difficult battle. He was born on 4/22/02 in Lansing, MI, with multiple substances in his system. With love and support he recovered. He was adopted and adored by his devoted parents, Cindy Nye (Farmington, CT) and Kathy Madden (Cape Coral, FL). For years he was our miracle baby, seemingly defying all the odds. But when Michael discovered marijuana at the age of 13, addiction quickly took over.
Michael loved to cook, especially experimenting with new tastes and flavors. He played soccer, basketball and lacrosse in high school, and also liked to skateboard and work out. He loved music, and always had a flair for style. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, grandson, and friend. He adored his niece, Phaydra Nugent, and she equally adored her Uncle Mike.
Michael is predeceased by grandparents Suzanne Madden, Richard Nye, Marilyn Nye, and Charles Burdick. He is survived by siblings Lanse Nye-Madden, Eddie Elinburg, Tonya Nugent (husband Don) and Ell Medina; Stephanie Sheerin; niece Phaydra Nugent; grandfather Thomas Madden; aunts Lisa Madden and Mary Boucher, his Aunt Kristine and Uncle Kevin Powers; and Uncles Paul Nye and Dominic Carew. Michael also leaves behind cousins KJ and Colin Powers, and Nick Boucher; Aunts Lisa Stevens and Vickie Bateman and their family, and godmothers Mary Lannoye and Kathy Kacynski.
Michael was loved by many, touching people's hearts wherever he went. His ready smile and kind eyes put everyone at ease. Even in the midst of his own struggles, he was a light and inspiration for others who were trying to get clean. We appreciate the many treatment providers, and peers in rehab, AA and NA, who cared for and supported Michael along the way, especially his best friend, Kyle, who saw him through so many difficult times and was always there to give him both love and tough love. Thank you to everyone who kept him in their hearts and prayers, including our church family at First Church of Christ, Unionville, and especially Tim Barth, who started as Michael's Sunday School teacher and became like a father to him.
A wake will be held on Thursday, March 2 from 5-8 pm at the Ahern Funeral Home, 111 Main Street, Unionville. The funeral service will be held at First Church of Christ, Unionville, 61 Main Street, Unionville, on Friday, March 3, at 10:00 am. Anyone wishing to make a donation in Michael's memory may direct it to The Right Way Sober Living, 8600 Bridle Path, Davie, FL 33328.