Michael Caleb McHugh
Michael Caleb McHugh, of Milton, an incredible son and loving brother, passed on August 5 as a result of Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma.
Michael was diagnosed only 15 months ago yet endured countless battles in an effort to live as much and as full a life as possible. Michael would not want to be remembered for the disease he endured but for more for his humor, his boundless compassion and great love of Boston sports. Michael attended Tucker Elementary School and was a proud High Honors student at Thayer Academy.
Father Michael Sr., originally from Scituate, MA, mother Kari (Bornhorst), originally from Acton, MA, and sister Brooke, welcome his friends and family to visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Friday, August 11 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm. The funeral will be held at St. Mary’s of the Hills Church, 29 Saint Mary’s Road, Milton, Saturday, August 12 at 10:00 am. (Please park in the St. Mary of the Hills School parking lot, 250 Brook Road)
The family is asking that in lieu of flowers, donations go to support a fund Michael developed that will be used to bring joy to the nurses that care for cancer patients at Dana Farber and Children’s Hospital. These nurses found innumerable ways to bring him and his family joy, clarity and love from the day he was diagnosed until the moment he passed. Donations can be made out to Dana Farber-nurses fund and sent to PO BOX 351, Milton, MA 02186 and the family will present them in Michael’s name.
Guestbook Entries
Michael, I will miss seeing your face in history class everyday. I will miss saying hi to you in the hallways. Thayer Academy won’t be the same without you. I don’t know why bad things have to happen to such good people. I will miss you so much.
I am so very sorry to hear of Michael’s and your family’s struggle with his cancer diagnosis and with his death. I do not know if you would remember me but I was the nurse at Tucker and remember Michael very well As well as Brooke and you as parents.
My thoughts are with all of you. I wish I had the words to truly console you but I do feel Michael left his mark in this world. I cannot attend the funeral but wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Best, Mary Lou Bradley
To Kari and Family
You have been in our thoughts since the day our daughter (Stacey) told us about Michael’s diagnosis. Your entire family has endured a very trying 15 months and I just hope you can all feel a bit of comfort in knowing that Michael is no longer suffering . From one parent to another know that you and your family hold a special place in our family’s heart.
Always, Cathy & Leo