Michael Campbell, a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and sailor was born on January 17, 1945, in Pennsylvania. He made his transition back to Spirit on September 21, 2021. He resided in Wareham, Mass. Michael died at the age of 76 of internal complications after an extended illness.
September 21st happens to be International World Peace Day, a day Michael’s life reflected.
Michael had a great passion for art and music, especially The Blues. He was a soulful and skilled singer and harmonica player and was seen rockin’ joints around the Boston area with his band-mates, The Bone Dogs Blues Band.
Michael was a Vietnam Veteran who served on the USS Forrestal during the Vietnam War. He loved the sea and received a Bronze Star for his heroic work on the Forrestal during the great tragedy that occurred in 1967, while the ship was at to sea and 134 sailors lost their lives.
Prior to serving in the Navy, Michael was an engineer on the Cog Railroad which later lead him to a long career as an engineer for the MBTA, before retiring.
Michael is survived by his daughter Miranda, grandson Finn and son-in-law Matt Collins, his Sister Katherine Campbell and brothers Scott and Ross Campbell. He is predeceased by his brothers Gaines and Graham Campbell. Michael also has many nephews and nieces living in the US and abroad in Portugal and Brazil. We will all miss Michael’s bigger than life love and care for us, which he shared generously.
Michael was in recovery and spent the second half of his life helping others to live happy, joyous and free lives.
The family is planning a very small private service at this time and will be offering a larger “Celebration of Life,” ceremony in the spring, when it is safer for all to gather and travel.
To Michael, may God’s grace and peace go before you making all the crooked places straight. May your journey be sweet as you take a closer walk with God. You are loved and missed by all of us who had the fortune to know you.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the Substance Abuse Relief Foundation at sarfcares.org.