Colin W. Michaud

Colin W. Michaud unexpectedly left us on July 4, 2025. Colin was 23 years old. Born in Middletown, CT, he was the son of Craig W. Michaud and Dawn (Discola) Michaud and was the youngest of five children. Colin is survived by his Father, Craig W. Michaud of Deep River, CT, Mother Dawn (Discola) Michaud of Bristol, CT, his step-mother Teri (Parrish) Michaud of Deep River, and step-father Tony Cruz of Bristol, CT, his three brothers Ryan Bengtson and wife Sarah Bengtson of Thomaston, CT, Christopher Bengtson and Antoinette Thuillier of New Britain, CT, Matthew Bengtson and Danielle Bairrington of Bristol, CT, his sister, Sarah Bengtson and Ryan Hatfield of Litchfield, CT, his honorary brother Anthony Luzmoor, who he considered his brother since kindergarten, and the lights of his life, his nieces and nephews Charlotte and Noah Hatfield and Sophia and Everett Bengtson, his grandparents Wayne and Cindy Michaud of Deland, FL, Joseph and Cathy Arabas of Higganum, “Teri’s Mom” Barbara Parrish of Ivoryton, CT and Antonio and Sandra Cruz of Watertown, CT and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He is pre-deceased by his cousin Austin Wagner.

Colin was a truly remarkable person. Family was the most important thing to him, and you knew that as soon as you spoke to him. The word family was proudly tattooed on his forearm. He was a kind, caring, responsible, motivated, and passionate young man. His excitement, curiosity and passion for the things and people he loved was contagious. He never left a room or hung up the phone without telling you how much you meant to him. There was and never will be anyone quite like him. He was a patriot, a history buff and a proud American. He was a hard worker and a skilled electrician who was looking forward to becoming licensed this year. He made friends everywhere he went, and every friend became family. Colin was larger than life. He had the ability to touch the heart of everyone he met and lit up every room he walked into. He was the best son, brother, uncle, friend, teammate and coach. He will be forever missed by his family, and the countless friends with whom he made a genuine connection.

Colin graduated from Valley Regional High School in 2021, where he was a true warrior on the football field. After high school, Colin followed in his father’s footsteps to become an Electrician. He graduated from Porter and Chester Institute in 2022, his Dad was his Instructor. He worked for Superior Electric in Newington, CT, for the past four years.

A Public Visitation will be held at Robinson, Wright and Weymer, 34 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT on Thursday, July 17, 2025, from 4-7pm. Burial will be private. A celebration of life will be held at a date to be announced by his family.