Worcester – Michael R. “Mike” Braley, 66, of Worcester, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015, surrounded by his loving family.
Mike leaves his longtime loving companion, Lynda L. Camarra of Shrewsbury; his devoted daughter, Dr. Jennifer P. (Braley) Sargent, her husband Scott Sargent and their children Zofia and Elise Sargent of Shrewsbury; a sister, Patricia A. Hackett and her husband Al of Holden; two aunts, Virginia Puzar and her husband Joseph of Cupertino, Calif. and Ellen Mita of Connecticut; many special cousins, including Stephen Mita; and Mike’s feline friend, Stitch.
Mike was born in Waltham, son of the late Lawrence R. and Zenobia (Mita) Braley. He graduated from Classical High School in Worcester in 1966 and later attended and graduated from the Worcester Industrial Technical Institute.
He worked as a senior machine designer and was a dedicated employee of 45 years at the former Jamesbury Corporation, now known as Metso in Worcester.
Family was very important to Mike; he enjoyed spending time with them, especially his adoring granddaughters, Zofia and Elise. He had several hobbies, including golf, fishing, fly-tying and traveling.
Mike’s family would like to thank the staff at Saint Vincent Hospital and Jewish Health Care & Hospice and the many friends and family members for all their support and compassionate care that was given to him and his family throughout his illness.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Mike’s family Thursday, April 16, from 4-7 p.m., in the Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, 648 Main St. His funeral will be held Friday, April 17, with a funeral Mass celebrated at 10 a.m. in Saint Mary’s Church, 640 Main St., Shrewsbury. Burial will be private.
Memorial donations can be made to the American Lung Association of the Northeast, 460 Totten Pond Rd. #400, Waltham, MA 02451.