"To The Davis Family, I send my sincere condolence for the loss of your loving son Michael. God will give you the strength that you need during this difficult time and lean on each other for help during this time. May God bless and watch over all of you. Sincerely, Christine A. Scotton Williams"
In loving memory of
Michael Davis
July 20, 1985 - March 21, 2006
Portsmouth, RI - Michael Thomas Davis, 20, of 56 Orchard View Road, Portsmouth, RI, died Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at Mass General Hospital, Boston, MA. Born in Providence, RI on July 20, 1985, he was the son of Robert E. and Liz Moore Davis of Portsmouth. Michael grew up in Portsmouth and graduated from Portsmouth High School in the class of 2003. He was a student at Bristol Community College in Fall River where he was studying communications journalism. He enjoyed writing and using his pen to raise concerns and issue, and he recently had an article run in the BCC student newspaper. He was also a member of MASSPIRG, an organization aimed at bringing change through education and activism. Mike enjoyed playing his guitar and loved computer gaming. Besides his parents he is survived by a brother Kevin Davis of Portsmouth, his paternal grandmother Catherine Davis of Palm Bay, FL, four aunts Margaret Lieb and her husband Robert of New York, NY, Margaret Garcia of Florence, AZ, Nancy Davis of Melbourne, FL and Katherine Moore of Providence, RI, three uncles Thomas Moore and his wife Nancy of Middletown, RI, Joseph Davis of Portsmouth, RI, and Richard Davis and his wife Susan of Rockledge, FL and his cousins Jennifer Hillyer and her husband Cameron of New York, NY, Jessica Moore, TJ Moore and Justin Moore of Middletown, Michelle, Brian and Christine Davis of Middletown, and Angela, Jacqueline and Catherine Holder of Florence, AZ. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Margaret and Thomas Moore and Collie Davis, and his uncle James Davis. His funeral will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2006, at 9:00 a.m. from the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, followed by with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Road, Portsmouth. Burial will be in St. Columbas Cemetery, Browns Lane, Middletown. Calling hours will be held on Friday, March 24, 2006, from 6-8 p.m. in the Connors Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations in Mikes memory may be made to Sumner Redstone Burn Center at Mass General Hospital, Gray Bigalow 1303, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114.
Tributes
"Dear Liz and Family, Please accept my sincere condolences at the loss of your son Michael. You're all in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Mary Anthony"
"Dear Liz and Family, My family and I offer our sincerest condolences for the loss of your dear son, Michael. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Most Sincerely, Angela Volpicelli"
"Dear Liz, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Although we did not have the opportunity to meet your Michael, we know he was a kind and loving person like you. Take care and God bless you during this most difficult chapter in your life. Love, Lori, Nancy and daughter Abigail."
"Kevin and Family my sincere condolences to you and your family I am very sorrow to hear about your loss"
"Dear Liz and family, Please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of your son, please know that you are in my prayers."