Michael Cassidy

Michael S. Cassidy, 71, died November 26, 2025, at an assisted living center in Lisbon, Maine. He was born on November 5, 1954, in Waterville, the son of Lionel A. and Mary (Joyce) Cassidy.

Michael attended schools in Winslow, beginning with Halifax Street School, St. John's Catholic School, and Winslow Senior High School, and he graduated in June 1973. Following his high school graduation, Michael enrolled at University of Maine Farmington, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. While at Farmington, Michael competed on the school's skiing team. Skiing quickly became a life-long passion for Michael, and he was always grateful for the opportunities to ski at resorts in New England and in several western states. Following his graduation from college, Michael traveled to Utah and began a lengthy career in commercial construction.

While in Salt Lake City, he was employed by the Marriott corporation as a construction manager. This management position took him from hotel construction in Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, South Carolina, and Georgia. In May of 1985, Michael returned to Winslow to marry the love of his life, Gayla Kittredge. Michael and Gayla had been high school sweethearts, and their marriage led to two children, with their son Matthew and daughter Mariah. In 1992, Michael and Gayla returned to Maine where he continued work in the commercial construction industry until his retirement.

Michael was predeceased by his wife Gayla, and his oldest brother, James, and his sister, Margaret, as well as his parents, Lionel and Mary. Surviving are his son Matthew and his daughter Mariah. Also surviving are his brothers John, Daniel, Brian, Tom, and Scott, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial reception to celebrate Michael's life will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Family Reception Center of Brookings-Smith, 163 Center Street, Bangor. Words of remembrance will be shared at 6:00 p.m. Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to What's One Moore Animal Rescue at 29 Partridge Lane, Stockton Springs, ME 04981. (Venmo ID: womrescue).