October 15, 2023

Very sorry about your loss of a wonderful person. dan long

October 14, 2023

Lauren and Elowen, my deepest sympathy in the passing of James, your husband and father. I used to work at the Manheim Township Citizens Bank on Lititz Pike and remember how nice and friendly James and you were. May God surround and comfort you with His love. Becky Rairigh

October 14, 2023

Lauren and Elowen, my deepest sympathy in the passing of James, your husband and father. I used to work at the Manheim Township Citizens Bank on Lititz Pike and remember how nice and friendly James and you were. May God surround and comfort you with His love. Becky Rairigh

October 14, 2023

So very sorry for your loss. James was my son Chris’s  jr high wrestling coach, he always said how much he enjoyed his practices and time with him. I hope you all find peace and a smile with his wonderful memories. Anne Xakellis🙏🏻

October 12, 2023

Our family sends you and your family all the prayers and comfort during this difficult time!  Our son Christian Bressler had Mr. Michaud for his 8th grade year.  I truly feel for our son and for so many others he was a Warrior of God while he was here!  He provided so much confidence and encouragement in Christian to believe in himself and to see so much more of his worth!!  He always said, ” Mr. Michaud was the first teacher to fully take the time to get to know me and believe me!” And for that we are truly grateful and know his mark he left with live on forever in all those he touched along the way!
Praying for ongoing peace for you all! The Bressler-Buckius Family

October 12, 2023

Though I wasn’t lucky enough to have had Mr. Michaud as a teacher directly during middle school, the light and positivity he added to every single student’s day through every greeting, interaction or class period was unforgettable. He made that wing of the middle school a place that every student felt welcomed by and looked forward to passing through, and we are all better people for having had the chance to meet and grow up around someone like Mr. Michaud. To Mrs. Michaud and all friends and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Though it can never replace his absence, please know how many lives he touched and how many of us can point to an exact moment that Mr. Michaud lifted our spirits during a tough age of growing up. I can only imagine how many smiles he’s putting on others faces up there now.
Love and condolences,
Sean Cliff

October 12, 2023

Mr. James Michaud will be deeply missed. He made such an impact on my young adolescent life at Mannheim Township middle school. I remember he taught us about ancient Sumer and the Epic of Gilgamesh which sparked an interest in ancient history for me. History classes can be boring, James made it fun and interesting. Alongside being a great teacher, he was also somebody I could look up to as an example on how to be a good man with good character–he exemplified a balance between fun and focus. He showed this both in his teaching and his coaching. I was so happy to discover he was a new wrestling coach in my 7th grade year (2010). Wrestling is brutal and it’s hard to feel excited to go to practice. James Michaud found a way to make wrestling practice fun and still have the most intense workout. I’ll never forget Saturday morning practices with him. He always told us if we showed a solid hour of focus and intensity, and the next hour would be a fun game style conditioning workout. But we had to EARN it in that first hour else we were just going to run for an hour. I am now the same age he was when he taught and coached me back then. He always had a special place in my heart even after middle school and high school. Even though he was a teacher and and a coach, he was somebody I felt comfortable enough around to feel like he was a friend or older brother even. I’m really sad that I didn’t keep up with him much after graduating highschool and moving to Tennessee for college. I was dumbfounded to discover he was ill, and left us so soon. I was in tears at work when I found out, and couldn’t hold them back. So many memories of Mannheim Township and Middle School years flooded my heart and mind. It’s so tough not to feel emotional about this. 
To all the family of Mr. James Michaud, I’m so sorry you lost such a powerful light in your life so soon. I can only imagine how much of an impact he made in your life as a family member. 
To Lauren-Miss DeMoss-Mrs. Michaud, all of us at MT were so happy you and James ended up starting a beautiful family together! I for sure was in full support for you guys to be together. I’m so sorry it was cut short and God had another plan. I’m keeping you and your daughter in my thoughts and prayers. It’s a blessing to know that part of James will be seen in Elowen. And his legacy will live on forever through those he made an impact on as he made such an impact on mine for even a brief moment of my life.
with love, 
Jacob Zug 

October 12, 2023

Mr. Michaud was one of the best teachers I ever had. He made me fall in love with history and made the classroom a safe space for all. Even years later I can still remember the lessons he taught. He inspired me to become a history major and I will be student teaching next fall in a social studies classroom. I do not think I would be here today without him and I will be forever grateful. Sending all my love to Mrs. Michaud, who was an excellent swim coach and art teacher, and their daughter. Words can not express how sorry I am. Sending my love and prayers,
Jamie Mehaffey 

October 11, 2023

Mr. Michaud was a super great guy. I never had a class with him but would always be jealous of the people who did. He seemed to always have that passion for teaching and helping others. When I heard Miss DeMoss and him were getting together it was love at first sight and I was so happy for them. Prayers are going to all the family tonight. You will be missed dearly. 
Sierra Pompey

October 11, 2023

May you rest with the upmost peace. You have made my Middle school experience one of a kind and I am so saddened by this tragedy, I can’t even imagine how the family feels. My sorrow and prayers to them, and thank you Michauds for bringing more of you into the world. More people like you guys would make this world a better place.
 
Yours truly, 
Kiey Heist

October 11, 2023

We can all find comfort in knowing that James is at peace and free of pain. In life, we will never fully know God’s plan but can be certain that our lives are infinitely better having crossed paths with James. Whether you knew him as a coach, a teacher, a friend or just a good and decent man with seemingly endless skills/talents, you were better and are better for knowing James Michaud. Your beautiful family will continue to be in my prayers. See you on the other side buddy. 
Charley Combs

October 11, 2023

My deepest condolence to the entire Michaud family. James has had a massive effect on my life. I am currently going into teaching as he inspired me to do so. I never would have had the love for education or history if it wasn’t for him. I know everyday from now on I will give my 100% to make sure his legacy and teaching will not end with him. I would have loved to teach alongside him or to tell him he inspired me as much as he has. Praying for Mr. Michaud. Respectfully, Joseph Valenzo.

October 11, 2023

Sending my deepest sympathy to Mrs. Michaud and family.   While I didn’t have Mr. Michaud for a teacher, I spoke to him daily during my middle school years since his classroom was close to my locker.   He was one of the role models that inspired me to pursue a teaching degree.   He went out of his way to motivate and engage students.  Even on my bad days, Mr. Michaud pushed me to keep trying.  I will always remember him and I am grateful for impact he had on me.  Respectfully
Joe Kelly

October 11, 2023

Such a fine young man and an inspiration to many. Love, Aunt Jo-Anne and Uncle Michael McDonough

October 11, 2023

To the entire Michaud Family.  My memory of James was playing soccer with my son Andy as a little 8 year old and fast forward to Andy being in James and Lauren’s wedding. Plus The beautiful iron flower boxes that we have in front of our restaurant made by James and his father.  When Andy’s father passed away unexpectedly, Kim and Jim sent us the most beautiful card with words of encouragement that I still read when I feel alone.  Always hold onto those memories. God will help u through this difficult time. God will shine his light and give u all comfort and peace. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with u all. From the Haas family. Cheryl, Andrew and Zachary 

October 11, 2023

Mr. Michaud was a great teacher. His classroom was a safe space for my peers and I and the world is a little bit darker without him in it. Sending much love.
Alicia Blanco

October 10, 2023

 My deepest condolences. Mr. Michaud was such a fun teacher and a special person who made a positive impact on a bunch of our lives and I always enjoyed his class.  He was caring, supportive, and always had a smile on his face. He will never be forgotten.
Janae Murray

October 10, 2023

I hadn’t gotten the opportunity to know James as close as alot of people. But you didn’t need to, you immediately knew how great he was just saying hello, Every day on my way home from work I drove by an he always made it a point to stop what he was doing an wave an chat. An he was always doing something!   Always positive an a smile on his face. He touched more in a short time than most in a lifetime. A legend 
Casey

October 10, 2023

Mr. Michaud, an incredible teacher and just someone you could go to for anything, anything at all.
In 8th grade, I remember when we called the new art teacher down the hall, Miss DeMoss to ask her if we could borrow her colored pencils… knowing we were just scheming to set you two up Lauren Michaud. Well! We did it and that’s where your family started. A great teacher, father, mentor, coach to many. May you rest in peace and know that we will all tell Elowen one day the fun love story about a social studies teacher and new art teacher that started it all. 
 
You made an everlasting impact on so many kids at Manheim Township Middle School and your legacy will live on❤️
Kelly Pozda

October 10, 2023

My heart is with the Michaud family, and all who knew James. As another small business owner, I’ll always appreciate and carry the encouragement and support he’d shown me over the years. In the coming days & weeks, months & years, I can only hope that a fraction of James’ positive attitude and supportive nature that he put into his community is delivered back to his wife & daughter, family & friends. James will be missed. 
Christopher D

October 10, 2023

Lauren and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope that all the love shared here fills your hearts and brings you comfort now and always. Thinking of you and sending you all peace. 
Courtney Katos

October 10, 2023

I am so very sorry Lauren and Elowin.  I am sorry to James’s parents and his family.  We love you very much.  You are strong and brave.
The Duleys (Shari and Redding)

October 10, 2023

Dear Lauren and Family,
You and James are an education dynamic duo and inspirations to our kids.  Your husband brought such joy to his students.  Our hearts are heavy, but we’re so grateful that we crossed paths with James and with you.  We wish you peace and healing through this unfathomable time.  May James live on in the words and actions of those whose lives he touched.
Truly,
Nikki and Ramón Rivera

October 10, 2023

Lauren and family,
There are no words for the heartache I feel for you.  The circle of life is hard and feels cruel especially when it happens to a young man like James.  I absoultly love his personality and kindness and his smile that would put a smile on your face when I would see him in the neighborhood or in the classroom.  He was adored by my daughter as her social studies teacher and his love for the EAGLES!  Hold on to the memories and know that there are so many wonderful people that are here for you and your family.  God bless
Karen Young

October 10, 2023

I was in Mr Michauds class during Mrs DeMoss’s first year as the Art teacher at Manheim Township. I remember so vividly my class trying to set them up. They would call each others classrooms, and us kids thought we finally got you to go on your first date. I think about that a lot and how incredible it was that you found each other.
 
Mr. Michaud was one of my absolute favorite teachers. He was so kind, encouraging and funny. I have such a strong memory of him showing us how he could draw perfect circles on the chalk board by standing parallel to the board and swinging his arm in a massive circle. The entire class was completely blown away!
 
Mrs DeMoss was my favorite art teacher. I can picture her classroom today. She is why I am an artist today.
 
The two of you made a massive impact on my life. I am heartbroken for your loss and am eternally grateful to have known and been taught by Mr. Michaud
Haley Cubell

October 10, 2023

Michaud Family, We are very sorry for your loss. James was a good man who deserved more time on this Earth. He will be sadly missed by all of us. You are in our thoughts. Take care. Jane and Dave Fennelly

October 10, 2023

Our daughter Amy (Herber) Miller was a dear friend and classmate of James.  Please extend our sincere condolences to his wife and daughter, his family, his classmates, and friends.  You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad and difficult time.  
Sincerely,
Pat and Larry Herber