Kyle D. Brodeur

Charlton, MA.. Kyle D. Brodeur, 37, of Charlton, MA. passed away peacefully on Sunday January 5th, 2025 at his home, with his loving family by his side.
Kyle was born on July 23, 1987 in Worcester, MA and leaves his loving and devoted mother Lisa Brodeur, and stepfather Leonard Cardinal with whom he lived. His father Michael Brodeur predeceased him on November 1, 1997 after being struck by an impaired driver.

He leaves his four younger sisters, Kimberly Peterson and her husband Kyle, of Holden , Katie Walker and her husband Tyler of Charlton, Cassandra Atchue and her husband Joe of Rutland, and Breanna LaHair and her partner Jeff Wheeler of Charlton. Kyle leaves several nieces and nephews; Mila, Karson, Aubrey, Avery, Matthew, Layla, Michael and Ella. He was the proud Godfather of Karson, Matthew, Michael, and Ella.

Kyle leaves his aunt Laurie Dearnley and her husband John of Charlton. uncle Danny Matte of Charlton, his Godmother and auntie Patty Lamontagne of Sturbridge, and his uncle David Matte of Charlton. His loving grandparents Ronald and Gloria Poirier of Southbridge, his uncle Norman Brodeur and wife Janet, aunt Connie Miles of E. Longmeadow, aunt Jean Jolin and her husband Lucien of Southbridge, Joan Fontaine of Southbridge and many cousins. Kyle also leaves his dear friend Michael DiDonato who shared and inspired each other to run many races including the Iron man, triathlons, Disney Princess race, Boston Marathon, and many 5K & 10K races. They inspired many as a duo and were known as "Team Unstoppable".

He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather Eugene Matte, his paternal grandmother Rita (LaBarge) Brodeur, his Godfather David B. Lamontagne and uncles Arthur Fontaine, Paul Fontaine, and Emile Fontaine.

Kyle was hit by an impaired driver on November 1, 1997 along Route 20 Charlton, MA. He was left in a comatose state for a year and has survived thirty-two surgeries and many hospital stays and invasive procedures. No matter what he endured it was handled with a smile on his face and a thumbs up. Kyle was known as a Warrior and an Inspiration to all who crossed paths with him. He was Unstoppable and his love for his family and friends sustained him.

Kyle and his mother Lisa took this family tragedy and became vocal community advocates sharing and presenting their story surrounding impaired driving to local high schools, Boston State House, prisons, drivers education schools, and Community clubs. Together Kyle's family tragedy has promoted safety and reconstruction along Route 20. Kyle has inspired many people to realize that giving up is not an option. Kyle was an artist and people were infatuated by his talent and inspired by his work, inspirational messages and love of art. Kyle is the author of "If I Can Smile, I Can Live" an Amazon Best Seller, a story shared by Kyle on how he handled life's obstacles. No matter what life gives you, you can never give up!

He was honored and received several community awards including the Charlton Hometown Hero Award, The Celtics Hero's Amongst Us Award, and Kyle's uncle David Matte, retired Massachusetts State Trooper, honored him with his badge along with a honorary Navy Seal coin issued by a close friend.

He loved his family and all his nieces and nephews. He loved to joke, scare and make people laugh. Kyle's laugh and smile were infectious and his blue eyes were admired by many.
Kyle leaves a legacy of determination, strength, courage and most of all love for living his best life.

In lieu of flowers one of Kyle's wishes was to have an informative billboard placed along Route 20 raising awareness on impaired driving to prevent others from loss, pain and suffering. A bank
account has been set up at Savers Bank, 35 Trolley Crossing Road, Charlton, MA 01507 in Memory of Kyle Brodeur.  There is also a Go Fund Me account called Kyle Brodeur’s Legacy: A Mission for change to assist with Kyle's wish for an informative board which may be found at:   https://gofund.me/b5f18bfc     

The funeral Mass for Kyle will be held at 10AM, on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Notre Dame Church, (St. John Paul II Parish), (please meet directly at the church with parking behind the church) 446 Main Street, Southbridge, MA 01550. Burial will be private.  Calling hours at Sansoucy Funeral Home, 40 Marcy Street, Southbridge, MA will be held on Friday, January 10th, from 4-7PM.

written by Lisa Brodeur (1/8/2025)

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