Beloved son, Collin George Whitmore, 8, of Sandy Hook, died peacefully February 25, with his Mom and Dad at his side. He was born in Bridgeport, November 22, 2007.http://www.youcaring.com/Collin.Whitmore, for arteriovenous malformation (AVM) research.www.honanfh.comTo offer an online condolence visit

Collin was an old soul whose light brightened any room and whose smile would make you melt. Collin touched the lives of so many in such deep and varied ways. No words can express how much he will be missed by all who knew him.

Collin's quiet enthusiasm for life not only shown in the sports he loved - hockey and golf - but more importantly, his ability to make anyone he came in contact know that their lives were special, and that people such as Collin cared in a special and humble way.

Collin leaves behind his loving family, parents Kim (Portocarrero) and Tom Whitmore; sisters Norah and Ciara; his grandparents Nancy and George Whitmore, and Frances Portocarrero; his aunts and uncles, Valery and Michael Whitmore and Steve and Lynette Purciello; cousins Brendan and Katie; and his extended family and friends.

"We mourn for the loss of our son but know that our angel is watching and protecting us. God Bless."

Flowers are accepted but in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to

Relatives and friends may call at the Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street, Newtown, Monday, February 29, from 4 to 7 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, March 1, at 10 am, in St Cyril & Methodius Church, 79 Church Street, Bridgeport. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Newtown.

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