Michael Arthur Trask

away on October 20, 2021.

He was born on March 10, 1953, in New Britain, the son of Graham Arthur and Nancy

Graves Trask.

Michael was an avid New York Yankees fan and collected sports memorabilia for the

majority of his life. Mickey Mantle was his all-time favorite player, and in a wondrous act

of kismet, he passed from this world on Mantle’s birthday. Michael absolutely loved

sports and athletics; he played three sports in high school and very nearly became a

professional baseball and soccer player before shifting to more stable careers. Michael

never stopped loving and following his favorite teams, however, and he watched

SportsCenter every morning, knowing every bit of sports trivia anyone could imagine.

He worked as a chef for several years all over the country and retained these skills

throughout his life. Michael finally landed at General Dynamics Electric Boat for 35+

years in several departments. He eventually climbed the ladder to become a Senior Test

Engineer - often joking that he did this the “blue collar way” since he was the only one in

his department without a college degree in engineering. Post-retirement, Michael was

able to start an Etsy shop with his son-in-law, something that gave him great joy through

the end of his life.

Michael’s avid faith in Jesus Christ was the focus of his life. He identified as being Born

Again, and would tell anyone and everyone about who Jesus is and could be in their

lives. He attended Grace Episcopal Church in Old Saybrook, the same church his

parents attended throughout their adult lives, for over 30 years. He was married at

Grace in 1986 to the love of his life, his wife Mae. Michael was very active in the church,

serving in multiple capacities. He constantly studied Scripture; reading the Bible, daily

devotionals, and theology books; always seeking to grow closer to God, adhere to

God’s voice, and more deeply understand all of God’s mystery. Michael looked to God

for guidance in all things and remained close to God throughout the end of his life.

Michael is survived by his devoted wife Mae; the apple-of-his eye, his daughter Carly

Trask-Kuchta, along with her husband Kyle; his gift from God, grandson Hunter Michael

Trask-Kuchta; precious siblings Linda DuBois (Jon), Richard Trask (Kim), Joseph Trask

(Nancy), and Edward Trask (Erin); several nieces and nephews; and close friends.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, October 29th from 5-8pm at Swan Funeral Home,

1224 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook. A memorial service will be held on Saturday,

October 30th at 11am in Grace Episcopal Church, 336 Main St., Old Saybrook. Masks

are required regardless of vaccination status. Burial will follow the church service at

Riverside Cemetery, Old Saybrook. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made

to Grace Episcopal Church, Old Saybrook.