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Michael Roland Toutant, 65, died on Aug. 30, 2023 at Hartford Hospital, Hartford.
Michael was born on Oct. 6, 1957, to Roland and Helene Robert Toutant. From an early age he worked alongside his father and other family members at Numa Tool Company eventually earning the position of vice president.
After the sale of Numa Tool Company in 1985 he followed in his father’s footsteps by taking charge of the Connecticut A & W Well Drilling Company.
He opened his own well drilling company, Dalmik Well Drilling, in 1986 and operated this company until his death.
Michael loved to travel, fly helicopters, ride his motorcycle and drive his Cadillac Eldorado.
Michael enjoyed life to the fullest.
He leaves his life partner Linda South; parents Roland and Helene Toutant; his sister Lorraine Smith (Ricky); his brother Tom Toutant (Laura) and their sons and Michael’s nephews Tom Toutant ( with son Bentley Toutant) and John Toutant, and his brother Alan Toutant.
The Mass of Christian Burial was Sept. 9 in St. Joseph Church, N. Grosvenordale with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Valade Funeral Home & Crematory, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale.

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