Michael Alexander Webster

Harrisville and Hammond NY ~ Michael Alexander Webster, 26, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 24th, 2025 at his home after struggling with illness for many years.  

Michael was born in Syracuse NY on November 8th, 1998, as the son of Brandy Baillargeon.  From birth, Michael struggled with many challenges; despite being diagnosed with Prader Willi Syndrome he surpassed many expectations, beating the odds against him.  Luckily with the help of his mother, family and friends within the community he thrived through adversity and grew to be an incredible man.  As a military child in his younger years, he attended several different schools across the country, although he always considered his time at Carthage Central and Harrisville Central school very memorable.  He attended Carthage 2012-2013 where he enjoyed singing in choir and helping to manage equipment for the football team.  He took great pride in all that he could do with his friends, especially when it came to being part of the team.  He never missed a practice or a game, and he would often say the players said he had the “best water they ever tasted”.  He graduated from Harrisville Central High School in 2017, where he participated in the hospitality program/greenhouse program with an internship with Dry Hill Ski area in Watertown and often met the requirements for honor roll.  After graduation Michael, despite his struggles with declining health, would volunteer at the Jefferson County SPCA where he enjoyed comforting and caring for the animals.  

Michael had a love for life, he enjoyed fishing, camping, being with his horses and his dog, watching movies, reading, listening to music and outings with family.  He attended many different concerts over the years and was able to meet several celebrities giving him memories to last his lifetime.  Hockey and bowling were two of his passions.  He would attend hockey games with his mother often to Toronto and Ottawa, to watch his favorite Toronto team, they “always played better when he was there”.  Within the last year he had also joined a local bowling group weekly in Watertown, where he made many new friends and was able to enjoy the sport and their company.  Being part of this group made him feel special and included, which was all he ever wanted.  To be seen as Michael, not someone with Prader Willi Syndrome or a disability.  His concerts, trips, comedy shows, hockey games, bowling and outings made him feel like he was “just like everyone else”, despite any limitations.  There were very few times you would see Michael without a smile.  He would always greet you, compliment you and strike up conversation with anyone.  To Michael there was no such thing as a stranger.  

While Michael was not married, he planned to be and always wanted children of his own.  He spent several years in a relationship with his long-term girlfriend Lacey Dodd.  Although he did not have children of his own, he was an incredibly proud Uncle to Willow and Indigo, who meant the world to him.  There is not only one thing that stands out about Michael, but he was certainly the most loving, caring, friendly and happy person you would ever meet.  His personality shined through his smile, and his laugh was contagious. In his short 26 years he came to be a special part of many lives.    

He is survived by his mother Brandy Baillargeon; brothers, Samuel Webster and Gabriel Boucher; Grandparents Karen and Ronald Baillargeon, along with his nieces, nephews, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends that will all miss him dearly. He was recently predeceased by his Uncle Parrish Baillargeon. 

Michael’s funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 31st, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. at Scanlon Funeral Home, 14187 State St., Harrisville, with the Rev. Donald J. Manfred, Pastor of St. Francis Solanus Church in Harrisville, officiating. Calling hours will be from 10:00 a.m. until the beginning of his service at the funeral home. 

Memories and condolences at www.scanlonfuneral.com; donations encouraged for Prader Willi Syndrome Research and Jefferson County SPCA.

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