Garrett Thomas Haydon

Garrett Thomas Haydon of Sudbury, Massachusetts died July 14, 2025 at age 29. A 2014 graduate of Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School, 2018 graduate of Springfield College and host of Not Your Average Boston Sports Podcast.

He is survived by his parents, Meg and Trevor Haydon, his brother Tyler and his wife Michaela of Chestnut Hill, and his brother Carter of Sudbury, many relatives and many dear, close friends.

Garrett's passion was sports, especially the Bruins. No March Madness was complete without his admonishments to the family to "Finish your bracket!"

He loved attending sporting events with family and friends, including the first ever WNBA game at the Boston Garden last year. At a young age he made a trip to Toronto to the Hockey Hall of Fame to see up close the Stanley Cup. And years ago he had the chance to be a K-Man at Fenway Park.

Throughout his school years, coaches encouraged him to keep stats for a variety of youth teams -- keeping him surrounded by and connected with his peers.

Garrett found his niche in broadcasting when he attended Play by Play Sports Broadcasting Camp in middle school and high school. Given the opportunity at Lincoln-Sudbury to call football, basketball, volleyball and a few hockey and lacrosse games for the Town's local access television station, he thrived. While in high school he had a chance to meet and receive encouragement from Steve Burton and Maria Stephanos.

His muscular dystrophy did not define him or limit his ability to immerse himself in broadcast, a passion he took to Springfield College where he majored in sports broadcast, had a radio show and called football games. For a time in college he wrote for Irish Sports Daily, the highlight of which was securing press credentials for a Notre Dame/Boston College basketball game.

His summers included many years of attending the Town of Natick's Camp Arrowhead and a week at "Res" in New Hampshire where he made many, many close lifelong friends. Arrowhead was the epitome of carefree fun where he could be himself in a sea of support and love -- a peerless community with strong bonds of caring and affection.

Last year his older brother Tyler and fiancé Michaela were thrilled and honored to have Garrett officiate their wedding. Garrett captivated all those in attendance with the perfect balance of humor and wisdom in his message of the importance of love and family. It was quintessential Garrett.

He will be sorely missed by his family and his lifelong friends.

Visiting hours at the Concord Funeral Home, 74 Belknap Street, Concord, Massachusetts, are Friday, July 25, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. His funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 26, at 11:00 am at Memorial Congregational Church, 26 Concord Road, Sudbury. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, consider a donation in his name to:

The Path for Adaptive Opportunities, Inc., www.pathnatick.org to give other young people with special needs the chance to experience Camp Arrowhead

Boston Children's Hospital www.childrenshospital.org to support and sustain the unmatched medical care Garrett received throughout his lifetime.

The Muscular Dystrophy Association www.mda.org continues to further its excellent work by supporting individuals with various forms of muscular dystrophies. Garrett would be honored.

Arrangements under the care of Concord Funeral Home, 74 Belknap Street, Concord, MA 01742 978-369-3388 www.concordfuneral.com