Surrounded by family and love, Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the age of 69 Mike lost his hard-fought battle with cancer. Dear brother of Susan (John), Donna (Dan), Mark (Liz), Sharran, and Micheline (Dale). Cherished father of Michael Jr. (Jennifer). Loving grandfather of Jessie (Tom), Brandon (Kayla), Matthew, Charlie, and Joey and Great-Grandfather to Theia and Ellie. Mike was also an amazing Uncle, lovingly called Smuncle, to Jenn (Michael), Evan and Arianna, Tammy (Scott), Emily and Noah, Christina (Jason), Ryan and Andrew, and AJ (Sally). He will also be fondly remembered by extended family and friends.
Mike was an avid fisherman and loyal Sens fan. His happy place was anywhere that his family was, and he took great pride in teaching generations of his family to fish and enjoy the outdoors. His winter hobby was building models, the more complex the better, displaying them proudly in his home. He never said no if a family member needed him. He was kind, funny and full of love. If you ever played euchre or darts with him, he loved to win and he loved to tease the losers, all in good fun.
Mike fought hard to stay with his family, he was brave and stayed positive during his treatments, even his doctors enjoyed his bad jokes. He made a mark in this world in the hearts of all of those who loved him. He was greatly loved and will be missed beyond comprehension.
A Celebration of Mike's life will be held in McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road, Ottawa (613-737-7900), on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 2 to 4 p.m. for a time of sharing memories and some refreshments will be served. Memorial donations may be made to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation.
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