J. Michael Curry

Born in Glace Bay on May 1, 1936, he was a son of the late Charles and Mary (McLaughin) Curry.

A third-generation funeral home operator until 2013, Michael was a highly respected professional in the business. He attended St. F.X. University, excelled in sports, and was a singer and coach with the X Men of Note, returning to manage the family business in the early 60’s. Apart from his dedication to work, his community involvement included many years in the Knights of Columbus and Rotary Club – a Past President. An avid horseman, Michael enjoyed ownership, driving, and training of many horses (pets with personality). An entertaining piano player, his showmanship qualities continued in roles in musicals.

Survived by sisters: Charmayne and Eileen, Glace Bay; Rosemary (Nick) Czifrik, Salem, N.H.; brothers: Arthur (Anne), Antigonish; Joe (late Sandra), New Waterford; Ernie (Elizabeth), Antigonish; sister-in-law, Joanne Curry, Antigonish; brothers-in-law, Ed (Ginger) Murphy, Sydney; Kevin Peach, Glace Bay; niece and caregiver, Wendy Currie; Jean’s son, Tom MacLean, Glace Bay; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife Jean (MacLeod); sisters: Sr. Marilyn Curry, CSM; Theresa Murphy; Florence Peach; brothers: Dr. Bill (Cathy), Francis Gerard (Cecilia), Frank, Chuck, and John in infancy; nephew, Bill Curry; and niece, Janice Peach.

Visitation will be in T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel, Sydney, on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. Funeral Mass will be in Holy Cross Church, Glace Bay on Monday at 11am, with Fr. Norman MacPhee presiding. Burial in St. Anne’s Cemetery at a later date.

Donation in memory may be made to the charity of your choice appreciated.

Funeral arrangements are jointly under the direction of C.L. Curry Funeral Home, Antigonish, and T.W. Curry Funeral Home, Sydney.