Born September 20, 1924, Settle, Yorkshire, England, died April 9, 2013, age 88, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital. Survived by his beloved wife Jocelyn (Jo) of 58 years, his sister Rachel Cundall (Geoffrey) of Newcastle - on -Tyne, England and his daughters Elizabeth Cain (Brad), Jennifer (Jamie MacDonald), Rachel Mehltretter (Jeff). Beloved grandfather to Sean, Daniel and Eric Cain, Peter and Margaret MacDonald, David, Karen and Jack Mehltretter.
Educated at Bootham School York and Manchester University. Michael served in the Royal Navy from 1943 - 1946. He and Jo emigrated to Canada in 1956 and settled in Galt, Ontario where he worked for Galt Brass, Waltec and Lear Siegler Industries. In retirement he pursued his love of photography. Michael was a member of the Galt Rotary Club, the Cambridge Probus Club and was a long time member of the St. John's-on-the Hill United Church community.
Friends and family will be received at Coutts Funeral Home, 96 St. Andrews Street, Cambridge (519-621-1650) on Thursday, April 11, 2013 from 7-9 pm. A Celebration of Life will take place the following day, on Friday, April 12, 2013 at St. John's-on-the Hill United Church, 241 Cedar Street, Cambridge at 1:30 pm.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be directed to St. John's-on-the Hill United Church or the Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation.
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15 Entries
April 27, 2013
Valerie Johnston
Dear Liz, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad....my prayers are with you and the family...Valerie Johnston
April 20, 2013
Jo -- It has been a long time, but I mourn your loss and send you my warmest thoughts and love. I am so sorry...
Kelly Dearden
April 12, 2013
Jennifer Campbell
Jennifer, so sorry the hear of your Dad's passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
April 11, 2013
Lori, Scott, Katie and Maggie Mehltretter
Dear Ray, Jeff, David, Karen and Jack - We are all so sad for your family's loss and are sending our thoughts and love.
April 11, 2013
Sharon Murphy
Jo, So sorry to hear of Michaels passing. He has had a rough few months but we all thought he was on the mend. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time. We will talk in a few weeks. Take care.
April 11, 2013
Sandy
Dearest Liz and family - so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy. You are in my thoughts, Sandy
April 11, 2013
My Dear Liz and family, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Our sincerest condolences to you and your family. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Bryan and Celesta Basler & Family
April 11, 2013
Dear Jenn and Family, We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Kathryn, Jim, Ryan and Jeff
April 10, 2013
To Ray and family.
So sorry to hear of you dads passing. Our heartfelt condolences at this sad time. Are thoughts are with you all.
Yvonne, Owen & Sean
April 10, 2013
Dear Liz and family, I am so sorry to hear the loss of your dad. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Sharmila Rasquinha
April 10, 2013
Kim Gordon
Jo and Family, I was so sorry to learn of Michael's passing. My most sincere condolences to you all. Michael will be missed. I know he lived a full life that leaves behind many happy memories for friends and family alike. My thoughts and prayers will be with you over the coming days and I am sorry that I am unable to be there in personm.
April 10, 2013
Joan McLeod
Jennifer, I am sorry to learn of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
April 10, 2013
Dear Rae and family, I am deeply sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved dad. May the love of your family and friends support you through this difficult time. Love Georgina, Terry, Travis, Josh, & Jarret MacDougall
April 9, 2013
Rachel and family, very sorry to hear of your dads passing. Wishing you all peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Love Sharon Dave and Logan Crozier
April 9, 2013
Suzanne Robertson
Jo,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Suzanne Robertson
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