Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Health Centre in Guelph, on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at the age of 65. Beloved husband of Kimberley Luedee (nee Robertson) and father to Joseph (Scott), Jared (Scott) and Rachel. Michael was a proud “Poppy” to Jacob, Isla and Mavis. Predeceased by his parents William and Hilda (nee Bourgeois). He will be loved and remembered forever by his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Michael was the kind of man who befriended every soul he ever met. Filled with stories of his life and home in Newfoundland, he brought the culture and love of the island with him to Ontario. He was a blue collar, hard-working man who leant a skilled hand to every project he could with kids and friends in tow, never turning away his help in exchange for a cold brew and a good laugh. While he traveled the world with his loving wife and best friend, Kim, Michael’s heart was always tied to home. You couldn’t be in a room with this man and not feel the warmth in his voice and love for his family. Michael may not be physically present today, but he lives on in the stories his family will tell for decades after he is gone. Wherever you are today, reading this notice, raise a glass and toast in Michael’s honour. Tell a story. Share a laugh. Help a friend. Cremation is taking place. Arrangements entrusted to GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph, (519-824-0031). We invite you to leave your memories and online at: www.gilchristchapel.com and they will be forwarded to the family.