09-Dec-1956 - 09-Mar-2022
Michael Joseph McAlpine left us behind on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 in Rockland, Ontario in his 65 year.
Mike is survived by his devoted Wife of 43 years of marriage, Jannette. He was the cherished best bud Father of their only child, son Jordan (Colleen) and proud Grandpa to Grandson Henry to carry on the family name & to newborn Granddaughter Emma he held sweetly and adored.
Mike was born on December 9, 1956 in Guelph, On.
Mike was the loved youngest son of the late Joseph (2007) a WWII Veteran Lancaster Tail Gunner Survivor and loving Mom, the late Helen (2020) McAlpine.
Mike is survived by his;
Brother: Brian, (Lynda) and their families.
Sisters; Joan (Brian), Karen, Cathy and families.
Uncle (Jim ) James.
Loving Sisters-in-Law; Barbara (Nick), Sharon (John),
Brother-In-Law: Steven (Patricia) & families.
He will be remembered by many Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces & Nephews, Cousins & extended families.
Beloved by predeceased:
Father-In-Law: Ross, Mother-In -Law: Thelma & Sister-In-Law: Cathy.
Mike was predeceased by his many Aunts & Uncles, Eugene (2016) & Niece Diane & Cousin Richard & Best Man, Chris.
Mike grew up in Guelph, worked locally as a Glazier Glassworker in the Tri-City area & moved to work in Calgary, Alberta in the 1980’s then left Airdrie, Alberta in 1987. He settled in Fergus & worked locally at RRD Moore Canada, for over 18 years and worked fly-in to the Oil Sands in Alberta until 2013. He returned to Glasswork semi-retired until his Diagnosis in 2014 when he fully retired. Mike had many interests including; Reno projects, biking on trails, relaxing poolside with coffee & listening to his vast collection of music at varying volumes loud & louder. His sense of humour & laugh was epic as was his music passion. He had a hidden talent, After just one beat or note or word, he knew the song & artist.
Mike’s earlier happiest times were spent camping in Ontario Provincial Parks & in spectacular Alberta & B.C. or enjoying the great outdoors.
Once Grandchildren came along, it was enjoying front porch sunsets, nature on walks around the block or picnics at Moulin Parc, Marina in Rockland, On.
A private cremation identification service was held Monday, March, 14, 2022. & Cremation followed.
In remembrance of Mike’s life due to his remarkable rare long-term survival of GBM 4 Grade Brain Tumour for 7 years & 7 months the family asks that any donations be made online through convenient links available on the Funeral Home Website in his memory:
The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada & / or in his memory to:
The Canadian Cancer Society Wheels of Hope Transportation Services
Both foundations were invaluable support through his long-term survivorship as a member of the Brain Tumour Foundation’s Survivor Caregiver Support Groups of Guelph & Ottawa.
Thanks to retired family Doctor; Dr. D. Pinksen, Guelph & Mike’s original NeuroSurgeon, Dr. N. Murty, Hamilton & in 2021 NeuroSurgeon, Dr. J. Sinclair, Ottawa & All His Palliative teams of Doctors; Dr. G. Nicholas, Dr. S. Malone & Dr. M. Carriere & all Professionals associated with his care during this journey & his final Palliative team; Family Doctor Dr. L.Berardi & Dr. S.Brulet, Rockland, On.
Generous support was given by co-workers, new & old friends & neighbours in many ways; Lawn care, snow shovelling, coffee runs, home chores, things Mike needed help with, a co-worker calling Paramedics & the Guelph General Hospital Emergency Dept. for his immediate detection that saved Mike’s life.
Thanks to Community Pentecostal Church, (CPC) Orleans & The Well Ladies, for their prayer support team prior to Mike’s passing & to Nancy of Share & Prayer(CPC) for her personal compassionate farewell prayers at the Service.
Jordan read a tribute ‘Farewell My Friend’ written by Mike’s fellow GBM survivor & friend Marc. Jordan’s heartfelt Tribute to His Dad was read with his Godfather, Mike’s Big Brother Brian by his side in support. Jordan created & played his Dad’s last favourite playlist in final Tribute to his Dad.
Mike passed away greatly loved & well cared for in sleep as hoped with fresh images of Jordan, Colleen & Grandson Henry to carry on his family name & newborn Granddaughter Emma cooing followed by Jan’s goodnight Mikey-boy kisses, love & prayers on his mind & imprinted in his heart forever.
A tree dedication will be planted in memory of Michael in the summer, his favourite time of year. Arrangements were entrusted to the Kelly Funeral Home, Orleans, On. https://www.arbormemorial.ca/kelly-orleans/obituaries/michael-joseph-mcalpine/ 80361