Obituary - 7769

 

7769 Micheal (Mike) A. Lawrance

 


Died: 16 April, 2024 (Cancer)

In Loving Memory

It is with profound sorrow we share that Micheal Lawrance died at home on April 16th, 2024 surrounded in love by his family after a fierce 28 month fight against cancer. He was 79 years old.

Born on February 24th, 1945 to Phyllis and Howard Lawrance of British Columbia. A devoted Husband, dedicated Father and loving, gentle Baba, he is profoundly loved and survived by his wife of 44 years Louise (nee Nadeau), his daughters Evy (Brendan) and Caroline, and most cherished grandkids Cole, Maeve and Henley. The eldest of ten siblings, Micheal is survived by sisters Lynne (Grant), Anne (Orval) and Joan, brothers Brian, Steven (Laurie) and Bill, as well as many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Phyllis and Howard, brothers Rob and Richard, sister Clare, parents-in-law Ruth and Fernand Nadeau, and brother Georges Nadeau.

Micheal loved the outdoors, and took great pleasure in spending as much time as he could enjoying nature - whether it be kayaking, camping, stargazing, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, or hiking. He especially loved teaching his much loved grandchildren about it. We imagine him now doing what he loved, free of pain.

Our family would like to thank his medical team at The Ottawa Hospital and The Ottawa Cancer Centre. Special thanks to his medical team - Dr. Roberts, Dr. Castelluci, Dr. Mack, Dr. Malone and Dr. Boparai, his Home Care team - Mila, Kelly, and Mohammed from St Elizabeth, and Sylvie from Carefor and many nurses and PSWs from Bayshore Community Care, you all took such good care of him.

Our heartfelt gratitude to our friends and family who supported him through his illness. We are forever thankful.

In lieu of flowers we ask that you send a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society, to The Friends of Charleston Lake, or to The Friends of Algonquin Park.

We are heartbroken. This loss has left a huge hole in our family. We will miss his big laugh, youthful humour, warm hugs, and gentle calm nature. We will honour his life by continuing to enjoy nature, to choose happiness, and to live life. We love you Dad.

A celebration of his life has been planned for May 25th, 2024, 11:00am, at the Capital City Funeral Home (3700 Prince of Wales Dr., in Ottawa).

"After all to the well organized mind, death is but the next great adventure" - Albus Dumbledore

 




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