Avis de décès de Michael Owens

OWENS, Michael Lawrence Age 77 years, passed away suddenly at sea on July 15, 2005, while in the company of his immediate family during a 50th wedding anniversary Alaskan cruise. In his own words, this trip with his family was "the highlight of my life". He will remain forever in the hearts of his beloved wife of 50 years, Agnes; his devoted children Michael, Nancy, Betty Ann and Bernie; his sons-in-law Paul and Bruce and daughters-in-law Rosemary and Judy; his pride of grandchildren Jillian, Cameron, Christopher, Jamie, Tyler, Maya and Delaney. Mike is also survived by his sister, Laura Lachance, and two brothers, Pat and Ossie Owens. Born in Chalk River, Ontario, Mike lived an exceptional life and will always be remembered with great love for his sense of fun, humour and spirit, his kind heart and his strong sense of integrity. Mike loved life, lived it to its fullest and gave us all wonderful examples of how to live our lives in honest and principled ways. He reminded us that family should always be the number one priority in our lives. During his lifetime, Mike embarked on a number of careers, first working for the CPR, then joining the Canadian Navy (Naval Air) where he remained for 22 years and where he developed many life-long friendships. Upon leaving the services, Mike enjoyed a career in computer programming, working first at Transport Canada and then at Agriculture Canada in Ottawa, Ontario. Mike retired as Director of Computer Systems at Agriculture Canada in the mid 1980's. A Visitation will be held from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 22, 2005 at Yates Funeral Home, Parksville, B.C. Prayers will be held at 5:00 p.m. at the Church of the Ascension, Parksville, B.C. This will be followed by a second Visitation at the Church until 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2005 at the Church of the Ascension, 887 Wembley Road, Parksville, B.C. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. In celebration of the Owens family's Catholic faith, Mass cards would also be appreciated. Yates Funeral Service & Crematorium (1-877-264-3848) in care of arrangements.