Avis de décès de Michael-Todd Seeley

SGT. SEELEY, MICHAEL TODD The death of Sgt. Michael Todd Seeley, 27, of Fredericton, NB, occurred on October 30, 2006 in Baghdad, Iraq. Seeley was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Sgt. Seeley is the beloved son of Theresa and Lorne Seeley. Sgt. Seeley graduated from Fredericton High School in June of 1998. He joined the Canadian Forces in 1998 and was employed with the 1st Battalion Royal New Brunswick Regiment until early 1999. Michael enlisted into the United States Marine Corp. on July 19, 1999. He began his training on August 11, 1999 at Parris Island, North Carolina. Mike completed his basic training on November 4, 1999. While with the Marines, Mike did tours in Japan, South America, Africa and Iraq. On completion of his four years with the Marines, he was honourably discharged and then joined the American Army where he has been serving ever since. While serving with the Army, he has served in Korea and Iraq. Besides his parents, Sgt. Seeley is survived by brothers and sisters, Rod Seeley (Pam), Dawna Gilbert (Jim), Velma Seeley (Dave), Andy Seeley (Sheila), Jessica Seeley (Jason), Lorne R.W. Seeley, Thomas Seeley and Harry Seeley, as well as several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Jean Seeley; Lillian and Wallace LaBillois. Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive on Wednesday, November 8, 2006 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 4, Fredericton are asked to assemble at York Funeral Home on Wednesday at 6:30 pm for a Legion Tribute Service. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, November 9, 2006 at 2 pm with Father Maurice Swift as celebrant. Interment will take place at St. Anthony's Cemetery. For those who wish, remembrances made to the Canadian Red Cross Society would be appreciated by the family. Personal condolences may be offered through www.yorkfh.com Print | Published in the Daily Gleaner on 07 November 2006