ONeill MichaelO'NEILL, Michael Douglas  - Unexpectedly passed away on Monday, January 15, 2018 at the age of 83.

He leaves behind his cherished wife of 61 years, Janet (Hedges); his daughters Sally and Sarah and his sons-in-law Stephen Gilbert and Shaun Adams; his beautiful grandchildren Andrew, Michael, Laura, Mitchell.

Predeceased by David; brother to Pete (Margaret) and Yvonne Brubaker (Carl), by his parents John and Violet, brothers Tony (Mary) and Jack (Bernice).

He was a devoted grandfather, given the name Backy by his first grandson, he could be seen front and centre for all of their activities and interests. His family was always his first priority and he will be greatly missed.

A Memorial service will be held at the Simple Alternative (1057 Brock Road, Pickering) on Sunday, January 28th. Visitation from 10-11 a.m., Service from 11-12 and reception from 12-1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Alzheimer Society with thanks.

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