Michael FENNESSY

FENNESSY, Michael In loving memory of Michael Fennessy, 77 years, of Copper Cliff, who passed away peacefully Thursday evening, August 1st, 2002 at the Sudbury Regional Hospital - Laurentian Site surrounded by his loving family. A smelter worker he retired from INCO in 1988 with 30 years service. Michael was born in Carrick-on-suir, Tipperay Ireland. He settled in the Sudbury area in 1958 from England. A Roman Catholic he belonged to St. Stanislaus Parish. A decorated WWII Veteran he served with the Royal Air Force in Africa. Michael was a well known and respected member of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #224 Copper Cliff. He will be remembered as a person who was always quick to help friends and neighbours. Michael embraced life whether celebrating his Irish spirit with his comrades at the Legion or being a good friend to someone in need. He will be sadly missed but never forgotten and: "And until we meet again, Michael, May God hold you in the palm of his hand". Beloved husband of Mary (Anderson) Fennessy. Loving father of Martin (wife Karen) of Welland, Marian of Toronto, Lynda (husband Daniel Moss) of Lively, Patricia (husband Gordon Maxwell) of Waterloo, Barbara Okanik of Font Hill and Diane (husband Rob Richardson) of Welland. Cherished grandfather of Heather, Devin, Shaun, Michael, Keri, Will, Andrew, Veronica, Melissa, Zach, Marty, Emerson and Rhys. Dear son of Edward and Margaret Fennessy predeceased. Dear brother of Joan Boland (husband Paddy) of Ireland, Alice Durrant (husband Ray) of England and the late Mary Cleary and Charles Fennessy (wife Nancy of England) both predeceased. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Resting at the JACKSON AND BARNARD FUNERAL HOME, 233 Larch St., Sudbury. (Friends may call after 6:00 p.m. Saturday). A memorial service will be held 7:30 p.m. Saturday under the auspices of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #224 Copper Cliff. A prayer service will be held 8 p.m. Saturday. A traditional Irish Wake will follow at the Copper Cliff Legion to celebrate Michael’s life with spirits and stories. Interment in the Waters Cemetery, 12 Noon Tuesday. Donations to the Heart & Soul / Cancer Services would be appreciated. 8/3/2002- ID669000 - Sudbury Star