Dr. Michael David Rannie
Director of Operations – National Forensic Laboratory Services
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
After a valiant battle against ALS, peacefully at home, nested in the arms of his loving wife Maria Grace Gonzales, on Monday January 27, 2020 at the age of 56. Cherished son of Estelle (née Martineau) and David Rannie. Loving father to Sean and Christine Rannie and stepfather to Gabriel and Brigitte Berry.
Dear brother to Paul (Kathryn) and Anne-Marie (John Wallace) and dear uncle to Sarah, Claire, Julia, Sarah, and Cory. Will be dearly missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and fondly remembered by many friends, co-workers and colleagues.
Mike's many accomplishments included a PhD in Psychometrics from Western University, Recipient of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal, and an Advocate for ALS research. Mike loved/enjoyed the piano, music, games, movies, cooking, travel, and political discussion.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Friday February 7, 2020 at Woodvale Pentecostal Church, 205 Greenbank Rd, Nepean, ON K2H 8K9 at 2 p.m.
Those wishing may donate in memory of Michael to the ALS Society of Canada www.als.ca/donate or toll-free at 1-800-267-4257 ext. 214.
Digital Guestbook
Michael James Varley
Lynda Goodwin
Though our words do so little, I hope our thoughts and prayers will support you in this time.
Guy Gavriel Kay
My sincere condolences to Mike's family and friends. Our interactions were brief, and late, but meaningful to me. RIP.
Guylaine Duperré
My deepest sympathies to the family. I met Mike many years ago at the RCMP and worked for him for the last few years. He was a very kind and gentle man.
Kathryn Ellement
Mike was such a nice, nice man who was so intelligent, inquisitive and was always happy, positive and smiling. He will be sorrowfully missed. May he rest in peace.
Dave Rannie
Au revoir my son
Caroline Berthiaume
Sincères condoléances à toute la famille. Je suis en pensée avec vous. xxx
Brian Berry
Was a soft, kind thoughtful person. Did not know him well but every time we met it was with some one I knew was a good man that you could trust and enjoy talking to.
Christine Luu Martin
My condolences to the Rannie Family. May he rest in peace.
grace gonzales
To you my Love, you are forever in my heart. 'Till we meet again ...
Mike - on behalf of the old gang let me say that you were a good guy and a great friend to us all for more than 40 years. Goodbye, my friend.