Born in Montreal, very suddenly passed away on Sunday, May 27th in Ottawa. A brother to so many officers and members of the CAF and respected colleague to many in the defence industry. He was very proud of his Irish roots, but most of all, to have had the honor to wear the uniform of the Royal Canadian Navy. Always ready with a song, a quote from Churchill or JFK, or his self-deprecating humor, he was a man among men and a friend to so many, recognized by his broad smile, and the sparkle in his eye.
He leaves to mourn the love of his life, his wife and best friend, Marika (nee Versailles), his daughter Erin Patricia, his son Michael Darcy, his stepchildren Cody-Anna, James, and Holly Orlando. Also, his sisters Patricia McEntee-Dunne (Patrick), Maureen McEntee-Biggs (Alan) and Catherine (Danny). His nephews, Sean and Liam Dunne, Peter and Ewan Biggs. He is pre-deceased by his parents, Michael and Catherine (nee Rooney).
Friends and family are invited to visit Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery & Cremation Services, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, on Saturday, June 8th at 12:00PM, until time of a Funeral Service at 2:00 PM. Burial to follow at 3:00 PM in the National Military Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers a donation to a charity of your choice in Mike’s honor would be appreciated.
Mike, sweetheart, dad, the moment that you died, our hearts split in two. One side filled with memories, the other died with you. Remembering you will be easy, we will do it every day, but missing you is a heartache that will never go away. Rest easy my love, watch over us until we see you again in the Fields of Athenry.
Digital Guestbook
George Meredith MD
Suds
During your tour in Norfolk, you embarked in HMCS MONTREAL. With repeated thrusts of your dagger shaped hand pointed in my direction, you declared: "Sudsy, I'm going to pass my Command Board." You then assumed Command of HMCS MONTREAL. You led the ship's company through numerous challenging combat, engineering, and damage control evolutions. You commanded a major warship. During our time as cabin mates, you kept me in stitches with Navy dits and Irish ditties. However, when the call from the bridge came, like any great Captain you confidently rose to face each challenge. Marika, Erin and Mike Junior - Mike McEntee commanded HMCS MONTREAL and earned the right to be called Captain. I'm very sorry for your loss. Yours Aye, Chris
Marika
Baby, we are coming up to a year since you closed your eyes, and it seems I miss you even more today. How can it be that I do not get to grow old with you? How can it be that I am forgetting the sound of your voice? How can it be that Michael's memories of you, will be forever frozen in his 13-year old memory?
You were, are, the love of my life, and I am broken. I see your name engraved in stone at Beechwood, and want to scream to the heavens to bring you back, even for just one more dance, one more kiss, one more spooning on a lazy Sunday morning, one last sunset on the aft deck of Miss Virginia II. I love you sailor xox
Mike you will be sorely missed by by your many friends and colleagues south of the border
May fair winds and following seas rise up to greet you!
George Meredith MD
Virginia Beach VA