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
Vice Admiral (Retired) Bruce Donaldson
Charles Randall Smith
My great friend Mike - may you rest in eternal peace and fly with the angels! My deepest condolences to Marika, young Michael and all of his family during this extremely difficult time.
Lieutenant-Commander (Retired) Marie-Claude Gagné
Tu nous quittes beaucoup trop tôt mon ami irlandais. Ta joie de vivre va manquer à tous tes proches j'en suis certaine. Je suis heureuse d'avoir eu la chance de te côtoyer durant nos carrières d'officier naval. Repose en paix mon ami,
Commander Corey Bursey
Mac, you were more than just a former shipmate (FRA), you were a good friend that I feel privileged to have known and to have strummed a few Irish tunes with. Fair winds my friend. You will not be forgotten.
Glenna Gosewich
Marika, my heart aches for you and your family. I wish you all the comfort you can find during this terrible time.
John Holley
Mike, what a shock. Such a wonderful gentleman and colleague. I loved our time in Toronto at Staff College. You will be missed by all of JCSP38 DL Syndicate 3.
My love to your family.
Kim lapointe
JCSP 38 syndicate 3 colleague who will be greatly missed. He always added a fresh, well reasoned perspective to our discussions.
Paul Grimshaw
I'll miss knowing you're on the same side of life's bridge, Mike. Enjoyed our times working together on the Naval Staff, where your gentlemanly manner and great sense of humour lightened the load.
Henrick Ouellet
You will be missed old friend. Our thoughs and prayers are with your family.
Darin Bertrand
A great shipmate and friend. I will always have fond memories of that mischievous grin, hearty laugh and dedication to friends and family. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and many friends.
Gone too soon. Mike, you were a great professional, a kind and thoughtful person, and a wonderful friend. We will miss you.