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.
My deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to Grace and the family Mike left behind. Grace, may God give you the fortitude to go on; and grant Mike eternal rest, IJN, Amen.?