Michael BRACELAND

Michael BRACELAND obituary

Michael BRACELAND

Michael BRACELAND Obituary

Published by Ottawa Citizen from Dec. 27 to Dec. 29, 2012.
BRACELAND, Michael
It is with extreme sadness that we, Brian and Gail (McGee) Braceland announce the passing of our son, Michael, born June 3rd, 1975. Michael leaves behind his much loved brother, Daniel and sister-in-law, Catherine and his beloved son, Riley. Michael was a gifted chef who loved to share his secrets with Riley. Michael loved the family cottage, a place where he found peace and joy, and it was here at his favourite place that he spent the last days of his life. Tragically, on December 21st, 2012, Michael died in a fire at his beloved cottage. We pray that he is at peace. He will always be loved. Keep Mike in your hearts. A memorial service will be held at a future date. For those wishing to share stories or leave condolences, we invite you to do so at [email protected].

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Jamie

February 9, 2023

You are missed Mike. I miss you.
Jamie.

November 27, 2017

few years have passed and feels like yesterday. You are so missed. Always in our hearts. Love Nat and Jacob xo

November 25, 2017

5 years almost mike and I think about u and ur big kind hearted ways it was a pleasure spending the short time we had R.I.P MY FRIEND

Jean-Claude Arial

August 31, 2016

Hello Brian, I am a current employee at NRC in Ottawa. I recently came across many of your framed College/University Certificates, and would like to get them to you. Please contact me at [email protected] Thanks

December 27, 2013

Gayle Brian and Dan
Our thoughts are with you at this time and we remember Mike.
Barry Anne and Jamie Carter

Natalie and Family Larose, Martin and Verdon

December 25, 2013

Thoughts are with family and friends during the season. Know that he is here celebrating with all his loved ones! Cheers Mick! xxoo...

Jamie Carter

June 8, 2013

Brian, Gail and Danny I am so sorry to hear about Mike's passing I feel the loss with you. I will miss his laugh, his rough way, and the soft boy that was still in him. I hope he found contentment. I will miss you Mike.

April 11, 2013

Brian & Gail - we just found out about Michael and are so very saddened by this news. We remember him so well as part of our family and Jamie's first buddy. Anne & Barry Carter Summerland BC [email protected]

Wayne, Colleen & Jeff Primeau

February 12, 2013

We were very surprised and saddened at the terrible news of your loss. We express our deepest sympathy in this trying time.

February 7, 2013

Michael sounds like he must have been a wonderful man. My heart goes out to his friends and family. I truly would have liked to get to know him. Mike Braceland Westerly, RI

Peter and Valerie Thibault

February 6, 2013

Brian, Gail and family,
We were so saddened to hear to Michael's passing. Such a beautiful boy. Our deepest sympathies to you all.
We still, in memory, remember Michael as such a vibrant and beautiful little boy. He will be missed by all who loved him.

Sean Cleland

February 5, 2013

u will be missed big guy thanks for all the good times!

derek buzzi

January 27, 2013

Our condolences to you and your family Dan. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.

Derek and Becky

Wael

January 11, 2013

Mr,Mrs Braceland and Dan, I'm so sorry for your tragic loss. My memories with your family are nothing but good. My heart goes out to you. God Bless.

Adam Patenaude

January 11, 2013

To Dan and the Bracelands,
I was shocked and deeply saddened to learn of Mike's passing. I idolized Mike as a child. He could do so many things I could not. Ride a motorcycle; catch a fish; build a fort (albeit with the dedicated assistance of myself and his little brother Dan). It is difficult to accept that he is gone at such a young age.
My deepest sympathies to the Braceland family. I only wish I could return the support you always gave to me when I needed it most.

Rob Kliza

January 9, 2013

I am very saddened to learn about Michael's passing. My condolences to the Braceland family, he was a good man. Bouge, you will be missed.

June Verrett

January 8, 2013

Dear Brian and family,

I was shocked and saddened to hear of the death of your son Michael. I cannot imagine what you and your family are experiencing. While no words can ease the pain and heartbreak, I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this tragic time. You have my deepest condolences.

Anna and Matt

January 6, 2013

Dear Brian & Gail,

We are so very sorry to hear about your loss. Michael will remain in our thoughts and heart until we all meet again in a better place. Love and best wishes.

Glen Currie

January 5, 2013

I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My God bless you and your family.

January 5, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jessica Tracey

January 5, 2013

Brian, Gail And Family...
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

linda and family

January 3, 2013

My deepest Sympathies goes out to the family and friends and Nathalie at this difficult time. My tgoughts and prayers are with you.

January 2, 2013

Dear Brian and Gail

Please know that I am thinking of you and your family at this time. I know how difficult it is to lose someone you love. My prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Love
Shirley Reid

Sharon Desormeaux

January 2, 2013

Brian and Gail,
I am so sorry to hear of your son's passing. My deepest condolences to you both.

Wendie Savolainen

January 1, 2013

R.I.P Michael. <3

Wendie Savolainen

January 1, 2013

I'm so very sorry and heartbroken for your family. Michael always spoke of his family with so much love. He was so proud of Riley and adored and loved him so much. I remember how much he loved Molly as well. Michael was a great man and loved you all. He will be greatly missed and loved and remembered by all of us who were lucky enough to have known him. R.I.P Mike. <3

December 30, 2012

No words can express the deep sadness we feel in the loss of Michael. Mike's smile, his laugh, his kindness and generosity will always live on in our warm memories of him forever more. Gail, Mike, Riley and family, please accept our sincere condolences at this truly sad time. May you find peace and comfort in the knowledge that Mike's spirit of goodness and friendship touched many people. We are all truly fortunate to have had him in our lives, although our time together was much too brief. We are all the better for having known him. We love you Mike, thank you for all you have given us. You will always remain in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.

Natalie Verdon, Jacob Larose & Peter and Bonnie Martin

Linda McCormick

December 30, 2012

Dear Brian, Gail, and family,

Please accept my sincere condolences at this sad time. Nothing can lessen your loss, but may the memory of these caring words in time help to ease the pain.

On behalf of the Cowley family, our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Sincerely, Linda

Sue Boucher

December 30, 2012

God Speed Mike!

Carmel Forbrigger

December 29, 2012

Brian, Gail and Family, We are saddened to learn about Michael's tragic passing. We will always remember him as the blonde blue-eyed young boy who played hockey with Robert. I also remember him from Pineview school. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
The Forbrigger Family

Natalie Lamarche

December 29, 2012

My heartfelt condolences go out to friends and family. Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.

Maggie McGrath (Galloway)

December 29, 2012

With deepest sympathy.

December 29, 2012

I'm very sad to hear of your passing Bouge...my sincere condolences to the Braceland family, he was a good man.

Bags

Jason Weber

December 29, 2012

My deepest condolences goes out to the Braceland family. Mike will always be remembered by the people whose lives he touched.

Colleen Patenaude

December 29, 2012

I was so very, very sorry to hear of your heartbreaking loss. I remember Michael very well as one of a close knit, spirited group of boys who grew up together in our neighborhood and shared many happy times together. Over time I hope memories of those days will help to ease your grief. My deepest sympathies to you all.

December 29, 2012

Dear Brian, Gail, Riley and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of tragic loss.
Corinne and friends at the Wilno Tavern

jo-anne galloway

December 29, 2012

Brian & Gail and family
Our deepest sympathy.
Graham & Jo-Anne Galloway

December 29, 2012

Dear Gail, Brian, Riley and Dan
We were extremely saddened and shocked to read about Mike's tragic passing. We can't begin to imagine what you must be going through; our hearts go out to you in deepest sympathy. We know how much he enjoyed the cottage and we have fond memories of Mike as he was growing up.
Sincerely,
Cathy & Luc Presseau

December 29, 2012

Brian and Gail
Please accept our sincerest sympathies on the tragic loss of your son Michael. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this very sad time.
Ann and Nick Haas

Jen Vila

December 29, 2012

It is with deep sadness that I read of Michael's passing. Although no words can comfort you during this difficult time, may you take solace in the memories you have of Mike.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

December 29, 2012

We were shocked and saddened to hear about Mike's passing. Our condolences to your entire family. Rest in Peace Mike. You will be missed.
Dan and Stefanie Brault

Kim J

December 28, 2012

No one knows who I am but I have heard much greatness about your son. He truly will be missed, sorry for your loss

The Dollivers

December 28, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mike was a great person.

December 28, 2012

Dear Gail & Brian.
I was truly saddened to hear about Michael. Your family is my thoughts at this difficult time. There are no words to express how a parent feels at the loss of a child, no matter what age. Please accept my condolences.
With warmth, Heather Mace

Jody, Yan and Family

December 28, 2012

Dear Gail, Brian & Family and beloved friend Natalie,

What moves through us is a silence, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch. Although we may not understand why Mike left before we were ready to say good-bye, little by little we begin to remember not only that he passed, but that he lived. That Mike's life gave us memories far too beautiful to forget. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead and may your memories comfort you in this time of sorrow. Our heartfelt sympathies.

Geri Cole

December 28, 2012

Rick and I are sending you our condolences and sincere sympathies at this time.

December 28, 2012

Our regrets to you Brian and Gail. Our prayers are with you.
Colin and Cathy Stewart

December 28, 2012

Brian, my thoughts are with you and your family

Mike Albert

Martine Lalonde

December 28, 2012

Dear Brian, Gail, family and Natalie,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know that you are going through a difficult time and no amount of words will help take the pain away. May you take comfort in knowing a very special angel is now watching over you.
Hold tight to memories for comfort.

Martine Lalonde
(friend of Natalie V.)

December 28, 2012

Dear Gail & Brian, Please accept our condolences on the loss of your son Michael, our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family at this difficult time.
Linda & Aftab Ahmad

The Hustins Family

December 28, 2012

Dear Gail, Brian, Dan and Riley, we are so sorry for your loss.

December 28, 2012

Brain, Gail and family. We are saddened to read of Michael's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Jayne and Neil Ouimet (McCauley Lake, ON)

John Morrison

December 27, 2012

Mike was a great guy. He will be missed by all. Sorry for your loss.

December 27, 2012

Dear Brian, Gail & Family,
Please accept our Heartfelt Sympathies at the loss of your beloved son Michael. May cherished memories help you through this difficult time.
Brian & Lise Bramall

December 27, 2012

Brian and Gail
Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your son....our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dick & Maureen Clark

Anna & Michael Hone

December 27, 2012

Dear Gail & Brian, Please accept our condolences on the loss of your son Michael, our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family at this time

Paul Dupuis

December 27, 2012

Brian, Gail and family,
We are sadded by the loss of your son Michael. Our sincere sympathies to you and the family at this difficult time. Our prayers are with you.

Doug Chapeski

December 27, 2012

Very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.

Tim Cote

December 27, 2012

My prayers are with the Braceland family during this difficult time.

Tim Cote

December 27, 2012

brian,Gail and Family I and the Shepherds of Good Hope Community share your grief with you and yours in our thoughts,works and prayers during this most difficult time. Please take care sheila
burnett

Ray Parent

December 27, 2012

Brian & Gail

I'm sorry to hear the passing of your son. I offer to you and your family my deepest sympathy. My prayers are with you.

Ray

Liette Belair

December 27, 2012

Dear Gail and Brian, Our sincere condolences to you and your family for the loss of Michael. We will pray that God gives you strength and comfort in your grief. Robert and Liette Belair

Joanne Wathier

December 27, 2012

Brian, Gail and family,
With our deepest sympathy, we send you strength in this passage of sorrow.
Joanne and Maurice

Jo-Anne Zahab

December 27, 2012

Dear Gail and Brian
We were very saddened to learn of the loss of your dear son, Michael. Please accept our sincerest condolences. Jo-Anne and Dan

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