Michael Michon

Michael Ryan Douglas Michon, age 18 years, a resident of Thunder Bay, passed away peacefully in St. Joseph's Hospice Unit on March 17th, 2012 with family by his side.Michael was an extraordinary person who could put a smile on everyone's face by just entering a room, offering a high five, or just giving a huge thumbs up. Michael was very patriotic and was very proud to be a resident of Thunder Bay and a student of St. Ignatius High School. He enjoyed getting out into the community and meeting new people accompanied by his special friends Margaret and Nicole. His many activities included participating in Special Olympic events, going to Camp Quality, working out at the complex, and attending local hockey games. Michael was an avid hockey fan and he never lost faith in his favorite team, the Leafs. He could be heard saying "Go Leafs Go". He enjoyed spending quality time with his family giving special attention to his baby niece, nephew, and "Baby Cody".Michael will be lovingly remembered by his parents Mike & Donna, his siblings Amanda (Brendon) Korhonen, Katie (Adam), Kyle, Christopher, Cody, Nephew Colin and Niece Michaela. Grandparents Eugene & Phyllis Michon, Lorne & Diane Grayson, numerous aunts uncles, cousins and everyone else whose lives he touched in a special way. Michael's family would like to thank the doctors and nurses from SICK Kids Hospital, TBRH (Pediatrics), St. Joseph's Hospital (Hospice Unit) for the excellent care they gave Michael. A Special thanks goes out to Dr. Scali for his instrumental role in the care to Michael. The family would also like to thank St. Ignatius High School, KimBerly, Caleb, the Community of Thunder Bay and surrounding area for the support given to ensuring Michael's Wish to go Universal Studios was realized. A celebration of Michael's Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday March 21st, 2012 in the Chapel of the HARBOURVIEW FUNERAL CENTRE, 499 North Cumberland Street, officiated by Rev. Richard Kowalchuck of Corpus Christi Church. For this celebration of life, the family asks that friends and family wear a hockey jersey/ T-shirts or school uniforms as these items represent Michael's interests. In Lieu of flowers a donation can be made to Toronto Sick Kids Hospital, Camp Quality, or St. Joseph's Hospice Unit.It's hard to know just what to say,When one so young is taken away.Far too soon he had to part,His memory forever engraved in our heart.We only knew him for a short while,But the life he led made us smile.He was so beautiful and oh so rare,Life as they say just isn't fair.Those gone before him will watch him with care,Till the day comes when we'll all join him there.Know Michael is watching from heaven above,And with each ray of sunshine, he's sending his love.On-Line Condolences may be offered atwww.harbourviewfuneral.ca"