Michael Weldon McEACHEN

McEACHEN, Michael Weldon (1956-2003)
After a life of laughter and joy with his beloved wife Ingrid, sons Stephen and Ryan, and daughter Allyson, Michael departed this world on Sunday, December 28, 2003 showing his trademark courage, strength and humour. A devoted husband and father, his family knows he will always be with them. Predeceased by his dear mother Agatha, Mike will be deeply missed by his father Weldon and his wife Ruth; sisters Patti (Barry), Cathy (Jerry) and Sheila; and his brothers, Steve (Kerryn) and Sean (Tina). His nephews Matt, Mike, Mark, Jeffrey, Kelly, Connor and Max, and nieces Megan, Sarah, Carly and Hannah will always remember their Uncle Mike and know a special angel will be watching over them forever. Michael was known for his gracious, fun-loving nature by his colleagues and friends in the construction industry, having built and run Miwel Construction Ltd. with his father. His dear friends in Toronto, Pickering, Ennismore and the Ottawa Valley were very important to Mike and brought him great joy. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 from 10:00 to 12:00 noon. Funeral Mass to be held at St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church, 1148 Finch Avenue, Pickering on Wednesday, December 31, 2003 at 1 p.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Thank you to the staff at Mt. Sinai Hospital, Princess Margaret Hospital and Centenary Health Centre, Dr. Quirt, Dr. Anglin and the many angels who carried him through. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Terry Fox Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family.