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Michael McNeely Obituary
McNEELY, Michael Douglas Dick BSc, MD, FRCPC April 26, 1944 August 20, 2009 Dearly beloved husband to Joan and father to Lesley (Duncan McLaren) and Ross (Angie Jacques). Proud grandfather (Poppa Mike) to Finnbhar, Guthrie, Oonagh, Aleka and Scarlett. Michael is also survived by his mother, Marion, his sister, Martha and his brothers, Lennox and Bruce and their families. He is predeceased by his father Ross. Michael passed away after a long struggle with Mantle Cell Lymphoma. The superb medical care he received allowed him to have many especially happy years at the end of his life and to see three more precious grandchildren born. Michael was a proud graduate of the University of Manitoba, faculty of Medicine (1969), as was his father before him. Mike and Joan married during medical school and Joan completed her MSW also at the U of M. They then went on to Hartford, Connecticut where Mike completed his Fellowship in Medical Biochemistry. They then returned to Toronto where Mike worked at Mt Sinai Hospital for a few years before returning to Victoria in 1974 to join his father at Island Medical Laboratories. Michael had a distinguished medical career as a Medical Biochemist at Island Medical Laboratories and later at MDS Metro (now LifeLabs). He made many important contributions to his field and received distinguished service awards from both his Canadian and American colleagues. He was a pioneer in the field of Medical Informatics and made some of his most important contributions here. He was also very generous with his time and was an excellent teacher and mentor to many students, colleagues, and employees. Michael also gave generously to his community as President of the YMCA Board, the Victoria Medical Society Board and serving on the Multiple Sclerosis Society Board. He particularly supported the United Way of Victoria and served for many years on their Fund Raising Committee. He also was an excellent artist and a good musician and always supported the Arts in Victoria. A service to commemorate his life will be held in late September. The details of this service will be announced later. In lieu of flowers it was his wish that donations be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada to support their research. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada 310-1682 West 7th Avenue Vancouver BC V6J 4S6 604 733 2873 or Toll Free 866 547 5433 557102
Memories and Condolences
for Michael McNeely
19 Entries
Kathy Ogg-Moss
March 17, 2010
Joan and family, My sincere sympathies in your loss. I only learned of this recently. I will contact you by mail shortly. Kathy Ogg-Moss
Lynda Morrison
October 29, 2009
I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to the McNeely
family. I had the honor of working directly with Mike at
Island Medical Labs. It was my first time as a supervisor and
I relied on him heavily for advice. He was a very caring
and considerate individual and a true mentor to me.
I was very saddened to hear of him passing away.
Gina Ballard
October 25, 2009
My sympathies to the family. I have fond memories of working in Island Medical Labs and, for a short time, being one the the managers. I respected, admired and genuinely liked Mike and look back to that being one of the 'good times'. He was a good leader and a gentleman!
Carl & Sue Stovel
October 1, 2009
Dear Joan and family,
Our thoughts have been with you and your wonderful extended family and we wanted to express our deepest sympathy. At the medical reunion in September, you were both in the hearts and minds of everyone there. There was a huge gap in the old stories and songs without Mike there helping to lead the fun with Cal & Earl. And all through the evening event, there were scrolling photos from previous reunions with you & Mike smiling, performing and creating the memories dear to all our hearts. You were both sorely missed. Mike was a very kind, funny, endearing man. We just hope that all the extra special memories created in the last years with all your children and grandchildren are helping you through your loss. We will see you at the memorial.
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Kristy Floen
September 13, 2009
I knew Mike at MDS Metro in Victoria and he took the time to encourage me to go after what I want. Some people in his position expect respect - Mike earned respect. I was very sad to hear of his passing and have thought about him many times since. He had such a positive impact in my professional life and I will never forget him. My condolences to all.
David Seccombe
September 2, 2009
I want to express my deepest sympathy and regrets to the McNeely family. I had the privilege and honour of working with Mike professionally on a number of different projects over the years. I had the utmost respect for him as an individual and colleague and can say that he will be sorely missed. Thank you Mike for being part of my life.
September 2, 2009
Dear Joan and Family;
I am saddened to learn of Mike's death. He was a very important member of my profession and a very kind individual. I have known him since my arrival in British Columbia in the early 80's and have worked with him on various projects during that time. However, I particularly remember his welcoming to me when I moved to Victoria in recent years. I have not found that British Columbia is an incredibly hospitable place so I really appreciated his friendliness.
Frances Rosenberg
Lois Perkins
August 28, 2009
My deepest sympathies to the McNeely family. I worked for him at IML in Nanaimo. I was very involved with the BCSMT and know how respected he was by those of us in the laboratory field. Lois Perkins, Ladysmith. BC
Annette Clarke
August 27, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the McNeely Family. I worked for Dr. Mike in Duncan. He was a very kind person, respected his employees and the feeling was mutual. He will be sadly missed. May God Bless Him and his family. Annette Clarke
Arlene Brownhill
August 27, 2009
My deepest sympathy goes to Mike's family and friends. I worked for IML in Nanaimo and always had great respect for Mike. Arlene Brownhill
Margaret Smith
August 26, 2009
Dear Joan and Family,
Mike was the best sort of Physician in every way, and he was truly the best sort of human being in all of his life's roles.
My deepest sympathy to you all for the loss of your beloved Husband and Father.
Joanne Philley
August 26, 2009
Dear Joan, Lesley, Ross and Family,
It was truly an honor to have known and worked with Mike these past nine years.
He was a remarkably humble man whose guidance, support and friendship were very precious to me. I was constantly amazed by the breadth of his knowledge, interests, sense of humor and tireless commitment. He was a dear and special man who will be deeply missed.
Please accept my deepest and most heartfelt condolences.
"Deep peace of the quiet earth to you, Deep peace to you"
- from a Gaelic blessing.
Joanne
August 26, 2009
To Joan and the entire extended McNeely Family.
Our hearts go out to you and your family. Mike has been a steadfast and tenacious leader within our project and we will surely miss his ever patient and intellectual consul. He did all of this with such care and commitment that we are sure that his dedication to his family was even stronger. He will be missed.
Debra Quercetti and the The Provincal Laboratory Information System team members.
The Laboratory PLIS Team Members
Wendy Johnson
August 25, 2009
To Joan and the McNeely family - please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. I had the privilege of working with Mike at MDSMetro and again during his consulting assignment with the Provincial Lab Office. I feel very fortunate to have had the opportuity to work closely with him these past few years and experience firsthand his wonderful mind and his passion for his work. He was an inspiration and he will be sorely missed.
August 25, 2009
to the McNeely Family,
Michael was a childhood friend of many decades ago, but it still brings great sadness to learn of his passing. May you find comfort in all the great tributes to him.
Sincerely,
Jennifer (Conn) Jones
Coquitlam, BC
Anne Mathers
August 24, 2009
Dear Joan and family,
I am so saddened to hear of Mike's passing. My thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to each of you. I am privileged to have known and worked with Mike who, in his way and without words, taught me to always reach a little higher, yet keep everything in perspective. He laid a path and instilled confidence in me that allowed me to achieve in ways I didn't know were possible. Rest in peace, Mike.
Much love, Anne Mathers
Bryan Forrest
August 24, 2009
Dear Joan and family,
We all all very sad to learn about Mike's passing. He was a very good friend to us as was his family to ours.
Bryan and Dene Forrest
August 24, 2009
Joan,Lesley,Ross and family,
Our hearts go out to you all in this sad time.
Karen(McClung)Shaw
Rosemary & Julie McClung
August 23, 2009
Joan, Lesley, Ross and the McNeely family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sonja (Wenger) & Doug Kennedy
Howie & Jan Wenger
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