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Michael Owens Obituary
Memories and Condolences
for Michael Owens
Sponsored by Mike Owens' children and grandchildren.
58 Entries
Betty Ann (Owens) Waddington
October 10, 2013
Hard to believe another year has gone by - today would have been Dad's 86th birthday. Still sorely missed by all of his family but hoping he is watching over us and knowing he did well :). Happy birthday Dad
June 13, 2012
Yes, we still miss Mike. He was such a nice man We think of him often and our great times playing bridge with you Agnes and Mike. Our love and best to all the family. Love,Edith and Bob.
Malta, 1952: 'Gunner' Campbell, Suds, Dad and Frank Dowdall
B.A. Waddington
June 12, 2012
Betty Ann Waddington
July 16, 2008
On this third anniversary of Dad's death, he remains very much missed, always in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.
Agnes Owens and family
June 16, 2008
July 15 will be another year without you. Lovingly remembered in thoughts and prayers - rest in peace Dear Mike.
Agnes Owens
August 5, 2007
Two years have passed and still missing you = you are always in our thoughts - rest in peace. Lovingly remembered by Agnes and family.
Betty Ann Waddington
July 18, 2006
Those we love don't go away. They walk beside us every day unseen, unheard, but always near -- still loved, still missed and very dear. Lovingly remembered by all members of the Owens family.
Chris Harwood
August 27, 2005
Elizabeth & my thoughts and prayers go out to Agnes and family at this time. Mike was a good friend and taught me a great deal about managment during my time at Agriculture Canda. I shall always remember the good times had during our trips across the country.
Nancy Corbett
August 23, 2005
Agnes and family - Mike was such a special person. I have so many good memories from our times at work in Transport and Agriculture computer services - his fine example, leadership, mentoring, support and humour!
I have treasured your continuing warm friendship to our family. That salmon fishing trip with Mike remains a special memory for Heather, who was 7 when we visited you on Vancouver Island.
Nancy, Don and Heather
Lewis Cook
August 15, 2005
Hi Agnes, So sorry to hear about Mike passing away.We will sure miss his emails and keeping Jean and I up to date on the coming and going of the Owens family.Looking over the photos.The last time I saw a picture os Uncle Bill was about 60 years ago.Our Prayers are with you.
All our Love
Lewis and Jean Cook
Who has the largest fish?!!
August 12, 2005
Mike with his catch of the day
August 12, 2005
Martin Sarch
August 11, 2005
I met the Owens family in Ottawa as a friend of a friend and quickly become ‘one of the family’. Although the years and the distance have separated us, I still think back with pleasure about many an evening that I spent there. Mr. O was one of a kind, he could always be counted on for his stories, wisdom and kindness. He will be missed.
Stu Mingo, Bob (Suds) Sutherland, Dad and Frank Dowdall, friends over the many years
August 9, 2005
Frank Dowdall
August 9, 2005
Mickey, Bob (Suds) Sutherland and I joined the Navy on the same day. We met in Toronto waiting for the train West for Naden. For over 57 years we remained friends and kept in touch. Mickey and I spent some memorable occasions together. I was visiting Mickey's home in Chalk River the day the atoms ran wild at the nuclear plant.The local hotel was full of workers in white coveralls who had vacated the plant. I went to France with Mickey as his interpreter (ha! ha!) when he visited the grave of his brother at the military cemetery at Brettville-sur-Laize.I took the picture of him kneeling beside the tombstone. That was a very emotional moment for Mickey and for me. I am sure you have all heard the story about the lack of hotel rooms in Caen. The innkeeper's wife found us a place and we didn't find out until next morning that we were the only males sleeping in a home for unwed mothers. What a hoot!. While in Paris we toured Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower where I had my first drink of champagne as we helped a young Canadian couple celebrate their first wedding anniversary. Despite my lack of skill, Mickey and I were bridge champions on the Maggie on one of several cruises we took. Mickey and I both have had 29 hands in cribbage, both dealt by Suds. We had great times together as you all have had. If we hold those great memories in our hearts, Mickey will never be far away. Sincerely Frank Dowdall and Frona
Dad & Mom on the Alaskan Cruise, July 14, 2005
August 9, 2005
Mike and Agnes wedding July 16, 1955
August 9, 2005
ARticle Dad wrote for the North Renfrew Times in honour of his Father, William Owens, for Father's Day, 2002
August 8, 2005
Mike fishing on 'Nina' in Alberni Inlet, Summer 2004
August 4, 2005
Ken & Fran English
August 2, 2005
We will always remember Mick's ready smile, his endless supply of stories of friends, experiences and scrapes from the old days. Then there were the jokes told as only he could which often got better with each telling.
Micky always had such a cheerful optimistic outlook on life, it was a pleasure to be with him. We will truly miss him. Ken & Fran
Pat & Ron Shano
July 30, 2005
We share in your moment of loss and wish your inter strength, prevails good memories and alows you to move forward with God`s Blessings.
DONNA Hutchings
July 28, 2005
Aunt Anges,sorry I can not be there for you,we will miss Uncle Mike.I will remember all the happy times we had at Nanny Woods'.
Love Donna(Peach)Hutchings
Greenwood Nova Scotia
Sherri Oliver
July 26, 2005
Aunt Agnes and family,
Shannon, Dad and I were shocked to hear of Uncle Mike's sudden passing. We will truly miss him and his infectious smile. Always good for a laugh, I'm very glad he did me the honour of being my Godfather. Hold the good memories close to your heart.
Sherri
Red Atkins
July 26, 2005
Mickey, there are so many stories and tales we could tell and recount, most of them hilarious, and worth many a laugh or two, I for one enjoyed and valued our friendship over the years. God Bless and our sincere sympathy to Agnes and the rest of the Family. Red and Eileen.
Eliz. & Bill Woods
July 26, 2005
Mike was one of a kind, he always had a smile and a good joke to tell. He will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with Agnes and family in this time of sorrow.
Kim Burrell-Legere
July 25, 2005
Aunt Agnes, I am sorry to hear of Uncles Mikes passing. I will forever remember his wonderful smile.
Love and Prayers
Kimmy & Family
Rita Burrell
July 25, 2005
My thoughts and prayers, to you and the family; Love Rita
Lynn Burrell-Boudreau
July 25, 2005
We will all miss Uncle Mike; Our Love & prayers go out to the family.
from all the Burrell nieces and nephews.
Jan Murdock
July 25, 2005
I had the good fortune to stay with Mike and Agnes while visiting Nancy in BC several years ago. Mike took us fishing so I could catch my first rainbow trout. He cleaned it, froze it and wrapped it in newspaper for me so I could bring it back to Toronto on the plane. I will remember most his kindness, humour and warmth. Mike was a very special person and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Suds and Gwen Sutherland
July 25, 2005
We will always remember Mickey as a great person whose friendship we valued.
Although we did not visit often with Mickey and Agnes, each visit was as though we were not separated by many miles.
Karla & Bruce Bortolon/Fleming
July 25, 2005
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Owen was a kind man who I will always remember as having a story to share and a smile on his face. I know he will be greatly missed.
Helen Owens
July 25, 2005
Dear Agnes and family I wish to express my sympathy for your loss we have now loss one of those great Owen,s men, my thought,s and prays all with you all at this time, sincerely Helen Owens
Tom and Anne Odland
July 24, 2005
We were saddened to hear his passing.May God bless him.
Allen Whalley
July 24, 2005
During our years at Shearwater Mickey and I never managed to serve together on the same squadrons,but our paths crossed frequently.
He helped to make Navalair what it was and what it will always be to all of those who served under her wing.."Our Place"! After attending his very moving service and celebration of his life with his family and friends,I passed over his special place at 1500 feet..rocked my wings and bid farewell with a "Bravo Zulu" from all of his old friends! I could see his smile and a thumbs up! "Happy landings" my friend and God bless! Al and Vi Whalley
Kelly Voutt
July 24, 2005
Mick was a great guy! I was fortunate to have worked for him on several squadrons during our careers in the Naval Air. He was a true gentleman. My deepest sympathy to Agnes and the family.
carl wright
July 24, 2005
well another good sailor gone to rest may god hold him in the palm of his hands sadly carl and anna wright
Oliver Holdstock
July 24, 2005
I was sorry to hear about Mickey, I had known him for some time and he had bought a car from me. He will be surely missed.
Joseph & Gerda Woods
July 24, 2005
We grieve with Agnes and the family members over the passing of Michael.
Howie Chapman
July 23, 2005
My sympathies to Agnes and the family..Mick will be sorely messed by all who ever had the priviilege of knowing him...Howie Chapman
Betty Ann Waddington
July 23, 2005
Our father was the most amazing man I've ever known and I've always been so very, very proud to have him as my father. He placed family ahead of everything else and instilled family values in all of his children. He was kind, generous, compassionate and very, very principled. He loved to sit up and chat with his kids, a glass of red wine in hand. His sense of humour was unmatched by any and he could find humour in any given situation. I've always held my Dad up as the example by which to live my life. We all loved him to bits and will miss him completely. Fortunately, none of this was ever left unsaid and my Dad knew how much he was loved by his children, their spouses, the grandchildren and my Mom. Rest in peace our lovely father. You were a great, great man!
Betty Ann Waddington and Family
John Eden
July 23, 2005
It is with heavy heart and great sadness that Lillian feel in the passing of Mikey. He introduced us to each other at the RCN Hospital in Halifax in 1951. Although not a really close friend he was always one of my favourite people and we loved to share an inside joke about that short hospital stay along with Zock Cant and Bob (Suds)Sutherland.
Thumbs up Mick!
Truly one of the finest gentleman that it has been my pleasure to know and a great representaives of Canadian Naval Air. He will be sorely missed especially at the annual CNAG reunions that he rarely missed. Our deepest sympathy to Agnes and all her family on behalf of all CNAG members.
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN !
Eric Edgar
July 22, 2005
Another chapter of Naval Air History closed, Mick was a wonderful comrade and messmate and went on to an outstanding career in computers. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. I have just returned from visiting Don Rubin in Roseway Hospital in Shelburne, NS and he was saddened to hear of Micky's passing. They were the same age. Condolences to Agnes and the family from Don and I.
Keith & Margaret McEwen
July 22, 2005
We were surprised and sorry to hear of Mick's passing, but it brought back a lot of great memories from Shearwater and the squadrons. CNAG reunions will not be the same without Mick. Our heart felt sympathy goes to Agnes and the family.
Eddy Myers
July 22, 2005
Mick's sense of humour, ready wit and professionalism were his hallmarks. Mick and friend Fred Lucas, two of the best kind, come immediately to mind when I think of Pat Bay in 67/68 where we served together in VU 33.
My sincerest sympathy to the family.
Noel and Beverlee Black
July 22, 2005
You will definitely be missed Mick.
My rememberance of our time at VX-10 and the first Sea King. Laughs galore and many hours of hard work.
Our deepest condolences to Agnes and Family.
Jack Cribb
July 22, 2005
One of the best. He left a legacy in Shearwater. Will be missed by all.
barry owens
July 22, 2005
hi aunt agnes i,m sorry i cant be there. best of luck to you.
barry, marybeth, sasha & danny
Bill Cody
July 22, 2005
My first encounter with Mike was when I joined 826 Squadron of Avengers and he was the engine man on ABD with T.A. Wilaon as the airframe guy. Jack Cairney was the Observer and Crawshaw the OM.
We were a good crew.
I never had any concerns about engine performance as Mike was a dedicated professional technician.
Now a quiet "Run Ashore" was another matter.!!!!!!!!
The story that I like best is that about his visit with Frank Dowdall to Trooper Owens grave in France and spent the night afterwards in a Women's residence before returning to his ship in the UK. He didn't tell me of any other details.!!!!!!
God Love your Soul Mike, you were one of the best, and God Bless your dear Agnes and your entire Family.
Bill Cody.
Rolly West
July 22, 2005
Mike was not a close friend, but was a dear friend. He was a legend within the Naval Air circles, who played hard, but worked harder at his profession. I enjoyed every minute that I worked with him. His technical expertise, fairness, loyalty to his subordinates and peers were a standard that many of us tried to emulate. He will be dearly missed. My deepest sympathy, Agnes, to you and your family.
Bob Spicer
July 22, 2005
Remembering days gone by. Bob and Ivey
Gerry Dollmont
July 22, 2005
Very sad to hear of Michael's sudden passing. He always had a very calm demeanor about things. As we all know, he was an outstanding technician, but more than that, an absolutely outstanding person. He will be sorely missed by all.
With our deepest condolences.
Eleanor & Gerry Dollmont
Rod Bays
July 22, 2005
He was one of the really good ones - his like won't come again for a while........
Chris & Wendy Perry
July 22, 2005
We have known Mike since 1969 both as a colleague and as a good friend. We will miss him but the memory of his sense of humour and his love of life will always be with us.
Maureen McCarthy
July 21, 2005
I wll miss our late night chats on msn. Uncle Mick was always able to bring a smile to my face and was always there to help. I will treasure the times we had and will always be grateful for helping me get through the loss of my Mother last year. Forever in our hearts and in our prayers. I love you.
Del & Iris Peters
July 21, 2005
This world will be a much sadder place without Michael. We will miss him very much
Edith Cavell Smith
July 21, 2005
Mike was a very special person to Bob and I. We spent many over night visits with Mike and Agnes playing bridge and sharing special times together. We will miss him very,very,much.
Jillian Owens
July 21, 2005
Grampy was a wonderful Grandfather, he would always encourage me to do my best. I will miss him forever and I know he will be looking over my family and I.
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