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Michael McDaniel Obituary
Bonita Springs, Florida - Michael R. McDaniel, 69, formerly of Worcester, MA passed away at home on Saturday, July 4th 2020 from complications of his battle with Chronic Lymhocytic Leukemia.
Michael was married for 10 years to his wife Suzanne. He is survived by his daughters Melanie McDaniel, Worcester, MA, Jodie Mercey, Kingsland, GA, Dawn McDaniel, Kennebunk, ME, and Elizabeth Gerhard, Vernon, CT: one brother Calvin McDaniel of Half Way, MO: two sisters, Florence Henry and Patricia McDaniel both of Worcester, MA: 4 grandchildren Steven and Hannah Gerhard and John and Keith McDaniel, 2 great-grandchildren Andrew Gerhard and Carly McDaniel and Suzanne's grandchildren Elizabeth, Samantha, Evan, and Hannah Kiernan and Alyssa and Ella Wolfe and many nieces and nephews.
Michael was born in Brooklyn, NY son of James A. McDaniel Sr and the late Lillian (Ouellette) McDaniel D'Angelo and is also predeceased by three brothers, Robert, James A. McDaniel Jr. and Lester Thomas, and his grandson Matthew Gerhard.
Michael worked at various companies throughout his younger years but finally found a job that he loved at the Worcester Public Schools. He started as an accounting clerk at City Hall and then found a great job as a Night Custodian and worked his way up until he was the head Custodian at the Flagg Street School and then retired from Norrback Elementary School. Michael loved his job and his "kids" and would love it when he was in a store and he'd hear a cry from afar "hi Mr. Mike" and it would be one of his "kids". His love of the Lord was always first in his mind and on his lips. He loved his family and Suzanne's family like they were his own. He also loved his friends, his doctors, the nurses, and his church families.
Services will be held at the Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA on Tuesday, July 14th, 2020. Calling hours will be from 10-12 am with a service at noon followed by burial at St. John's Cemetery, Worcester, MA.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hope Hospice. You can donate online at HopeHCS.org and click on Donate– or, send a check made payable to Hope Hospice to Hope Development Department, 9470 Health Park Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908. For directions or to leave on online condolence message, please visit
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Ginger Streeter
July 13, 2020
I remember Mike from main south in Worcester. We became friends better than 50 years ago and there are so many things Ill hold close to my heart forevermore...his keen sense of humor, his contagious smile, his love of family, dedication to God and his beliefs. Mike will be missed for all those things, but mostly hell be missed for just being Mike.
Rest well, Dear friend
Ginger and Ted Streeter
Mike and Pat McDonald
July 10, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Laura and Gerry Ricci
July 9, 2020
Sue and family, our deepest condolences on the passing of Mike. You two were such a huge part of Hope Chapel in Sterling, MA and it was sad to see you leave. Mike was a special man and always happy go lucky and spiritual. Our love and blessings to you and your family. Rest in Peace, Mike. Ecc. 3
Peg Smith
July 9, 2020
t has been such a joy to know Mike & Sue here at Gospel these last few years. Love you Sue, we know where Mike is, his faith was apparent. God bless your entire extended family.
Dot McDaniel
July 8, 2020
To a special brother-in-law. I will miss our phone chats and your visits when we shared many happy memories. Sending thoughts and prayers to your family during this difficult time.
Maryln Rose
July 8, 2020
Michael was a great Christian man. His love for Jesus was evident in all he said or did. A loyal friend and helper at Gospel Baptist Church. He will be missed
Tara Hogan Novak
July 7, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. I have such fond memories of Mike when he worked for my dad at Worcester Limo. My heart breaks for his family.
Sheila LeClair
July 7, 2020
With a sad heart I say goodbye Mike. You were a wonderful person who loved his first child very much. I pray for you and all your family that they may find peace in this loss. Goodbye! ♥
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