Michael J. Robert CUNNINGHAM

CUNNINGHAM, Michael J. Robert At the Ottawa Heart Institute, on December 12, 2005 after a courageous battle with diabetes and renal failure at the age of 54. Cherished partner of 23 years to Andre Cloutier. Dear son of John Kennedy "Jack" Cunningham and the late Simone Paulette St. Gelais, and stepson of Ardith Cunningham. Brother of Joseph (deceased July 30, 1954), Catherine Mary Cunningham-Houston (Gene Bodzin) and step-brother of the late Joan Irwin, the late Janet Irwin, Heather Irwin and Mary (Michael) Hippern. Also survived by his nephews Jason, Mitchell and Scott. Michael also leaves behind 2 very special lifelong friends, Kevin Scully and Lynn Bougeault, as well as cousins, aunts, his uncle, extended family and friends. Friends may visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Avenue (at Richmond Road) on Saturday, December 17, 2005 from 11 a.m. until words of remembrance at 12 noon, followed by refreshments. For those who wish, donations to the Renal Clinic at Riverside Hospital would be appreciated. Published in the Ottawa Citizen from 12/14/2005 - 12/15/2005