Michael J. HENEY

HENEY, Michael J. 1926 - 2008 Michael peacefully slept away at Granite Ridge on August 21st. He is survived by the love of his life, Mary (Lacina), his wife of 57 years, as well as his pride and joy, his five children, Michael (Donna), Peter (Cher), Kevin (Cecile), Paul and Marianne (Jim Harvey). He was also the proud and loving Grandpa to his 10 grandchildren, Kaitlin, Michael, Ryan, Kyle, MJ, Chelsea, Trista, Kendra, Alex and Alanna. Dear brother of Elizabeth Brown of Edmonton and the late Margaret Marr. "Big Mike" is fondly remembered by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends across Canada and the United States. Michael was born in Calgary, attended the University of Alberta, graduating with a Commerce degree followed by post graduate work at Queen's University. He began his career working for Burn's Meat Packers as an auditor of its many branches, rising to the position of manager of a new packing plant in Winnipeg in 1963. After 18 years with Burns, he joined the Federal Government of Canada with the newly established Department of Industry Trade and Commerce in 1965. He proudly rose to the rank of Assistant Deputy Minister with the Department of Agriculture, finally retiring after 21 years. After retiring in 1986, Mike and Mary spent 19 wonderful winters as snowbirds in Fort Myers Florida, while their fun-filled summers were spent with family at their beautiful cottage at Sand Lake on the Rideau. The family wishes to thank the caring and compassionate workers at Granite Ridge, where he resided for the past 15 months. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 580 Eagleson Road, Kanata, Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Thursday to Holy Redeemer Church, 44 Rothesay Drive, Kanata, for Mass of Christian Funeral at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society would be greatly appreciated. Published in the Ottawa Citizen on 8/23/2008 Published in the Calgary Herald on 8/24/2008